While large groups of individuals work on key OSS projects, such as the Linux operating system, some widely used efforts have had fewer developers, creating concerns over quality and security.

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Many widely used open-source software (OSS) projects, including critical infrastructure components, have been maintained by very small teams or even single individuals at times. This has raised concerns about the sustainability, quality, and security of these projects, as the burden of maintenance, feature updates, and security patches falls on a limited number of contributors.

While Large Groups of Individuals Work on Key OSS Projects