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The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has launched a free training course that explores the ethical implications developers should consider when building open source software, reports Charlotte Trueman.
In the new Ethics for Open Source Development course, you’ll learn how to apply ethics as a...
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OpenUK’s second “State of Open” survey” is now live and runs until midnight BST on June 12, 2022.
This year’s survey aims to capture UK open source adoption levels as well as take “a deep dive into the impacts and consequences of maturing open source...
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The open source web browser Firefox has hit a major milestone with release number 100, reports Jack Wallen.
Because Mozilla follows a roughly monthly release cycle, this version doesn’t offer any ground-breaking new features. Instead, Wallen notes, it “cements Mozilla’s place in the hierarchy of...
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Nvidia is open sourcing the Linux drivers for its graphics cards, and the source code for the kernel modules will be available on GitHub, reports Ian Evenden. Currently, only the code for data center GPUs is production-ready, with code for workstation GPUs considered to be "alpha” quality.
Evenden...
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When preparing for a job interview, it’s important to research the company and learn as much about the position as you can, but it’s also important to understand your rights as a job applicant.
In the United States, it is illegal for organizations to discriminate...
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Evidence indicates that gender stereotypes around computing develop early; however, a pilot study from the Raspberry Pi Foundation suggests that using a storytelling approach to teach computing can help engage both girls and boys.
Results from the study indicate, for example, that “teaching computing through...
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The OpenSSF has announced a prototype version of the Package Analysis project, aimed at identifying malicious packages in popular open source repositories in order to better secure critical projects.
According to the announcement, the project “seeks to understand the behavior and capabilities of packages available...
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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has introduced an open source app to help make food supply chains more transparent, reports Jamie Hailstone.
The cloud-based transparenC app (for Android and iOS) and web portal, which is available for anyone without licensing fees, has already been tested...
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Applications run on systems and understanding how to properly program systems is a critical skill for developers, says Alex Bunardzic.
This guide explains what makes up a system, where failures occur, and outlines best practices for system programming.
Read more at Opensource.com.
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When you’re first getting started with Linux, you might come across new terms and jargon that you're unfamiliar with, notes Deepesh Sharma.
If you find yourself frequently searching for definitions of Linux-related terms, such as bootloader, root, or kernel, this list will help make your...
