The Mercedes-Benz FOSS Manifesto - Our Commitment to Be Truly Open

Explore the Mercedes-Benz FOSS Manifesto in this 26-minute conference talk by Dr. Wolfgang Gehring of Daimler TSS. Delve into the company's commitment to open source software and its approach to being truly open. Learn about the structure of the manifesto, including the CD and potential confusion surrounding it. Examine the three main challenges addressed and gain insights into the preamble, company principles, and employee principles outlined in the document. Discover how Mercedes-Benz communicates its open source philosophy and the role of their website in promoting transparency. Gain valuable understanding of a major automotive company's approach to embracing and contributing to the open source community.

Intro
Structure
The CD
The confusion
Three challenges
Preamble
Company Principles
Employee Principles
Communication
Website
Conclusion