Open-source is one thing, but you need deterministic builds, and independant compiler chain. Any blob in the chain can be hijacked to introduce exploits and compromise the resulting binary.
> potential tragedy was narrowly averted... stormed the stage and threatened to kill himself during a keynote speech
Where's the tragedy, here ? If he want to blow his brain up, let him do...
I'm running a garage side-business on the side targeted at entertainment accessories, you can feel that there is a lot less disposable spending there too. People just don't spent on extras. On the main job point of view, we have copilot subscriptions... barely used. All in all, this is a propaganda piece...