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The Next Platform, Thursday, November 30,2023

Redefining Datacenter Connectivity With Open Source Networking

Vol 308 · Issue 5 · 2023-11-30

The face of modern networking is changing dramatically in parallel with the exponential increase in the volume of data traffic over the last several years. Enterprises and cloud service providers alike are struggling to handle that transmission workload, whilst simultaneously trying to contain costs. It's a tall order to deliver enough capacity and minimize latency without breaking the bank.

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Gestalt IT, Wednesday, November 29,2023

LibreOffice 7.6.3 Office Suite Is Out Now with More Than 110 Bug Fixes

Vol 308 · Issue 5 · 2023-11-29

All users of the LibreOffice 7.6 office suite series are urged to update to this version as soon as possible.

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TechTalks, Wednesday, November 29,2023

4 Reasons To Use Open-Source LLMs (Especially After The OpenAI Drama)

Vol 308 · Issue 5 · 2023-11-29

Since the launch of ChatGPT a year ago, the landscape of large language models (LLM) has evolved dramatically. We have gone from a model to rule them all to a field with diverse LLMs, each with unique features and capabilities.

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Analytics Insight, Friday, November 24,2023

10 Open-Source Projects To Boost Your Data Science Learning Journey

Vol 308 · Issue 4 · 2023-11-24

In the ever-evolving landscape of data science, the availability of open-source projects has become a catalyst for learning, collaboration, and innovation. These projects not only provide essential tools for data analysis but also foster a community where aspiring data scientists can actively contribute and expand their skills.

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IT's FOSS, Wednesday, November 22,2023

8 Open Source Password Managers To Enhance Your Privacy Game

Vol 308 · Issue 4 · 2023-11-22

Secure your credentials with some of the best open-source password managers.

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HelpNet Security, Friday, November 17,2023

Wireshark 4.2.0: Notable Changes

Vol 308 · Issue 3 · 2023-11-17

Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer. It is used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education. This popular network protocol analyzer, has reached version 4.2.0.

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InfoWorld, Monday, November 13,2023

Open Source Is Still The Future Of Enterprise IT

Vol 308 · Issue 3 · 2023-11-13

Open source projects continue to point the way for enterprise infrastructure, with eBPF, Cilium, Tetragon, and OpenTelemetry playing major roles.

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It's FOSS, Thursday, November 9,2023

FOSS Weekly #23.45: Fedora 39, LibreOffice Version Control, Best Linux Websites, eBPF and More

Vol 308 · Issue 2 · 2023-11-09

Fedora and Gardua Linux have new releases. A new documentary is released on the history of eBPF.

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TecMint, Monday, November 6,2023

Top 5 Open Source Collaboration Platforms For Linux In 2023

Vol 308 · Issue 2 · 2023-11-06

It goes without saying that collaboration is what makes teams and individuals push their limits and become much more productive. Of course, there are people who prefer working alone without sacrificing their efficiency. But in most cases, collaborative work is a key factor that makes it possible to achieve a common goal faster and with less effort.

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InfoWorld, Tuesday, October 24,2023

The Best Open Source Software Of 2023

Vol 307 · Issue 4 · 2023-10-24

InfoWorld's 2023 Bossie Awards recognize the year's leading open source tools for software development, data management, analytics, AI, and machine learning.

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Datamation, Monday, October 23,2023

Top 10 Open Source Data Mining Tools

Vol 307 · Issue 4 · 2023-10-23

Open source data mining tools-tools used to extract hidden or unknown information from large datasets-are free to use, can be tailored to individual requirements, and can be redistributed without any constraints.

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sonatype, Friday, October 13,2023

Open Source Risk Management: Safeguarding Software Integrity

Vol 307 · Issue 2 · 2023-10-13

In the constantly shifting terrain of software supply chains, open source software (OSS) fulfills a dual mandate, propelling innovation forward and serving as the cornerstone of operational efficiency.

