Learn about Mercedes-Benz's transformative approach to open source software adoption through this 37-minute conference talk from EclipseCon 2022. Discover how Wolfgang Gehring from Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH presents their FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) Manifesto - a groundbreaking set of guidelines and core values designed to embed open source principles into the company's DNA. Explore the key principles that enable employees to actively participate in the open source community with full corporate backing, and understand how these guidelines can modernize IT organizations and drive cultural change in corporate software development. Gain insights into how widespread adoption of similar principles across the corporate world could elevate the role of open source software in industry, moving beyond mere usage to active community participation and contribution.