Creating an Open Source Project in a Proprietary Industry

Learn about the challenges and strategies of developing an open source project within a proprietary industry in this 26-minute conference talk by Olivier Crête from Collabora. Explore the journey of creating the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) network protocol, understanding the motivations behind open-sourcing, and the key considerations involved. Discover the importance of defining project goals, identifying stakeholders, and establishing roles within the open source community. Gain insights into crucial aspects such as decision-making processes, license selection, source code preparation, and development cooperation tools. Understand how to effectively bring the project to users and create awareness in the industry. This talk provides valuable lessons for anyone interested in navigating the complexities of open source development in traditionally closed environments.

The story of an Open Source Network Protocol
Secure Reliable Transport
Where did we start?
The software creator
The Open Source experts
Why are we making this Open Source?
What are the non-goals?
Existing software?
SRT advantages?
Open Standards?
Why not just publish a standard?
Timeline
Who are the stakeholders?
What roles do we need?
How much control are you willing to cede?
Decision making process
Choosing a license
Preparing the source code
Development cooperation tools
Selecting tools
Bring it to the users
Create awareness