When it comes to web browsing, there are plenty of options available to users. While popular browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge are feature-rich and widely used, they can sometimes be resource-hungry and slow on older machines. For users looking for a lightweight alternative, there are several …
Maureen Schramm
Open Source Wireshark 4.4 Boosts Network Protocol Visibility
Wireshark is a popular network protocol analyzer that allows users to monitor and analyze the traffic on their network. The latest version, Wireshark 4.4, has been released as an open-source project, providing users with enhanced visibility into network protocols. One of the key features of Wireshark 4.4 is the improved …
9 Top Free and Open Source F# Web Frameworks
F# is a functional programming language that has gained popularity in recent years for web development. It offers a powerful combination of functional and object-oriented programming, making it a versatile choice for building web applications. In this article, we will explore nine of the top free and open-source F# web …
CachyOS August Update Brings Open NVIDIA Modules and Cosmic DE
August has been an exciting month for CachyOS, the popular Linux distribution known for its lightweight design and user-friendly interface. The latest update, released at the beginning of the month, brings some major improvements and new features that are sure to delight CachyOS users. One of the most significant additions …
Linux Foundation Backs Open Source LLM Initiative
The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth of Linux and open-source software, has thrown its support behind the Open Source LLM (Legal Lifecycle Management) initiative. This initiative aims to streamline legal processes for open-source software projects and make it easier for developers to understand and comply …
Running LLMs Locally Using Ollama and Open WebUI on Linux
Large language models (LLMs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, with applications ranging from language translation to content generation. However, running LLMs can be resource-intensive, requiring powerful computing hardware and large amounts of memory. Fortunately, there are now open-source tools available that make it possible to run LLMs locally …
Linux Foundation Announces ‘Open Model Initiative’ to Promote Openly Licensed AI Models
The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting open-source technologies, has recently announced the launch of the ‘Open Model Initiative’ which aims to promote openly licensed artificial intelligence (AI) models. This initiative is a step towards fostering innovation in the field of AI by encouraging collaboration, transparency, and accessibility. …
Germany to Fund Open Source Software Maintainers Through New Fellowship Program
Germany is renowned for its engineering prowess and innovation, and now the country is taking a step further by announcing a new fellowship program aimed at funding open-source software maintainers. The program, named “OSS Fellowship Program”, is an initiative by the German government to support those who contribute to the …
Snowflake Open Sources Apache Iceberg-Related Polaris Data Catalog
Snowflake, the cloud data platform, has recently announced the open-sourcing of Polaris, a data catalog designed specifically for Apache Iceberg tables. This move is set to revolutionize the way data engineers and analysts work with large datasets stored in cloud data lakes. Apache Iceberg is an open table format for …
Open Source Is Not a Business Model; It Never Was
Open source software has been a driving force in the tech industry for decades, revolutionizing the way software is developed and distributed. However, there is a common misconception that open source can serve as a viable business model on its own. In reality, open source is not a business model; …