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How Open Source LLMs are Shaping the Future of AI
The future of AI isn't locked behind proprietary paywalls—it's open and collaborative, with open source LLMs giving businesses the power to innovate on their own terms.
10 min |
March 2025
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Netbooting a Large Language Model-based OS in an Ubuntu Live Server
This brief tutorial explores the wireless netbooting of the LLM model Gemini AI in an Ubuntu server.
4 min |
March 2025
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NLP: Text Summarisation with Python
Here's a simple Python method based on the Natural Language Toolkit for extractive text summarisation in natural language processing.
4 min |
March 2025
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MLOps vs AlOps: What, Where, and Why
MLOps and AIOps excel at driving efficiency and innovation in an organisation. Let's find out what they are, where they can be used, and why we should do so.
4 min |
March 2025
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Setting Up a Status Page to Monitor Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure must be continuously monitored to preempt service failures. Monitoror and Vigil are two excellent open source tools to help set up status pages for black box monitoring of IT infrastructure.
3 min |
March 2025
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Working with Apache SINGA, the Deep Learning Library
Here's a short tutorial on how to install and configure Apache SINGA, the deep learning library that has been built for training machine learning models.
3 min |
March 2025
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Automating Machine Learning with PyCaret
Learn how to use PyCaret, a low-code Python library, to automate the management of machine learning models.
4 min |
March 2025
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Medallion Architecture: Helping Develop Agentic AI Solutions
We delve into the mechanics of medallion architecture, its relevance in the development of agentic AI solutions in partnership with Microsoft Autogen, and its usefulness in the domains of banking and financial services.
3 min |
March 2025
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Unleashing the Power of Generative AI Agents with Open Source Software
By embracing open source frameworks and tools guided by a robust enterprise architecture strategy, organisations can build intelligent, adaptable, cost- effective AI solutions tailored to their needs.
6 min |
March 2025
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"Open source networking solutions accelerate innovation"
Developed by Microsoft and its community partners eight years ago, SONIC claims to be the first open source networking software to run on multiple switches, with participation from several silicon chip vendors and hardware manufacturers. In an exclusive conversation, Ashay Krishna, Director Of Engineering, Microsoft, explains to OSFY's Yashasvini Razdan why organisations should adopt open source networking solutions, and the role the community plays in their adoption and growth.
6 min |
March 2025
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Do Not Be Fooled By AI Hallucinations
All AI models, especially large language models (LLMs), are prone to hallucinating—that is, they sometimes give wrong or fictitious responses that appear correct. Experts recommend providing unambiguous prompts and cross-checking responses before making decisions based on them.
9 min |
March 2025
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"TIDB supports scaling to millions of queries per second"
The inverse correlation between the need for data storage and the rate at which data is processed has led to companies searching for database management systems that can keep up with the rapid growth of data. In conversation with OSFY's Yashasvini Razdan, Bhanu Jamwal, Head of Presales and Solution Engineering, APAC, TiDB, explains how distributed open source databases like TiDB are an alternative for organisations dealing with massive and complex data requirements.
7 min |
March 2025
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Generative AI Platforms: A Boon for the Academics and Research Communities
Classical teaching methods are poised to go through a total transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence. AI-based tools are already helping teachers, students and researchers to create accurate content and enhance their knowledge.
3 min |
March 2025
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Massive Online Analysis: Harnessing the Power of Real-Time Data Streams
The ability to analyse and act upon data streams in real time can be a game-changer for businesses and organisations. Massive Online Analysis (MOA) is at the forefront of this revolution, offering a robust framework for real-time data stream mining. Let’s delve into the intricacies of MOA, exploring its capabilities, applications, and the impact it has on various industries.
4 min |
March 2025
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Red Hat unveils Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine
Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine is a new edition of Red Hat OpenShift that offers a dedicated solution for organisations to leverage the virtualisation capabilities already available within Red Hat OpenShift.
