Open Source For You - December 2023

In this issue

Open Source For You

Elon Musk Envisions X As An Open Source News Platform

In a significant development, Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX and Tesla, is positioning X, formerly Twitter, as an open source news outlet.

2 mins

From 'Mostly Harmless' Distros on a Pen Drive, to Liberated Hardware and More

Abhas Abhinav’s FOSS journey began in the late nineties. His love for open source has only grown stronger with the years, though he is not too happy about the way free and proprietary software are being mixed at will in today’s world.

7 mins

Responsible Al: A Call by the US Government

A new Biden executive order calls for responsible Al principles that ensure innovation and growth with safety and privacy, without promoting biases of any kind. It's something all of us need to follow.

6 mins

Explainable Al: Enhancing Transparency and Trust

AI is giving us answers to a million questions, but we don’t really know how it arrives at them. Explainable AI (XAI) helps understand what went into making a decision, enhancing trust in the system, especially with respect to ethical practices.

6 mins

How to Use RSS for Privacy and Profit

With RSS you can reclaim your online freedom. Say no to tracking, censorship, and information overload. Experience the internet on your terms!

7 mins

Web Development: Explore Types and Career Paths

Embarking on a web development journey, whether you're drawn to front-end, back-end, or full-stack, promises a rewarding and exciting experience in this ever-evolving field. Just take the plunge!

6 mins

Role of Open Source in Designing SAN and NAS Systems

Open source SAN and NAS solutions can be an excellent option for companies needing to store vast amounts of data. Although the setup and maintenance may require more technical skill, the resulting cost-efficiency, flexibility, control, and community support can all make it worth the effort.

8 mins

Managing Data on the AWS Platform

AWS data management services offer scalability, flexibility, and strong security measures, making them an excellent solution for organisations wishing to maximise their data’s value. You need to right-size them for peak efficiency and avoiding unnecessary costs from overprovisioned resources.

10 mins

Blockchain-Based Storage Platforms that You Could Use

Blockchain’s immutability and cryptographic signatures stand guard against hacking, system failures, and data breaches, fortifying data integrity. These features are invaluable when it comes to data storage. It’s no surprise, therefore, that blockchain-based storage platforms are gaining in popularity.

3 mins

Large Language Models: Helping Manage Data

Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are the future, and promise a revolution in data management. However, development of LLMs is still very costly and inaccessible to smaller organisations. This will change as the years go by, and AI becomes more commonplace.

8 mins

Encoding and Decoding in Python for Managing Data

Encoding and decoding help transform images, videos, graphics and text into the binary format that computers understand. Python has built-in functions and modules to perform encoding and decoding operations on string data.

4 mins

Synthetic Data: Illusions, Lies, Deceptions and the Reality

It will be supremely tough to differentiate between reality and deception in an Al dominated world that uses synthetic data.

5 mins

Read all stories from {{magazineName}}

Open Source For You Magazine Description:

Open Source For You Magazine is a monthly magazine published by EFY Group in India. It is a leading open source magazine in Asia, covering a wide range of topics related to open source technologies and solutions, including:

* Open source news and trends: Open Source For You covers the latest open source news and trends from India and around the world.
* Open source tutorials and projects: The magazine features tutorials and projects on a variety of open source technologies, such as Linux, Python, and cloud computing.
* Open source product reviews: Open Source For You reviews the latest open source products and services.
* Open source interviews: The magazine interviews leading open source experts and developers to get their insights on the latest trends and developments in the open source world.

If you're interested in open source technologies and solutions, then Open Source For You Magazine is the perfect resource for you. Subscribe today and start your journey to a more informed and engaged open source enthusiast!