Today, many Linux users would be shocked to know that there was once a lawsuit aimed squarely at Linux’s heart: Its intellectual property (IP). Some people even thought SCO’s lawsuit against IBM might end Linux. That didn’t happen, but it … Continue reading →

With VEX, you can use SBOMs to help secure your code. The good thing about software bill of materials (SBOM), pronounced SBOMB — is they show you a complete inventory of your application’s open source components. That’s great, but as … Continue reading →

Working out what’s what with your program’s open source elements can be a real pain in the rump. It can be really hard to track a software project’s open source dependencies and their security ramifications. Not that will come as … Continue reading →

I’m a writer. That means many of my fellow writer buddies are worried sick about losing their jobs. Indeed, no one will say, “We laid people off because we could replace them with ChatGPT for $20 a month.” But that’s … Continue reading →

Congress has never been the quickest off the mark when it comes to making laws dealing with technology. Now, even as AI takes over creative writing and art, Congress continues to sit idle. As legislators endeavor to comprehend generative AI … Continue reading →

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in Santa Clara, CA, billed itself as “the financial partner of the innovation economy” and had more than $342 billion in deposits — including money from many influential venture capitalists, start-ups and tech firms. That…Read More