Tag: software
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NASA+IBM Open Source AI for weather
IBM says new artificial intelligence (AI) foundation model offers insights beyond forecasting for scientists, developers, and businesses to better understand and analyze weather and climate data. IBM in Armonk, N.Y. announced the launch of a new open-source AI foundation model designed for various weather and climate applications. Developed in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space…
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FreeBSD focuses on Laptops
Why laptop support, why now: FreeBSD’s strategic move toward broader adoption. Do you want FreeBSD on your laptop? Maybe now is the perfect time to give it a try! In a world full of Linux and Windows-based operating systems, there are some BSD-based derivatives that aim to challenge the status quo by offering a more efficient,…
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Winamp Releases Source Code
Winamp releases source code, asks for help modernizing the player. The iconic Winamp media player has fulfilled a promise made in May and released its complete source code on GitHub, inviting developers to collaborate on the project. Winamp is a media player launched in 1997 by Nullsoft, which gained massive popularity in the following years, coinciding…
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CUPS Linux Printer Exploit
Critical Linux CUPS Printing System Flaws Could Allow Remote Command Execution A new set of security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in the OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) on Linux systems that could permit remote command execution under certain conditions. “A remote unauthenticated attacker can silently replace existing printers’ (or install new ones) IPP urls…
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Review of Linux Solus
Solus is a no-frills desktop distribution that makes using Linux a no-brainerIf you’re looking for a Linux desktop distribution that puts function over form and gets the job done with ease, Solus should be at the top of your list. I’ve spent decades using Linux and testing just about every type of distribution to ever…
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Why I Use NixOS (And Why You Should Too)
NixOS is a Linux distribution that focuses on reproducibility, declarative configuration, and robust package management. Its unique approach to system configuration and package management makes it an attractive choice for users seeking more control over their Linux environment. I first discovered NixOS while listening to the Linux Unplugged podcast. As a die-hard Arch Linux user,…
