[PLUG] Linux Foundation's Open Metaverse

[MC_Sequoia]

I learned about this today in the daily /. newsletter and thought some PLUG folks might find it interesting.

"The [mission](https://www.openmv.org/about/overview/) of the Open Metaverse Foundation (OMF) is to foster a strong community of developers, engineers, academics and thought leaders who will solve the difficult challenges of building the open Metaverse through open source software and standards that enable portability and interoperability for an inclusive, global, scalable world, supporting interactive and immersive experiences for the benefit of any individual or industry."

Reference - https://news.slashdot.org/story/23/01/21/2222234/linux-foundations-new-open-metaverse-foundation-launches

My first exposure to Linux was with Red Hat, but shortly thereafter, I discovered Debian, their social contract and commitment to non-proprietary drivers. From there I really got interested in Open Source, copyleft, Free Software Foundation, creative commons, etc.

Then I learned about Open Source Architecture building designs by people living in a particular area, especially after a natural disaster. 3D printers, Right2Repari, and most recently the GOAT tools multi-tool that is fully customizable, you can even fabricate your own tools and configure it as you need.

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