We discuss too little about how successful software projects, including Digital Sovereignty, don't just need technological excellence.

[kdkorte@fosstodon.org]

We discuss too little about how successful software projects, including Digital Sovereignty, don't just need technological excellence. They need a vision and leadership.
#digitalsovereignty #leadership #opensource
https://fortune.com/2026/03/03/ecosia-search-engine-european-tech-leaders-lack-execution-big-tech-concerns/

[neurotransmitter@social.tchncs.de]

@kdkorte wir sind nur noch mit der Verwaltung und dem Erhalt des Status Quo beschäftigt...Außerdem ist Vision und Innovation teuer und in wird dafür seit Jahrzehnten kein Geld mehr investiert...

[rosannasibora@fosstodon.org]

@kdkorte “Europe does not need technological miracles. Many of the solutions it needs are already built, available and widely used. In many cases, they are only a click away.”

Indeed! One of the most common #OpenSource myths: “but there is no open source alternative for this use case”. ‍️ I cannot hear this one anymore. This is my personal trigger.

#unplugtrump #digitalsovereignty

[humanhorseshoes@mastodon.world]

@RosannaSibora @kdkorte Europeans love nothing more than to work against other Europeans

[kdkorte@fosstodon.org]

@RosannaSibora Absolutely. For most services, there is an Open Source alternative that is as good or better.

[kdkorte@fosstodon.org]

@humanhorseshoes @RosannaSibora Unfortunately, that feels true in many instances

[humanhorseshoes@mastodon.world]

@kdkorte @RosannaSibora Too often I have heard "go away foreigner" in business situations in EU to EU Euro to Euro transactions. I have given up on Europe as a European