“Use of open source software has been declining rapidly in the private sector”
&gt; The actions of 18F and USDS plainly promote open source solutions and then propagate those mandates across government with the implicit endorsement of the White House. The USG’s enthusiasm for open source software is wholly inconsistent with the use of OSS in the private sector.<p>I think we can objectively say that the current administration places a priority on undoing the legacy of the previous administration.  Since IIRC 18F&#x2F;USDS were spawned by the previous administration, I worry about their longevity.  They&#x27;re really in danger if they&#x27;re called out by business leaders like Oracle.<p>It&#x27;s very easy for people who haven&#x27;t worked in software to hear &quot;socialist&quot; when told about &quot;Open Source Software&quot;.  This message from Oracle seems to try and evoke that sentiment.