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linuxiac, Thursday, October 5,2023

Understanding GNU: The Backbone Of Free Software Philosophy

Vol 307 · Issue 1 · 2023-10-05

What is GNU? Get a comprehensive overview of the GNU project and its pivotal role in championing the cause of free and open-source software.

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DevOps.com, Thursday, October 5,2023

Something Is Amiss In The Open Source World

Vol 307 · Issue 1 · 2023-10-05

You don't have to be a psychic to grok that the winds of change are blowing hard in the open source world. For the last few months, I've seen hints and heard whispers about a new direction for what I believe is the most passionate and enthusiastic community in tech. I think we are about to sail off into unchartered territory-and it will be interesting to see what the repercussions are.

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The Register, Thursday, September 28,2023

If The Linux Foundation Was A Software Company, It'd Be The Biggest In The World

Vol 306 · Issue 4 · 2023-09-28

The Kubernetes circus hits Shanghai and ponders how to connect engineers

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ZDNET, Thursday, September 28,2023

A Look Back At 40 Years Of GNU And The Free Software Foundation

Vol 306 · Issue 4 · 2023-09-28

It's fading from memory, but if it weren't for GNU and the Free Software Foundation, open-source, and Linux, indeed, most of our technology-driven world wouldn't be here.

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ZDNet, Thursday, September 21,2023

Why Open Source Is The Cradle Of Artificial Intelligence

Vol 306 · Issue 3 · 2023-09-21

In the wildly competitive business of AI, is open source doomed to be always a bridesmaid, never a bride? Think again.

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GeekMint, Monday, September 18,2023

5 Tools To Create A Bootable USB With Multiple Operating Systems

Vol 306 · Issue 3 · 2023-09-18

USB creator tools are essential when it comes to experiencing varying distributions in a live system without the stress of burning an image onto a compact disc.

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The Document Foundation, Thursday, September 14,2023

LibreOffice 7.6.1 Community available for download

Vol 306 · Issue 2 · 2023-09-14

LibreOffice 7.6.1 Community, the first minor release of the 7.6 family of the volunteer-supported free office suite for desktop productivity, for Windows (Intel/AMD and ARM processors), macOS (Apple and Intel processors) and Linux is immediately

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9to5linux, Thursday, September 7,2023

LibreOffice 7.5.6 Office Suite Released with More Than 50 Bug Fixes

Vol 306 · Issue 1 · 2023-09-07

This is the sixth maintenance update to the latest and greatest LibreOffice 7.5 office suite series.

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mend.io, Thursday, August 31,2023

Tips And Tools For Open Source Compliance

Vol 305 · Issue 5 · 2023-08-31

You don't need us to tell you that open source software is becoming a very significant percentage of commercial software codebases. Open source components are free, stable, and enable you to focus your resources on the innovative and differentiated aspects of your work.

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Data Center Knowledge, Monday, August 21,2023

7 Open Source Tools To Consider For Your Data Center

Vol 305 · Issue 4 · 2023-08-21

These seven open source tools can help optimize data center efficiency and agility while reducing costs.

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9to5Linux, Monday, August 21,2023

LibreOffice 7.6 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released

Vol 305 · Issue 4 · 2023-08-21

This release brings a new compact layout for pivot tables to Calc, a new Page Number Wizard in Writer, and more.

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CSO Online, Tuesday, August 15,2023

15 Top Open-Source Intelligence Tools

Vol 305 · Issue 3 · 2023-08-15

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is the practice of collecting information from published or otherwise publicly available sources. OSINT operations, whether practiced by IT security pros, malicious hackers, or state-sanctioned intelligence operatives, use advanced techniques to search through the vast haystack of visible data to find the needles they're looking for to achieve their goals.

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The Next Platform, Wednesday, August 2,2023

Unleashing An Open Source Torrent On CPUs And AI Engines

Vol 305 · Issue 1 · 2023-08-02

When you combine the forces of open source and the wide and deep semiconductor experience of legendary chip architect Jim Keller, something interesting is bound to happen. And that is precisely the plan with AI startup and now CPU maker Tenstorrent.

