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Open Source for You, February 2019

No More A Buzzword, Ai Has Arrived And Reached Human Parity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the power to transform our lives. Today, more and more AI systems are being open sourced, which is expected to lead to many more interesting innovations. To understand the potential of AI and the role open source plays in it, Ankita K.S. from the EFY Group chatted with Sandeep Alur, director – partner engagements, Microsoft, at Open Source India 2018.

4 mins

The Connect Between Open Source And Trademarks

Open source is now inevitable for companies that want to thrive in a hypercompetitive world. There is currently no place for the old fear, uncertainty and doubt related to using open source software as it’s difficult to imagine a modern technology company that doesn’t use open source components.

2 mins

You Need Not Be A Developer To Contribute To Open Source

Though everyone knows about free and open source software (FOSS), and the vast and diverse community that has grown around it, there is still a lot of confusion when it comes to who can contribute to it. A common question is,“Who can contribute?” To understand how the FOSS world operates in India and learn about the new projects, Ankita K.S. from the EFY Group chatted with Rajesh Sola, education specialist, KPIT, at OSI Days 2018. Excerpts follow…

4 mins

Comcast Encourages Its Engineers To Not Just Consume Open Source But To Also Contribute To It

Comcast Corporation is an American entertainment conglomerate. The company is committed to open source software and uses it to develop products, attract talent and evolve the technology. Nithya A. Ruff, head, Comcast Open Source Program Office, talks about Comcast’s open source journey, new projects, collaborations and much more.

4 mins

Why I Publish Only With Foss Tools

Using FOSS tools to publish books can be fun, and is as professional as (sometimes more than) using proprietary software. Here is how I go about the job with some of the best tools available.

4 mins

Ten Trending Open Source Projects Of 2018

Let’s look back at the most extensively used open source projects of 2018. While this article is aimed at software developers using open source tools and frameworks to build applications, others too can get a feel of what’s trending.

4 mins

An Invitation To Join The Kubernetes Storage SIG

This article is aimed at open source technology enthusiasts who are interested in container technologies and have hands-on experience with Kubernetes.

3 mins

Yet Another Top Ten List of Popular Programming Languages

This is that time of the year when we make lists. So here is yet another list of the top ten most popular programming languages. This is however a list with a difference. It is not dependent on the author’s personal preferences, but based on criteria outlined in the article itself.

6 mins

The Ten Best Open Source Tools For Librarians

Free and open source software (FOSS) offers excellent support to librarians. FOSS and libraries are a natural fit. Librarians often find their budgets under pressure and sharing comes naturally to them. While the tools available on the FOSS platform are not just affordable and build knowledge, but are very robust too.

2 mins

Hyperledger Sawtooth Architecture: An Introduction To The Validator Network

This article is for open source technology enthusiasts who are interested in blockchain technologies and have a working knowledge of the Hyperledger Sawtooth project. It will give them a quick overview of the network layer in the Hyperledger Sawtooth architecture.

6 mins

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Open Source For You Magazine Description:

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.
* Open source tutorials and projects: The magazine features tutorials and projects on a variety of open source technologies, such as Linux, Python, and cloud computing.
* Open source product reviews: Open Source For You reviews the latest open source products and services.
* Open source interviews: The magazine interviews leading open source experts and developers to get their insights on the latest trends and developments in the open source world.

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