Open Source For You Magazine - August 2023

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SUSE to invest over US$ 10 million in RHEL fork

Leading enterprise open source solutions provider SUSE has made a bold decision to fork Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). What this means is that SUSE will create and take care of an RHEL-compatible version that anyone can use, with no limitations. And to make this happen, SUSE has pledged to invest over US$ 10 million in this project.

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Rust 1.71.0 release: Improved efficiency and exciting new features

The Rust programming language has recently released version 1.71.0, bringing with it a host of exciting updates. Rust is known for its focus on safety and performance. And it continues to evolve to meet the needs of developers.

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Linux's desktop market share exceeds 3% for the first time

In a noteworthy development for the open source community, Linux has surpassed the 3% market share threshold on desktop computers, indicating a substantial increase in usage.

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Thunderbird 115 unveiled

A brand new version of the Thunderbird email client is out. Thunderbird 115, codenamed ‘Supernova’, has been released with some major UI changes that are bound to catch your attention.

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Linux kernel 6.3 reaches end of life; the StackRot vulnerability is fixed in version 6.4

Linux kernel 6.3 has reached its end of life and will no longer be supported by bug and security fixes. This announcement comes amidst the discovery of a critical vulnerability, dubbed StackRot (CVE-2023-3269), which affects Linux kernel versions 6.1 through 6.4. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on compromised systems.

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EU's A.I. Act will regulate the deployment of AI

The EU’s ground-breaking A.I. Act is set to revolutionise the regulation of artificial intelligence. EU policymakers are in the final stages of implementing the world’s first comprehensive framework for governing artificial intelligence.

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ToolJet secures funding from Microsoft's M12 Fund and GitHub

Open source developers’ platform ToolJet has successfully raised funding from tech giants Microsoft’s M12 Fund and GitHub, according to a recent statement by the company. The investment is expected to drive workforce expansion and enhance the platform’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

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EU's proposed Cyber Resilience Act raises alarms in the open source industry

The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is under scrutiny as open source developers and organisations express worries about its implications for the industry. The proposed regulation aims to enhance cybersecurity and establish common standards for digital products. However, there are significant issues that could hinder the future of open source in the EU and beyond.

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Exploring Open Source Metaverse Platforms: Unlocking Virtual Creativity

Open source metaverse platforms hold the key to a future world of infinite possibilities. These platforms are inclusive, easily accessible, community driven and encourage innovation. We take a quick look at some of them.

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ChatGPT: It's Easy To Poison This AI Model

ChatGPT is still fragile and needs to be used with care. You can hoodwink it into thinking it is giving you information for the right reasons, and in the process, make security systems vulnerable.

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AI and ML Algorithms that Power Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars are poised to become a reality in the very near future. These cars rely extensively on a range of AI and ML based algorithms to ply safely and reliably, and to make ethical decisions in the midst of traffic. Let’s take a quick look at some of these algorithms.

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How to Write Code Better: Some Best Practices

In today’s digital age, a well performing app is paramount to the success of any business. Writing code is an essential part of developing any modern application, and it is crucial to ensure that the code you write is structured, optimised and efficient. Poorly written code can have significant consequences such as slow loading times, crashes, and even user frustration.

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The Role of Cognitive Services in Modern Web Applications

Cognitive services are of great use in modern web applications. Take a look at their characteristics, benefits and challenges.

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CodePen: Improving Developer Productivity

With its intuitive interface, realtime editing, extensive library collection, and collaborative features, CodePen has become an indispensable tool for developers. Get ready to code, share, and innovate like never before!

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Smooth Airport Exits Using Mobile Apps Powered by Generative AI

With innovative technologies like generative AI and AR, we can transform the airport experience, simplifying it tremendously for passengers. The app discussed in detail in this article will help them breeze through airport exits.

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A Developer's Guide to Enterprise Mobile App Development

This all-inclusive guide empowers you to navigate enterprise mobile app development from concept to deployment using the best open source tools. It offers a roadmap to ensured success in the competitive app market!

10+ mins

CAP Theorem: Use It to Choose an Open Source Database

This is a practical guide to choosing the right open source database. This choice depends on a clear understanding of the CAP theorem and the unique characteristics of various open source databases.

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Demystifying Connection Pools: A Deep Dive

By understanding the inner workings of connection pooling and building your own pools, you will be able to build more reliable and high-performing applications, especially at scale. This first part of a two-part series demystifies the magic of connection pooling.

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Dynamic Log Monitoring in Kubernetes Applications with Lightrun

Embrace the potential of Lightrun, a powerful logging and monitoring framework, to streamline operations, reduce maintenance efforts, and gain deeper insights into the health and performance of your Kubernetes applications in the cloud.

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Integration of Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure with the DevOps Pipeline

This series’ eighth and final article outlines the creation of a DevOps pipeline to deploy a network functions virtualization module. This pipeline takes care of all the challenges faced from development to deployment of software, making the process simpler for developers and operations teams.

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Open Source For You Magazine is a monthly magazine published by EFY Group in India. It is a leading open source magazine in Asia, covering a wide range of topics related to open source technologies and solutions, including:

* Open source news and trends: Open Source For You covers the latest open source news and trends from India and around the world.
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