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A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS finalizes Ubuntu’s move to Wayland while adding GNOME 50 improvements, HDR support, and better GPU acceleration for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA users.
Learn Linux TV walks through the release and explains why this LTS upgrade may be worth considering for Linux desktop users.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/upgrade-linux-desktop-ubuntu-26-04-lts
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Vibe coding can accelerate POCs and MVPs, but production systems need viable coding.
Itamar Friedman looks at code integrity: merging review, security, and quality so AI-assisted development stays reliable.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/vibe-coding-pocs-viable-coding-production
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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PHP remains widely used, especially in small and mid-sized teams—but its developer base is aging.
Don Watkins (@linuxnerd@mastodon.social) explores findings from the 2026 PHP Landscape Report, including deployment trends, security priorities, and the growing talent gap.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/why-new-developers-not-learning-php-2026
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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VPN-based security assumes trust too early.
Watch Nick Taylor’s (@nickytonline@hachyderm.io) All Things Open 2025 talk to see how identity-aware proxies apply zero trust to Kubernetes with request-level verification and policy-driven access.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/zero-trust-kubernetes-context-over-credentials
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Small language models are becoming a serious production choice, not just a compromise.
Nihal Kaul looks at how open source tooling helps teams fine-tune, serve, and deploy smaller models with more control.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/small-language-models-open-source-ai-production
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Learn Linux TV shares a hands-on tutorial for Linux backups that do not quietly break in the background.
Build with rsync, automate with systemd timers, retain changed files, and monitor failures with https://Healthchecks.io.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/automated-linux-backups-rsync-systemd-dont-fail
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀
Vulnerability management in open source means balancing transparency with user safety.
Jeremy Stanley shares his insights on private security coordination, community norms, and why relationships matter in open source careers.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/vulnerability-management-transparency-user-safety
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Open source gave us the legal right to modify code—but not always the practical ability.
Stefano Maffulli suggests AI could be the missing piece, lowering the cost of development and making software more adaptable for everyone.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/ai-final-frontier-copyleft-second-liberation
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
We’re back to in-person meetups in RTP!
Join us for a session on how the EU Cyber Resilience Act is reshaping enterprise expectations for open source software, featuring Dr. Lisa Bradley of Dell Technologies.
Free event. RSVP required.
https://www.meetup.com/all-things-open-rtp-meetup/events/314288687/
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀
Agentic AI is entering a new phase—focused less on compute and more on orchestration, governance, and trust.
Danielle Cook shares takeaways from the MCP Dev Summit, where multi-agent architectures and security challenges took center stage.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/agentic-ai-mcp-dev-summit-infrastructure-governance
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Kevin D. Korte makes the case that open source without data portability is incomplete freedom.
Open formats, clear APIs, and strong documentation help users move freely and projects work better together.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/open-source-data-portability-freedom-competitive-advantage
#WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource #DataPortability #Interoperability
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀
Learn Linux TV shares practical advice for learning Linux tools without overwhelm: start small, build real workflows, use passion projects, and master history early.
Watch the video and read more.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/5-practical-tips-learning-linux-tools
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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A productivity tracker powered by dice rolls and generative music? 🎲
WLOS explores Bree Hall’s approach to front-end customization—making the web more expressive while reinforcing that accessibility and mentorship matter in tech.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/dnd-productivity-tracker-generative-music
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Open source leadership operates without traditional power structures. Instead, it relies on influence, collaboration, and clear communication.
Dawn Foster shares how these dynamics help people build meaningful leadership skills—often without formal titles.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/power-vs-influence-open-source-leadership
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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James Fredley outlines how Grails moved to the Apache Software Foundation and became a Top-Level Project after 18 months of technical and governance work.
From mono-repo consolidation to reproducible builds and license compliance, this is a strong migration story for any mature open source project looking for long-term sustainability.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/migrating-open-source-project-apache-software-foundation-grails
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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LLM reliability in production is mostly a systems problem, not a model problem.
Ankush Rastogi walks through the real pressure points: latency, throughput, cost, batching, routing, caching, GPU efficiency, and observability. A good read for teams moving beyond prototype-stage AI.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/llm-production-scaling-infrastructure-challenges
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Learn Linux TV walks through building a custom Linux MOTD system with Bash, systemd services, and timers.
It is a solid hands-on example of using systemd timers instead of cron, writing scripts defensively, and improving server visibility right at login.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/replace-neofetch-linux-motd-system
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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A Raspberry Pi can run 4B-parameter models, and that changes who gets to experiment with AI.
This article unpacks quantization, the shift from specialized coding to managing AI agents, and why open source projects like vLLM matter so much to the broader ecosystem.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/specialized-coder-orchestra-conductor-ai-developer-roles
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Bryan Behrenshausen offers a clear look at OSPO work, from inbound and outbound efforts to upstream contributions.
The piece also explores why software supply chain visibility is important, but can increase pressure on maintainers without added support.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/inside-ospo-open-source-program-managers
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Synthetic data offers a practical path for AI development when privacy, imbalance, and limited edge-case data block progress.
This article walks through how teams generate realistic records, apply differential privacy, and validate usefulness without tracing back to real individuals.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/synthetic-data-accelerates-ai-development-without-privacy-risk
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
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Dr. Jure Zakotnik (@jzakotnik@mastodon.social) lays out a compelling case for decentralized document management.
Using IPFS, organizations can move beyond centralized control and improve document integrity, availability, and ownership across institutional boundaries.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/decentralized-document-management-ipfs
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
We're thrilled to have Jonathan Wright (@jonathanspw@fosstodon.org), Infrastructure Lead for @almalinux@fosstodon.org, presenting "Turkeys and DNS - Both difficult to understand, and super important to your life" at #AllThingsOpen! https://2025.allthingsopen.org/sessions/turkeys-and-dns-both-difficult-to-understand-and-super-important-to-your-life
A universe of events and platforms focused on open source, open tech and the open web. #AllThingsOpen
We're thrilled to have benny Vasquez (@benny@social.linux.pizza), Chair, Board of Directors for @almalinux@fosstodon.org, presenting "Building a No-drama Community" at #AllThingsOpen! https://2025.allthingsopen.org/sessions/building-a-no-drama-community