What Does 'Open Source' Actually Mean, And How Did It Start?

When you hear the term "open source," it's talking about any publicly accessible design that people are free to change and ...
Computer Weekly

OpenUK works with UKRI on open source guidance for public sector

Collaboration aims to boost awaness of open source initiatives, community development and the procurement process ...
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What is open source?

I published a version of this article on Medium eight years ago. This version is updated with new references and arguments. Over the last few years, I’ve been a part of lots of discussions — across ...
ZDNet

10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free

If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. I've been using ...
BMJ Open

Effect of saffron supplementation on Parkinson’s disease: a study protocol for a triple-blind randomised controlled clinical trial

Introduction Although there are some drugs to control Parkinson’s disease (PD), they have several side effects and cannot ...

So long, SaaS: Why AI spells the end of per-seat software licenses - and what comes next

The AI surge is forcing application vendors to restructure how they deliver and charge for solutions. Software companies will ...
Wired

Vibe Coding Is the New Open Source—in the Worst Way Possible

Just like you probably don't grow and grind wheat to make flour for your bread, most software developers don't write every line of code in a new project from scratch. Doing so would be extremely slow ...
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I tried switching to open-source software for everything but hit a wall I didn’t expect

I believe open source is the way to go. It takes control from big tech and puts it back in your hands. From building my sync ...
MLive

Michigan budget leaves door open for raising hunting, fishing license fees

LANSING, MI - A new state budget won’t mean higher hunting and fishing license fees — at least for now. Lawmakers cut out spending proposals from the final state budget passed early on Friday morning, ...
CoinDesk

Fasset Wins Malaysia License to Launch First Stablecoin-Based Islamic Digital Bank

Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has been given a provisional banking license in Malaysia, clearing the way for what it calls the world’s first stablecoin-powered Islamic digital bank. The ...
Autoblog

California Unveils New Driver’s License With Scenic Design and Tougher Security

The DMV has launched a redesigned California driver license that pays homage to the state’s landscape while boosting digital security. California is giving its driver’s licenses and ID cards a major ...
WAVY-TV

Drivers without REAL ID can renew their license online under new law: NCDMV

NORTH CAROLINA (WAVY) – The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that eligible drivers without a REAL ID can renew their driver license online for a second time effective ...