Hashicorp Versus OpenTofu Gets Ugly https://securityboulevard.com/2024/04/hashicorp-versus-opentofu-gets-ugly/ by @sjvn
The lawyers are getting involved in an #opensource battle between
Hashicorp and OpenTofu.
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Scientists hit a 301 Tbps speed over existing fiber networks https://zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/scientists-hit-a-301-terabits-per-second-speed-over-existing-fiber-networks/ by
@sjvn
Upgrade my existing fiber network with an additional 301 Terabits per second? Sure!
Modular Makes a Case for Mojo Programming Language, Based on Python
https://devops.com/modular-makes-a-case-for-mojo-programming-language-based-on-python/
This backdoor almost infected #Linux everywhere: The XZ Utils close call https://zdnet.com/article/this-backdoor-almost-infected-linux-everywhere-the-xz-utils-close-call/ by @sjvn
We dodged a bullet with the XZ Utils malware assault, but we can do better at preventing such #opensource, #security supply chain attacks in the future.
"I want my technology to have many capacities, but free will is not among them."
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/opinion/technology-devices-phones.html
German state ditches Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice https://zdnet.com/article/german-state-ditches-microsoft-for-linux-and-libreoffice/ by @sjvn
Schleswig-Holstein is dumping #Windows and Office for #Linux and #LibreOffice
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Tech stocks go ever higher, but how much of that is due to real gains, and how much is because of layoffs done in the foolish hope that generative #AI tools can replace workers?
https://www.computerworld.com/article/2077751/is-ai-driving-tech-layoffs.html by @sjvn
Malicious Code in Linux xz Libraries Endangers SSH: https://thenewstack.io/malicious-code-in-linux-xz-libraries-endangers-ssh/ by @sjvn
For the first time, it appears that an important #Linux utility maintainer deliberately placed malware in his code. #security
KubeCon24: Mirantis Doubles Down on Open Source: https://thenewstack.io/kubecon24-mirantis-doubles-down-on-open-source/ by @sjvn
While many #opensource companies are abandoning the open-source approach, #Kubernetes and #OpenStack powerhouse MirantisIT is embracing it more than ever.
Your smart TV is snooping on you. Here's how to limit the personal data it gathers https://zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/your-smart-tv-is-snooping-on-you-heres-how-to-limit-the-personal-data-it-gathers/ by @sjvn
You can't stop smart TVs from looking over your shoulder, but you can at least cut down on their snooping. #privacy
Software vendors dump open source, go for the cash grab https://www.computerworld.com/article/3714821/software-vendors-dump-open-source-go-for-the-cash-grab.html by @sjvn
When #opensource companies--I'm looking at you, Redis, Hashicorp, MongoDB, and Elastic--turn bad.
KubeCon24: Red Hat OpenShift 4.15 Accelerates App Delivery: https://thenewstack.io/kubecon24-red-hat-openshift-4-15-accelerates-app-delivery/… by @sjvn
RedHat's OpenShift keeps getting better and better for those who want a strong, opinionated #Kubernetes distro.
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