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The Document Foundation, Friday, July 28,2023

LibreOffice 7.5.5 Community Available For Download

Vol 304 · Issue 4 · 2023-07-28

LibreOffice 7.5.5 Community, the fifth minor release of the LibreOffice 7.5 line, the volunteer-supported free office suite for desktop productivity, is available from our download page for Windows (Intel/AMD and ARM processors), macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel processors), and Linux

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HelpNet Security, Tuesday, July 18,2023

12 Open-Source Penetration Testing Tools You Might Not Know About

Vol 304 · Issue 3 · 2023-07-18

Red Siege has developed and made available many open-source tools to help with your penetration testing work. The company plans to continue to support the tools listed below, whether in the form of bug fixes or new features. Give them a try, they're all available on GitHub for free.

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Rezilion, Monday, July 17,2023

Security Teams Need To Address One Of The Biggest Software Supply Chain Risks: Open Source

Vol 304 · Issue 3 · 2023-07-17

One of the biggest threats to software supply chain security is open source software applications and components. Many enterprises and small businesses have come to rely on open source solutions, and they are an important part of IT strategies today. But vulnerabilities in open source software present a risk because they can provide cyber criminals with a way to carry out attacks.

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ZDNet, Monday, July 10,2023

Want To Build Your Own AI Chatbot? Say Hello To Open-Source HuggingChat

Vol 304 · Issue 2 · 2023-07-10

ChatGPT may be dominating AI coverage but If you're super-geeky, you can build your own chatbot using HuggingChat and a few other tools.

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LinuxLinks, Monday, July 10,2023

Best Free And Open Source Alternatives To Google Password Manager

Vol 304 · Issue 2 · 2023-07-10

Google has a firm grip on the desktop. Their products and services are ubiquitous. Don't get us wrong, we're long-standing admirers of many of Google's products and services. They are often high quality, easy to use, and 'free', but there can be downsides of over-reliance on a specific company. For example, there are concerns about their privacy policies, business practices, and an almost insatiable desire to control all of our data, all of the time.

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TecMint, Wednesday, July 5,2023

40 Must-Have Free Open Source Applications For 2023

Vol 304 · Issue 1 · 2023-07-05

It is time to share a list of the best free and open-source software I found during the year 2023. Some of these programs may not be new in that they weren't released for the first time in 2023, but they are new and have been helpful to me. It is in the spirit of sharing that I'm writing this article hoping you find some of these programs useful as well.

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HelpNet Security, Tuesday, June 20, 2023

10 Open-Source Recon Tools Worth Your Time

Vol 303 · Issue 3 · 2023-06-20

Recon is the initial stage in the penetration testing process. It's a vital phase allowing the tester to understand their target and strategize their moves.

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Gestalt IT, Friday, June 16,2023

Michael Levan Talks Open Source Collaboration On The Kubernetes Release Team

Vol 303 · Issue 2 · 2023-06-16

During Cloud Field Day in June, Stephen Foskett sat down with Michael Levan to discuss his contributions to the Kubernetes community as part of the release team.

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LinuxLinks, Tuesday, June 13,2023

Best Free And Open Source Alternatives To Microsoft SharePoint

Vol 303 · Issue 2 · 2023-06-13

Microsoft's stance for decades was that community creation and sharing of communal code (later to be known as free and open source software) represented a direct attack on their business.

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LinuxLinks, Tuesday, June 13,2023

11 Free Threat Intelligence Tools For 2023

Vol 303 · Issue 2 · 2023-06-13

When knowing is more than half the battle, you need reliable tools. With a limited budget, finding inexpensive - or better yet free - technologies is critical.

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9to5Linux, Monday, June 5,2023

LibreOffice 7.5.4 Office Suite Released with More Than 80 Bug Fixes

Vol 303 · Issue 1 · 2023-06-05

The Document Foundation announced the general availability of LibreOffice 7.5.4 as the fourth maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 7.5 open-source and free office suite series to fix more bugs, crashes, and other issues.

