Open Source
Discover expert analysis on open source with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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"We got lucky": What the XZ Utils backdoor says about the strength and insecurities of open source
Analysis The XZ Utils backdoor could’ve caused serious problems for Linux, but luckily a developer spotted the malicious code and prevented disaster
By Steve Ranger Published
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The future of generative AI lies in open source
News The tenets of open source could support AI in areas such as security and ethical development, but major roadblocks might impede progress
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Why Redis license changes aren't the end of the world for open source
News Redis license changes could spark consternation among members of the open source community, but what does this move actually mean?
By Ross Kelly Published
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CISA wants closer ties with open source developers to prevent the next Log4Shell
CISA has signaled it wants to foster greater collaboration between industry, regulators, and the open source community
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Linux just hit an all-time high share of the global desktop market
News Linux is still dwarfed by operating systems such as Windows, but it’s making modest gains off the back of growing popularity in emerging markets
By Steve Ranger Published
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Everything you need to know about GitHub’s new push protection changes
News GitHub is turning on its secret scanning feature by default to evaluate git pushes to public repositories, here’s what you need to know
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Open source vulnerabilities dominated 2023, and this year looks no different
News Open source vulnerabilities continue to pester organizations globally, new research shows, with flaws surging over the last year
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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How leaders can ensure open source adoption is a success
In-depth A clear strategy is key for open source adoption, with core responsibilities for security and licensing falling on leaders
By Keri Allan Published
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Bruce Perens: Open source licenses “aren’t working” but we can fix them
In-depth Open source veteran Bruce Perens is pushing his idea of the open source future, while taking aim at the current landscape
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Open source advocates "cautiously optimistic" about Cyber Resilience Act after industry pushback prompts changes
News Amendments to the Cyber Resilience Act in December curtailed the potential impact on open source developers in the region, an industry body has said
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Cisco signals open source intentions with Isovalent acquisition
News Cisco says it will leverage the open source capabilities of Cilium to create a “truly unique” multi-cloud and security platform
By Daniel Todd Published
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Reprieve for open source industry as agreement reached on Cyber Resilience Act
News The Cyber Resilience Act has been maligned by open source advocates across Europe
By Ross Kelly Published
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