Growing Up The Hard Way
Open source software enjoyed a carefree, trust-based early era, freely giving away code without concern for security or oversight, but that idyllic period is now giving way to the harsh realities of maturity.
Open Source's early years were idyllic and carefree, giving away everything freely without concern for security or accountability. It operated like a lemonade stand accepting IOUs from anyone—take what you need, no names required. This feral, trusting childhood is now giving way to a harder maturity, as the movement confronts the consequences of its earlier generosity.