> speculative articles like this... speculative articles like this
But we know it isn't speculative based on these public data. You're arguing they should have covered up better. I agree. But that doesn't make (a) it okay or (b) this article speculative.
Actually, they are. It's really more a question of with who and of course don't apply to classified material.
But the SHARE IT act really helps formalize what was already happening. Most code is shared and made public. It's paid for by the public. Though it's usually not easily searchable as it's distributed via different platforms, means, and may even require submitting a freedom of information request first. But in more cases than not, there is obligation to share when requested.
> speculative articles like this... speculative articles like this
But we know it isn't speculative based on these public data. You're arguing they should have covered up better. I agree. But that doesn't make (a) it okay or (b) this article speculative.
> You're arguing they should have covered up better.
No I’m arguing that they are under heavy scrutiny from the media - it’s very difficult to get any work done publicly in that environment.
> this article speculative.
Other comments have addressed the possible usage of this tool. The connection is dubious.
These are government employees, you don't get to do that.
You have to keep git repos public as a government employee?
Would be a good trial of the GPL.
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Government software can't be copywrited, but the government is under no compulsion to share it. That's what FOIA requests are for.
Actually, they are. It's really more a question of with who and of course don't apply to classified material.
But the SHARE IT act really helps formalize what was already happening. Most code is shared and made public. It's paid for by the public. Though it's usually not easily searchable as it's distributed via different platforms, means, and may even require submitting a freedom of information request first. But in more cases than not, there is obligation to share when requested.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9566
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