1 min |
February 2025
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Spring AI: A Door to GenAI Heaven for Java Developers
Let's explore the Spring AI framework and its advantages, and look at how it is helping Java developers adopt AI.
6 min |
February 2025
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Significant security vulnerabilities drive the release of Rsync 3.4
Rsync, the widely used utility for incremental file transfers and synchronisation, has released version 3.4. This update isn't packed with exciting new features but is instead critical due to several newly disclosed security vulnerabilities.
1 min |
February 2025
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NVIDIA puts Grace Blackwell at every AI developer's fingertips
NVIDIA has introduced NVIDIA Project DIGITS, a groundbreaking personal AI supercomputer designed to empower AI researchers, data scientists, and students NVIDIA® NVIDIA GRACE BLACKWELL with the immense capabilities of the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform.
1 min |
February 2025
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Top Tools for DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Management in 2025
In 2025, organisations will continue to rely on open source tools to retain a competitive edge. We look at why the best tools for DevOps, cybersecurity and cloud management will remain relevant and how best to integrate them into your organisation.
9 min |
February 2025
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CREW: Open source platform to improve human-AI interaction
As human-AI collaboration deepens, critical questions arise: How should humans and AI complement one another? What kind of feedback enhances AI training? How can trust in AI be optimised to balance collaboration without over-reliance? Researchers at Duke University are addressing these challenges through CREW-an innovative platform designed to advance human-AI teaming.
1 min |
February 2025
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Red Hat completes the acquisition of Neural Magic
Red Hat, Inc., has announced the completion of its acquisition of Neural Magic, a trailblazer in software and algorithms that accelerate generative AI (GenAI) inference workloads.
1 min |
February 2025
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The Do's and Don'ts for Software Architects
Here's a list of best practices for software architects as well as the common mistakes they should try not to fall prey to.
4 min |
February 2025
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openSUSE's Tumbleweed introduces Wayland support for the LXQt desktop environment
The openSUSE Project has announced that its Tumbleweed rolling release distribution now includes Wayland support for users of the LXQt desktop environment.
1 min |
February 2025
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A Guide for Software Architects: Common Mistakes and Best Practices
Software architects play an invaluable role in the digital transformation of an organisation. To make a mark, they must imbibe certain qualities and avoid common errors.
6 min |
February 2025
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Ten Open Source Tools for Daily Use in 2025
Explore ten open source tools that can be of immense everyday use.
2 min |
February 2025
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Red Hat Connectivity Link to simplify multi-cloud application connectivity in Kubernetes environments
Red Hat, Inc., has announced the general availability of Red Hat Connectivity Link, a hybrid multi-cloud application connectivity solution designed to simplify the connection of diverse applications and infrastructure.
1 min |
February 2025
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FOSS Tools You can Use to Secure Your Devices
A wide range of free and open source tools are available for use in digital forensics and to enhance cybersecurity. Here's a quick look at some of them.
6 min |
February 2025
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Essential Open Source Tools for Network Administrators
Let's delve into a wide array of open source tools designed to address critical areas such as connectivity testing, traffic monitoring, security, automation, and advanced networking. These tools empower network professionals to enhance reliability, fortify security, and streamline operations by leveraging the flexibility and innovation of open source technology.
1 min |
February 2025
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"With AI, cloud is no longer just about reducing costs"
Gone are the days when IT decision-makers saw the cloud as a cost-efficiency tool. With the arrival of artificial intelligence, CEOs are now looking at the cloud to create value. OSFY’s Yashasvini Razdan spoke to Dr Amruta Joshi, Director, AI Solutions, Google Cloud, at Open Source India last year to understand how developers and enthusiasts can leverage open source to navigate through this rapidly evolving landscape....
6 min |
February 2025
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Using Wireshark for Network Packet Analysis: An Overview
Wireshark is an open source tool that helps us analyse and get a deeper understanding of the traffic in our network. Let's explore how it can help us protect our data.
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