Open Source Funding, Events & Tools Digest

Open Source Funding, Events & Tools Digest

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Open Source & Funding Challenges

    • pgBackRest project shuts down: The backup tool for PostgreSQL has been discontinued due to funding shifting towards AI, highlighting a trend where open source loses financial support.
    • Essay: “Open source doesn’t die. It gets unfunded.” A reflection on how open source projects often persist but wither without sustainable funding.

    Linux & Security

    • CVE-2026-31431 (CopyFail): A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux has been disclosed, affecting many systems.
    • Ubuntu users demand kill-switch for AI: The community is calling for an opt-out mechanism for AI features in Ubuntu, citing privacy and control concerns.

    Development & Tools

    • Building a SQL query builder in Python: A detailed guide covers DSL design, Redis caching, and injection prevention.
    • Docker buildx caching fix for npm: A developer shares how to reliably cache npm installs in Docker builds, improving efficiency.
    • Earliest 86-DOS and PC-DOS source code released: Historic MS-DOS code has been open-sourced, offering a glimpse into computing history.

    Upcoming Events & Community

    • Rencontres R 2026 in Nantes: The annual R language conference will be held in Nantes, France, bringing together the R community.
    • University of Alabama launches first School of Data Science: A new school dedicated to data science education and research.

    Cloud & Telecom

    • Best cloud phone systems of 2026: Expert tests and reviews highlight top VoIP solutions for businesses.

    Miscellaneous

    • Teaching literature with “The Simpsons”: Teachers use the show’s adaptation of Poe’s “The Raven” to engage students.
    • Neuromorphic supercomputers: These systems are rewriting scientific computing with brain-like architectures.
    • Ruby beyond the server: Exploring new use cases for Ruby outside web development.
    • Wikimedia Foundation in Indonesia: Secured government commitments to user safety, privacy, and content integrity prior to registration.
    • Drug Label API missing field: The API lacks an “inactive_ingredient” field, impacting data retrieval.
    • Software Composition Analysis tools: A thesis provides in-depth analysis of SCA tools and curation practices.
    • Fal’s bet on generative media: Episode 194 discusses the future of generative media and its implications.

Source: OpenWorld.News/open-source-digest/

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