Technology

Open source software (OSS) has long been fundamental to shaping the digital world as we know it today. With its transparent, collaborative, and cost-effective nature, OSS continues to gain traction across industries, from enterprise IT solutions to cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) applications. As we step into 2025, several emerging trends continue to change the trajectory of OSS, how we talk about it, and its rippling impact across industries.

On average, a web page generates about 0.8 grams of CO2 per view^[1]. While that may seem small, the overall carbon emissions become significant when you multiply those grams by the billions of web pages loaded every single day.

Server monitoring is the ongoing process of tracking key metrics related to your server’s health, performance, and resource usage. This includes things like CPU load, memory consumption, network traffic, and disk space. 

Securely transferring files is a significant challenge for many businesses, especially when handling large or sensitive data. Without the right tools, it can lead to inefficiencies or potential security risks.

Is your site or business growing in popularity? Has your online presence become such an integral part of your business that any interruption to your service will slow your operations down? If so, it may be time to upgrade your server level.

The tech world has recently focused on artificial intelligence – primarily with ChatGPT. Microsoft has funded the creator, OpenAI who made it available to the public. The chatbot AI system has become a sensation in the few months since its release in November 2022.

One of the most popular Linux operating systems (also known as distros) is CentOS. CentOS is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), a Linux distro designed for commercial applications. The most recent version of CentOS is CentOS 8. At the end of 2021, CentOS 8 will be phased out and replaced with CentOS Stream for continued support and development. In this article, we will explore the concepts of RHEL, CentOS 8, and CentOS Stream and discuss how they relate to one another. 

Working remotely through the internet may include having to access a web-based application, updating or creating client websites, or simply interacting with your co-workers through web-based productivity suites or other applications. Many of us who are used to working in an office space may not be familiar with working away from the desktops that are anchored on an office desk. 

Enterprise software seems to get more complicated every day. Larger systems require special training or the dispatch of special consultants. Meanwhile, smaller pieces of software often win the day. Smaller software, like browser extensions, can provide a lot of value even in a smaller package. Continue reading –>

The graphic user interface (GUI) makes computer tasks easier for those uncomfortable with the text-only terminal, or command line interface (CLI). It’s quicker and less prone to issues caused by typing mistakes. However, the CLI is more powerful (for those who can take full advantage of it) than the GUI which is a middle-man limited by buttons and specific character requirements.