#open-source

#open-source

AI web crawlers are causing significant service disruptions for SourceHut, prompting them to implement restrictions that may affect user access.

AI crawlers are increasingly causing instability and downtime for open source projects, leading developers to implement countermeasures.

The EU OS aims to create a European-centered immutable KDE Linux for public sector use, emphasizing deployment and management.

Dr. Robert Riemann leads the proposal, showcasing detailed planning for a Linux-based OS.

EU OS is a new Linux distribution being developed by the EU to provide a common, customizability-friendly operating system.

Threat actors compromise software during development for broader access to IT environments.

Infosec leaders should take immediate actions if vulnerabilities are found.

Gagnon is stepping down from Dash to Panel, seeking a new maintainer after controversial fundraising efforts.

Designing software carefully in the beginning helps prevent future technical debt.

Good project governance fosters Scala's maturity and resilience through transparency and iterative processes.

NixOS is an intermediate Linux distribution that works well for users familiar with command line but may frustrate beginners.

Compiling the Linux kernel is easier than it seems and can be a rewarding challenge.

Distrowatch measures page hits, not actual global usage of Linux distributions.

Hyprland is a new tiling window manager for Linux that seeks to enhance user experience but currently lacks full functionality and support.

NixOS is not user-friendly for those unfamiliar with the command line and lacks a GUI app store.

Fedora 42 beta introduces expanded editions and a new installer, enhancing user experience despite some issues.

Google and the Computer History Museum released AlexNet's source code, highlighting its transformative impact on AI through deep learning.

Innovative uses of AI and blockchain technologies are trending in today's tech landscape.

Organizations contribute significantly to open source projects, reflecting their commitment to the ecosystem.

FaunaDB will shut down its service by May but plans to release an open-source version of its core technology.

LibreOffice Base can efficiently catalog vinyl albums through its database features.

ByteDance's Lynx enables fast, native mobile app development using web technologies, addressing multi-platform complexities.

Evaluate React Native chart libraries based on customization, animation support, usability, performance, and cross-platform consistency.

SUSE's 2025 updates emphasize infrastructure for AI without creating proprietary solutions or vertical-specific applications.

Google Cloud introduced Kubernetes History Inspector (KHI) to streamline troubleshooting in Kubernetes by visualising logs chronologically.

Chirp uses audio tones to transmit data over short distances between devices, offering innovative communication solutions.

A supply chain attack involving GitHub Actions led to the leakage of secrets across multiple repositories, but the impact was less severe than initially feared.

A supply chain attack affected the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action, leading to potential leakage of sensitive information from projects.

George Barnes makes his debut investment as a VC in Hunted Labs, focusing on open source cybersecurity.

Nvidia's toolkit enhances collaboration and performance for AI agent systems.

GIMP 3.0 significantly improves the software, making it a viable free alternative to Photoshop after years of stagnation.

GIMP 3.0 is a powerful free alternative to expensive photo editing software, ideal for budget-conscious creatives.

ESLint now officially supports CSS linting, addressing common debugging challenges faced by developers.

React Select enhances select input functionality for React applications by offering customizable features and improved usability over native HTML select controls.

Open source is transforming game development, promoting transparency, accessibility, and collaboration among developers.

The alpha release of an open-source Python driver for Microsoft SQL Server has been announced.

A Python script can automate the organization of your Downloads folder, sorting files into designated categories.

The PSF recognizes outstanding contributors to the Python community by announcing its new PSF Fellows for 2024.

Public intelligence is a global, open-source AI operated by millions, creating a super intelligence accessible to all.

Baidu's new AI models aim to rival OpenAI and DeepSeek in performance while being significantly cheaper.

Debian emphasizes stability and open-source, while Ubuntu focuses on user-friendliness and accessibility, making them distinct despite shared roots.

Nix serves as a powerful package manager on Debian, boasting a vast repository of over 100,000 packages.

Redis has changed its licensing model, leading to the creation of an open-source fork called Valkey by major cloud providers.