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Keyfactor, Tuesday, May 30,2023

Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Open-Source Software To Support Critical Infrastructure

Vol 302 · Issue 5 · 2023-05-30

Fifteen years ago, I had a colleague say to me, 'Open-source software is not free; it means access to the source code.' At the time, we both worked for an open-source software company that sold enterprise features and support for an Apache open-source project.

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DARKReading, Friday, May 26,2023

2 Lenses For Examining The Safety Of Open Source Software

Vol 302 · Issue 4 · 2023-05-26

Improving the security of open source repositories and keeping malicious components out requires a combination of technology and people.

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The Document Foundation, Thursday, May 11,2023

LibreOffice 7.4.7 Community

Vol 302 · Issue 2 · 2023-05-11

The Document Foundation releases LibreOffice 7.4.7 Community, the seventh and last minor release of the LibreOffice 7.4 line, which is approaching the end of life [1]. The new release is immediately available for Windows (Intel and Arm processors), macOS (Apple and Intel processors), and Linux.

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The Register, Wednesday, May 10,2023

Open Source At America's Famous Los Alamos Lab: Pragmatism As Its Nucleus

Vol 302 · Issue 2 · 2023-05-10

Its 20,000-node cluster uses outdated MariaDB - for very good reasons

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SiliconANGLE , Wednesday, May 10,2023

The Future Of Open Source In The Age Of AI: Analysts Break Down Open Source Summit Insights

Vol 302 · Issue 2 · 2023-05-10

Open-source computing is facing an inflection point when it comes to enterprise use cases.

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9to5Linux, Friday, May 5,2023

LibreOffice 7.5.3 Is Now Available for Download with 119 Bug Fixes

Vol 302 · Issue 1 · 2023-05-05

The Document Foundation announced today the release and general availability of LibreOffice 7.5.3 as the third maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 7.5 open-source and free office suite series.

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VMware News, Wednesday, April 26,2023

Exploring Generative AI In Open Source

Vol 301 · Issue 4 · 2023-04-26

Since the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022, large language models (LLMs) have gone mainstream and are slowly making their way into open source.

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HelpNet Security, Monday, April 24,2023

The Double-Edged Sword Of Open-Source Software

Vol 301 · Issue 4 · 2023-04-24

The lack of visibility into the software supply chain creates an unsustainable cycle of discovering vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software and IT systems, overwhelming organizations, according to Lineaje.

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TechTalks, April 17th, 2023

A Look At Open-Source Alternatives To ChatGPT

Vol 301 · Issue 3 · 2023-04-17

Since its release in November, ChatGPT has captured the imagination of the world. People are using it for all kinds of tasks and applications. It has the potential to change popular applications and create new ones.

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sSecurity Planet, April, 6th 2023

24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools

Vol 301 · Issue 1 · 2023-04-06

Open-source penetration testing tools are freely available software that help pentest teams identify areas of weakness in their systems.

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Tecmint, April 3rd, 2023

19 Best Open Source WYSIWYG HTML Editors in 2023

Vol 301 · Issue 1 · 2023-04-03

Every website on the internet uses HTML language and relies on using an editor to build the website. The HTML editor is a platform to edit and create the website's content.

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sonatype, March 31st, 2023

Visualize Your Open Source Governance With Bom Doctor

Vol 300 · Issue 5 · 2023-03-31

Today's software development means building with open source software and its direct and transitive dependencies.

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opensource.com, March 30th, 2023

3 Reasons My Linux Team Uses Penpot

Vol 300 · Issue 5 · 2023-03-30

Penpot is an open source design workspace for designers and developers.

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DARKReading, March 23rd, 2023

Open Source Vulnerabilities Still Pose A Big Challenge For Security Teams

Vol 300 · Issue 4 · 2023-03-23

Open source software continues to pose a challenge for companies. With the proper security practices, you can reduce your open source risk and manage it.

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