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Open source algorithms for network graph analysis help discover patterns in data

StellarGraph has launched a series of new algorithms for network graph analysis to help discover patterns in data, work with larger data sets and speed up performance while reducing memory usage. The version 1.0 release delivers three new algorithms into the library, supporting graph classification and spatio-temporal data.

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The best way to protect the US electrical grid is with open source

Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to protect the US electricity grid from cyber attacks by blocking power-equipment imports from “foreign adversaries.” Presumably, that includes Russia, Iran, and — most important of all — China. There’s only one problem with that: The vast majority of high-end electrical equipment is built outside of the US.
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Linux Desktop Environment Face-Off: Which GUI is Best?

Designers make Linux desktop environments to appeal to all users. You may not be a generic user. While you read this, consider what your preferences are. The two most popular desktop environments are GNOME and KDE. They have different philosophies. The third most popular Linux desktop environment is Cinnamon.

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Linux Needs at Least 10 Years to Replace Windows in China

Linux has long been considered the best alternative to Windows, and the latest data shows its market share and adoption is massively improving. But as far as China is concerned, building a Linux alternative to Windows could even take 10 years, Liu Wenhuan, the general manager of Union Tech explains.

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5 Open Source Tools Every Digital Nomad Needs

So you consider yourself a digital nomad. Well, there are plenty of open source tools that can help you achieve nomad nirvana. And because these tools are open source, they have no associated software cost, making them even more appealing. Let’s dive in and find out more about these tools.

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Hacker gains access to a small number of Microsoft’s private GitHub repos

A hacker has gained access to a Microsoft employee’s GitHub account and has downloaded some of the company’s private GitHub repositories. The intrusion is believed to have taken place in March. However, the hacker did not gain access to the source code of any major Microsoft core projects.

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How to repeat a Linux command until it succeeds

If you want to run a command on a Linux system until it succeeds, there are some really easy ways to do it that don’t require you to retype the command repeatedly or sit in front of your screen pressing !! Let’s look at the two options available with bash.

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How Tesla uses open source to generate resilience in modern electric grids

What if you wanted to build a modern electrical grid like, say, Tesla? You’d probably want to rely on open source innovation to handle electrical grid levels of complexity at unimaginable scales. Open source for resilience, in other words — an insight that clever Tesla engineers recently revealed at a conference.

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ScyllaDB Announces 4.0 Release of Its Open Source NoSQL Database

ScyllaDB has announced Scylla Open Source 4.0, the latest major release of its NoSQL database for real-time big data workloads. The release builds on Scylla’s close-to-the-hardware design, enabling optimal use of modern server infrastructure. Written from the ground-up in C++, Scylla delivers performance of millions of OPS on a single node.

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GitHub Takes Aim at Open Source Software Vulnerabilities

Open source software has the potential to be very secure. Now, code repository GitHub is rolling out new tools for its GitHub Advanced Security suite that will make it easier to root out vulnerabilities in the open source projects managed on its platform.

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