March 17, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on How open-source software is tackling COVID-19 coronavirus
In Linux and open-source circles, we’re fond of saying we’ve changed the world. And, well, we have changed the world. But, now, we, along with everyone else, face a new challenge: COVID-19. Here are some of the open-source projects taking … Continue reading
March 16, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on How Red Hat tackles security
Red Hat historically has had the best record of all the Linux companies in finding and fixing Linux and open-source security bugs. Here’s how the Raleigh, NC-based company does it. First, Red Hat Product Security is in charge of both … Continue reading
March 11, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Linux Foundation open sources disaster-relief IoT firmware: Project OWL
Have you ever been in a disaster? I have, and you probably have, too. One of the worst things about them is that, when you need help, you can’t get it because communication links fall apart. That’s when The Linux … Continue reading
March 9, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Linux and open-source conferences: List of what’s canceled or going virtual
In the next eight weeks, I had five business trips to cover open-source and Linux tradeshows. Now, I have none. Looking farther ahead, I have seven more shows this year. I doubt any of them will be held in real … Continue reading
February 26, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on AI comes to the Edge with SolidRun and Gyrfalcon’s AI inference server
Do you need AI video smarts on the edge? Then, SolidRun, a developer and manufacturer of high-performance edge computing hardware, and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip manufacturer Gyrfalcon Technology has a server for you: The Arm-based, Linux-powered Janux GS31 AI inference server. AI comes to the … Continue reading
February 25, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Microsoft previews Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux
First thing is first, the new beta Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) is not an antiviral program for Linux desktops. No, it’s an enterprise platform designed to help you prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to Linux server and network threats. Microsoft … Continue reading