R & Data Science Community
- Social Coworking & Office Hours: Join the upcoming session focused on debugging in R, featuring collaborative problem-solving and expert guidance.
- Rencontres R 2026: The annual R conference will be held in Nantes, France. Mark your calendars for a gathering of R enthusiasts and developers.
- United Nations Launches Open Source United Portal: A new platform to foster collaboration on open source projects for global challenges, promoting transparency and shared innovation.
- German IT Procurement Templates Updated: heise+ reports that new contract templates for IT procurement now default to open source, signaling a major policy shift.
- CIFSwitch: Linux Kernel Local Root Exploit: A vulnerability in cifs-utils’ spnego upcall allows local privilege escalation. Patches are available; update immediately.
- Inside Ruby’s OpenSSL stdlib: A deep dive into how Ruby’s standard library implements OpenSSL, covering best practices and common pitfalls.
- CQRS & State Machines in Practice: A case study on taming complex processes using Command Query Responsibility Segregation and state machines, with real-world examples (article in Russian).
- Easy JavaScript Simulation (EJS) App: A user-friendly simulation tool for educators and developers, enabling quick prototyping of dynamic systems.
- Yokohama Editathon & ESEAP 2026: The Yokohama Editathon was presented at ESEAP 2026, alongside Pitabangan Kaohsiung, highlighting community-driven content creation.
- Percona Live 2026: DBA hacks, hallway tracks, and no-nonsense tips for database professionals. Registration open.
- Math Behind Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”: An exploration of the unexpected mathematical structures in the iconic painting, blending art and science.
- Movement-to-Value via Tillo & Paace: A partnership turning everyday physical activity into redeemable value, using open APIs.
- Epstein Files RAG: A developer built a Retrieval-Augmented Generation system on the Epstein case files for research.
- SearchInsight.ai Launches: Real AI visibility data for search optimizers, built by practitioners, at accessible prices.
- Age-Verification Laws & Open Source: Exemptions for open source operating systems in age-verification laws are criticized as inadequate, potentially harming privacy.
- Linux Email Client Battle: After testing many clients, Aerion is recommended for its balance of features and usability.
- Background Commands at Intervals: A guide to reliably scheduling repeated tasks in Linux, covering cron, systemd timers, and more.
Open Source & Governance
Security & Infrastructure
Development Tools & Techniques
Events & Community
Innovation & Interesting Reads
Opinion & Critique
Source: OpenWorld.News/open-source-digest/
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