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Why Meta open-sources its AI model
Slashdot reports Mark Zuckerberg explaining why Meta open-sources its AI on an earnings call Thursday: “I know that some people have questions about how we benefit from open sourcing, the results of our research and large amounts of compute. So I thought it might be useful to lay out the strategic benefits here. The short Read more
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Linux Foundation Energy and US work on EV Charging
The non-profit Linux Foundation Energy hopes to develop energy-sector solutions (including standards, specifications, and software) supporting rapid decarbonization by collaborating with industry stakeholders. And now they’re involved in a new partnership with America’s Joint Office of Energy — which facilitates collaboration between the federal Department of Energy and its Department of Transportation. The partnership’s goal? Read more
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Top 5 Linux Distros for Gaming in 2024
Although Linux distros have proved their worth in gaming, many users are still skeptical. These have been efficient and effective over the last few years and have gained global popularity in gaming owing to their stabilit͏y, security, and overall ease of work. Linux has numerous distributions, each with unique features and purposes. This article discusses Read more
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Navigating Complex Linux Interview Questions
I have always harbored the intention to document my thoughts, ideas, and life experiences. This endeavor is not merely motivated by the clichéd notion of giving back to the society from which I have gained immensely, but also to foster greater clarity within myself. Writing enhances one’s clarity of thought, thereby enriching both the writer Read more
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Hide Your Shell Passwords with sshpass
Hard-coding is never the answer. Instead, use sshpass when you need to put a password in your Bash script. At some point in your interactions with Linux, you will write a shell script, Bash or otherwise. It could be as simple as a single line or as complex as any program you’ve ever written. Either Read more
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Torvalds ‘flames’ Google kernel contributor
Kernel 6.8-rc2 debuts after very robust discussion about ‘inodes.’ Linus Torvalds has dished up one of his most strongly worded Linux kernel mailing list posts in years, lashing a contributor from Google for his suggestions regarding filesystems. The subject of Torvalds’s ire is inodes, which as Red Hat puts it are each “a unique identifier Read more
