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The unpaid maintainers holding up the internet
Original: # Development # Visualizations The people holding up the internet · The maintainers nobody pays and everyone needs https
A new visualization project spotlights open-source maintainers, described as the people holding up the internet yet largely unpaid despite their work being essential to Linux, browsers, servers and web infrastructure. Developers and tech commentators are sharing the piece, echoing long-standing concerns that critical software everyone depends on is sustained by a small number of under-resourced volunteers.
Why now: Renewed attention on open-source sustainability and the security risks of underfunded critical software.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1521267