Community & Events Rencontres R 2026 will be held in Nantes, bringing together the R language community for talks and workshops. OpenSSF Ambassador Program launches its first cohort to promote open source security best practices globally. WMF CEO Bernadette Meehan meets the Japanese community to discuss Wikimedia’s future and collaboration. Tech & Development pfSense Dual-WAN … Read more
Open Source & Developer Tools OpenStack in One Command: A tool now deploys a fully functional OpenStack on Ubuntu/Debian with a single command, simplifying private cloud setup. Rails Engine SaaS Strategy: A post explores building a Rails engine once and launching multiple times, a cost-effective SaaS approach for developers. Docker Node User Debate: Discussion on … Read more
Security and Privacy IPFire’s New DNS Firewall: IPFire introduces a DNS firewall designed to replace URL filters and Pi-hole, enhancing network security. CopyFail Linux Privilege Escalation: A new CVE (CVE-2026-31431) highlights a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux, raising concerns for administrators. Leaving GitHub: A programmer’s guide offers practical steps for migrating away from GitHub, … Read more
Docker and DevOps Docker on Windows: A fresh guide explains running Docker containers on Windows, covering WSL2 integration and best practices for hybrid environments. Docker in Plain English: A beginner-friendly article breaks down images, volumes, and containers, demystifying Docker’s core concepts. Open Source Systems & Security ReactOS Gets Unified Installer: The open-source Windows-compatible OS now … Read more
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 … Read more
The open source ecosystem is increasingly shaping technological advancements and business strategies, as highlighted by recent developments in software, hardware, and corporate partnerships. A key trend is the integration of open source principles into mainstream platforms, such as Google’s rumored ‘Aluminium OS’ for PCs, which could bring Android’s flexibility to desktops with features like a … Read more
This week’s news digest highlights significant developments in open source technology, spanning AI innovations, Linux updates, and community-driven projects. From on-device AI systems to new open source philosophies, these stories reflect the dynamic and collaborative nature of the open source ecosystem. rOpenSci launches a clinic application for its Champions Program, supporting researchers in open science … Read more
