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After ‘protestware’ attacks, a Russian bank has advised clients to stop updating software

The Verge

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine draws on, consequences are being felt by many parts of the technology sector, including open-source software development. In addition, various content and malicious code can be embedded in freely distributed libraries used for software development.

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Your car is about to go open source

Galido

The main reason for the limited functionality of most IVIs is that car manufacturers use proprietary software developed by third-party suppliers to power their infotainment systems, meaning car-based apps are also proprietary. By developing an open-source platform, carmakers can share upgrades as they arrive.

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Four Attributes of Openness in Modern Communications

CTOvision

By Prayson Pate Openness is one of the most-cited advantages of cloud-based applications, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). In this context, what does open really mean? A Beginning of Openness – Documented and Supported. A Milestone – Open Source.

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GitHub reinstated a YouTube video downloader that the RIAA claimed was a piracy tool

The Verge

GitHub has reinstated an open-source tool for downloading YouTube videos, and it’s changed its policies to make similar copyright-related takedowns less likely. GitHub initially agreed, but its decision drew criticism from journalists and software developers. Photo: GitHub.

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Microsoft copied its new Windows Package Manager from rival AppGet, claims developer

The Verge

Keivan Beigi, the developer behind package manager AppGet, has provided a detailed account of Microsoft reaching out to him last year with interest in his work before going quiet and then launching its own winget rival. AppGet is a free and open source package manager for Windows, which automates installing software on Windows PCs.

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SAP unveils tools to help enterprises build their own gen AI apps

CIO Business Intelligence

SAP has unveiled new tools to build AI into business applications across its software platform, including new development tools, database functionality, AI services, and enhancements to its Business Technology Platform, BTP. It’s also adding new logging and telemetry tools to help developers fine-tune their applications.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Software-based DRM: A Comprehensive Guide

Kitaboo

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the fascinating world of Digital Rights Management (DRM) and explore how it is implemented in software applications. Table of Contents: What is Software-based DRM? Can software-based DRM be used in open-source software? Let’s start with the basics.