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Build Your Own LLM with Open Source Frameworks and Tools
Large language models are machine learning models designed for a range of language-related tasks such as text generation and translation. Here's how open source software can help you build your own large language model.
6 min |
April 2025
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The Rise of Open Source Generative AI
Let’s delve into the cutting-edge technologies of open source generative Al, exploring their emergence, real-world applications, and how they are transforming industries.
10 min |
April 2025
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JFrog: Enhancing Cross-Language Collaboration
Find working with multiple programming languages a challenge? JFrog could be the answer to your problems.
4 min |
April 2025
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Red Hat teams up with Axiom Space to enhance space infrastructure
Red Hat, Inc., and Axiom Space, a pioneer in in-space infrastructure, have announced a collaboration on the latter’s Data Center Unit-1 (AxDCU-1), set to launch to the International Space Station in spring 2025. Powered by Red Hat Device Edge, this data processing prototype will conduct experiments on the space station, showcasing initial capabilities of an Orbital Data Center (ODC).
1 min |
April 2025
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Xen Project announces Xen 4.20 release with enhanced security features
The Xen Project, an open source hypervisor hosted by the Linux Foundation, has unveiled Xen 4.20, which brings notable advancements in security, performance, and architecture support.
1 min |
April 2025
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Open Source Solutions for Building Specialised Language Models: An Overview
Specialised language models score over large language models in various ways. What's more, there are a range of open source solutions you can choose from to build a reliable model.
10 min |
April 2025
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Lapce: The Fastest Open Source Code Editor?
We take a quick look at the features of a new open source text editor called Lapce, its potential impact on the developer ecosystem, and how it compares with existing solutions.
4 min |
April 2025
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SUSE Security integrates with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Security Copilot
SUSE has announced an integration between SUSE Security and Microsoft Sentinel, a cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) solution.
1 min |
April 2025
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The Power of Open Source Generative AI and Large Language Models
Open source large language models are at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. As these models become more powerful, efficient, and accessible, they will drive innovation across industries and improve everyday lives. However, addressing ethical concerns, ensuring fairness, and building sustainable AI systems will require collaboration and commitment from developers, researchers, and policymakers. Here's a quick look at the current landscape with respect to these technologies.
9 min |
April 2025
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Python: Indispensable for Innovation in the Age of AI and ML
Python is a simple and easy-to-use programming language, and its popularity is no secret. Let's find out what makes it the language of choice for Al and ML-based applications.
7 min |
April 2025
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GoLearn: A Good Choice for Machine Learning
GoLearn is a powerful tool for machine learning in Go, offering high-speed execution, efficient concurrency, and a lightweight architecture ideal for real-time applications. Though it does have a few limitations, its future is bright.
1 min |
April 2025
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Red Hat announces general availability of Red Hat OpenShift 4.18
Red Hat, Inc., has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift 4.18, the latest version of its hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes.
1 min |
April 2025
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Zendalona: Enabling Accessibility and Inclusivity for the Visually Impaired
Zendalona's open source software are designed to empower the visually impaired community through innovative solutions.
3 min |
April 2025
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OpenSource DB names new VP
OpenSource DB has appointed Sovenath S. as the vice president of customer and partner success.
1 min |
April 2025
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How DeepSeek Suddenly Became Everybody's Business
We come across innovations every day, but disruptions are hard to come by. Is this one?
9 min |
April 2025
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Build a Personal LLM System for Your Home
Discover how you can quickly set up a personal Al assistant on a home network using Raspberry Pi.
3 min |
April 2025
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Nmap and Port Scanning: Essential Components of the Cybersecurity Toolkit
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and network environments become increasingly complex, the role of Nmap and port scanning is set to become even more critical.
6 min |
April 2025
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Al-Based Tools You Can Use for Network Data Analysis and Cyber Security
Here's a quick overview of Al-based open source tools that offer enhanced protection to networked systems against a range of cyber attacks.
2 min |
April 2025
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Building a STOMP Messaging Application with Spring Boot
Here's a brief guide on how to build a STOMP-based messaging application using Spring Boot.
1 min |
April 2025
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Setting Up a Status Page to Monitor Cloud Infrastructure
In the first article in this series in the March 2025 issue of Open Source For You, we explored Monitoror and Vigil, two excellent open source tools to help set up status pages for black box monitoring of IT infrastructure. We explore another open source tool, statpingng, in the second and final part of the series on black box monitoring.
2 min |
April 2025
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Building a Zero Trust Network Environment with OpenZiti
Secure and safe networks are the need of the hour. This brief tutorial explains in detail how OpenZiti, an open source software-defined networking platform, can be used to set up a Zero Trust network environment.
3 min |
April 2025
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Secure Your Network with Snort
This step-by-step installation guide will get you familiar with Snort, a popular intrusion detection system.
3 min |
April 2025
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Parrot Security OS: A Powerful Tool for Cybersecurity
Explore the key features of the Parrot Security OS and the range of cybersecurity tools available in it. Then take a quick look at how this OS compares with Kali Linux.
2 min |
April 2025
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"A 200 line-task in other frameworks can be done in 50 lines with Gofr!"
With rising multi-cloud strategies and the growing complexity of AI applications, open source frameworks like Gofr.dev aim to simplify microservices development and cloud integration.
7 min |
April 2025
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Modelling Toeplitz Networks with SageMath
A Toeplitz network refers to a graph that has a comparable regularity in its structure. SageMath is an excellent tool for facilitating the creation, analysis, and visualisation of graphs. Hence, SageMath can be used to effectively model Toeplitz networks and get insights into their structural characteristics, leading to advancements in network design and analysis.
5 min |
March 2025
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It's the Age of AI Agents!
Businesses must get ready to work with AI agents if they want to stay competitive. Many have already adopted them, while others are gearing up to do so. These agents will soon be part of almost every organisation, making up a large global digital workforce.
9 min |
March 2025
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Building Machine Learning Models with Scikit-learn
Scikit-learn scores over other machine learning libraries because it is easy to use, comes with a comprehensive feature set, has strong community support, and is customisable. Here's a quick look at its features and use cases.
6 min |
March 2025
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SageMath: Deeper Insights into Cybersecurity
In the previous article in this SageMath series (published in the January 2025 issue of OSFY), we concluded our discussion of classical encryption techniques and moved on to the exploration of modern cryptography by looking at symmetric-key cryptography. In this ninth article in the series, we will continue the focus on symmetric-key cryptography.
10+ min |
March 2025
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Why You Should Go for Grafana
Explore the main characteristics of Grafana, the open source analytics and visualisation tool for application in the Internet of Things, and see how it compares with other similar popular tools.
3 min |
March 2025
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Metaverse and Digital Twins: Partnering to Innovate
Let's explore Al-powered digital twin technology and the Metaverse, delving into what they promise, their limitations, and how large language models and generative Al help address these challenges.
8 min |