The removal of Russian developers who contributed to drivers for various hardware components was met with mixed reactions. While some supported the decision as “a necessary measure to comply with sanctions”, others criticized the decision as “overly broad and harmful to innocent developers”.
The debate underlined the difficulties of sustaining open source projects in a world increasingly subject to geopolitical tensions. The incident also raised questions about the role of the Linux Foundation and its legal counsel in imposing sanctions. While the foundation emphasized “the importance of complying with American regulations,” some argued that the decision to remove Russian developers was “overly restrictive” and “could lead to unintended consequences.”
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Source: Ferra
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