Tux Machines

Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jul 16, 2023

Open Hardware and Retro

Is it the end for linux distros without systemd? Is doomsday near?

"The world after Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. A new generation of the Internet?" [Ed: Ironically, the FSFE's always-biggest sponsor is the YouTube company]

↺ "The world after Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. A new generation of the Internet?"

↺ Ironically, the FSFE's always-biggest sponsor is the YouTube company

> More and more people are turning away from social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube to alternatives like Mastodon and PeerTube. Why are they different? How are they changing the web? And how can you get involved in the Fediverse? Join our symposium and get an insight into these decentralised social networks through our talks and workshops on 22.09.2023!

> The Free Software Foundation Europe, the Centre for Civic Education of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Adult Education Centre Cologne are organising this free event. It is aimed at multipliers in political education, teachers, representatives of public institutions and educational establishments, as well as all interested parties.

Machine learning startup Deci open-sources tool to analyze AI training dataset health

↺ Machine learning startup Deci open-sources tool to analyze AI training dataset health

> Deep learning automation startup Deci AI Ltd. today announced the launch of a free and open-source artificial intelligence tool that can profile datasets for model training purposes.

Will the European Cyber Resilience Act Kill Open Source Software?

↺ Will the European Cyber Resilience Act Kill Open Source Software?

> The European Union’s proposed Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) aims to bolster cybersecurity across the continent. However, it has sparked significant concern within the open source software community. Critics argue that the CRA could impose increased legal and financial responsibilities on open source contributors, potentially stifling innovation and damaging the open source ecosystem. Furthermore, the legislation’s vulnerability disclosure requirements could inadvertently expose software vulnerabilities to a larger audience, increasing the risk of malicious exploitation. This article delves into the potential implications of the CRA for open source software and the broader digital landscape in Europe.

> The European “Cyber Resilience Act” (CRA) was introduced by the European Commission in September 2022. It aims to impose cybersecurity obligations for digital products and services within the European Union.

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