Software

Open-source software may be in the crosshairs of military and government agencies as the U.S. Department of Defense evaluates the risks of both free and proprietary software.

With Edera Protect and CIQ's RLC-H, open-source innovators are redefining Linux security through stronger isolation and proactive threat defense.

As attacks grow more sophisticated, the open-source community is racing to close critical security gaps and stop malicious code before it spreads.

The MakuluLinux LinDoz 2025 edition is one of the most useful and functional AI-powered Linux distributions available. The OS offers free and unlimited access to a loaded AI toolkit.

Autoscaling has become an indispensable feature of modern cloud computing. It allows organizations to allocate resources dynamically to match fluctuating demand. By adjusting capacity during peak and low activity periods, autoscaling ensures optimal performance and reduces costs.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science in Canada found that modifying just 30 lines of code in the Linux kernel could cut data center energy consumption by 30% to 45%.

In 2025, open-source technology will navigate growing challenges, from security and sustainability to funding. New AI projects may offer solutions, but uncertainty remains.

Switching to the Linux operating system offers convenience and economy. Upgrading to Linux is free, and you can install it on your existing hardware to replace Windows.

Some software developers disagree with the open-source community on licensing and compliance issues, arguing that the community needs to redefine what constitutes free open-source code.

Not all Linux distributions provide platforms for enterprise and non-business adopters. Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the Fedora Project let users keep their Linux computing all in the family.

The merger of two popular open-source communities could sharpen the focus on bolstering online privacy and web-surfing anonymity.

Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole features performance improvements and enhanced hardware support. This tutorial walks you through how to upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04 to the latest version.

Wolfi takes a novel approach focused on the rapid adoption of containerized and cloud-native workloads. One important principle of its design is prioritizing update speed over stability.

These Linux backup strategies help protect data and system files, avoid the pitfalls of unreliable backups, and streamline recovery in case of disaster.