Core Concepts
FLOSS projects face risks due to underproduction and formalization, impacting cybersecurity.
Abstract
I. Introduction
FLOSS projects crucial for global computing infrastructure.
Underproduction leads to cybersecurity incidents.
Formalization may have unintended consequences.
II. Background
Governance in CBPP and FLOSS Engineering.
Formality affects project risk and community engagement.
III. Methods
Empirical setting using Debian Python packages.
Data collection and measures for governance formality.
IV. Results
Formality score associated with increased underproduction risk.
Concentration of developer responsibility linked to lower underproduction risk.
No significant relationship found for formal work process management.
V. Discussion
Formalization and underproduction relationship nuanced.
Diffusion of responsibility beneficial for FLOSS projects.
VI. Limitations and Future Work
Limited to Python projects in Debian distribution.
Longitudinal changes in governance not considered.
VII. Conclusion
Formality may indicate higher software risk.
Sharing responsibility beneficial for FLOSS projects.
Stats
FLOSS 소프트웨어는 글로벌 컴퓨팅 인프라에 중요하며, underproduction은 사이버 보안 문제로 이어질 수 있음.
프로젝트의 formality 점수와 underproduction 요소 간의 통계적으로 유의미한 관계가 있음.
프로젝트 개발자 책임의 집중도가 증가할수록 underproduction 위험이 감소함.
Quotes
"FLOSS projects are self-organizing but can often expand into larger, more formal efforts."
"Our analysis suggests that a FLOSS organization’s transformation into a more formal structure may face unintended consequences."