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Best Open-Source Projects That Will Lead In 2026
Top-Rated Open-Source Projects Like Supabase and Langchain That Will Lead Adoption in 2026
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OpenSource For U, Thursday, January 8th, 2026
The Role Of Open Source In Building Modern Data Infrastructure
It's no secret that open source is emerging as the backbone of modern data infrastructure. Here's a list of the core open source technologies used to deploy this infrastructure, along with some real-world examples and a brief on why open source matters.
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LinuxInsighter, Monday, January 5th, 2026
Open Source In 2026 Faces A Defining Moment
Open-source software and Linux are no longer fringe technologies in 2026. After decades of steady adoption, they now sit at the core of enterprise computing, cloud infrastructure, and the fast-emerging world of AI - while expanding their reach into professional desktop use. What was once optional infrastructure has become foundational.
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OpenSource For U, December 11,2025
Docker Open Sources 1000+ Hardened Container Images Under Apache 2.0
Docker has open sourced its most security-critical container infrastructure, making over 1000 hardened images free under Apache 2.0 to turn secure-by-default containers into an industry-wide baseline rather than a paid feature.
more → Help Net Security, December 11,2025
40 Open-Source Tools Redefining How Security Teams Secure The Stack
Open source security software has become a key way for teams to get flexibility, transparency, and capability without licensing costs.
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OpenSource For U, Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
The Top Open Source Quantum Computing Frameworks
Open source could well be the backbone of quantum computing. Explore how the most popular open source quantum computing frameworks work and what they can be used for.
more → OpenSource For U, Monday, November 24th, 2025
How Open Source Is Augmenting Quantum Machine Learning
Quantum machine learning is a subject of huge interest today as it promises to solve the more complex problems we face. Open source is helping it cross global boundaries so that teams across the world can collaborate to improve lives. What's more, India has the potential to be a leader in this field.
more → Help Net Security, Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Hottest Cybersecurity Open-Source Tools Of The Month: October 2025
This month's roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments.
more → Help Net Security, Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Proximity: Open-Source MCP Security Scanner
Proximity is a new open-source tool that scans Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It identifies the prompts, tools, and resources that a server makes available, and it can evaluate how those elements might introduce security risks.
more → Search Security, Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Ultimate Guide To Open Source Security: Risks, Attacks & Defenses
Unlike closed-source code or proprietary applications, open source software (OSS) exposes its source code, allowing anyone to view, modify, or contribute to it.
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IT's FOSS, Monday, October 27th, 2025
Ghostty Terminal: Never Understood The Hype Until I Tried It
When I first started using Linux, I did not care much about the terminal applications. Not in the sense that I was not using the terminal but more like I never cared about trying other terminal application (or terminal emulators, if you want to use the correct technical term.)
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Security Boulevard, Monday, October 13th, 2025
Free Open-Source Software For Modern Identity And Access Management
Introduction to Modern IAM and the Role of Open Source
more → Help Net Security, Friday, October 10th, 2025
Nagios: Open-Source Monitoring Solution
Nagios is an open-source monitoring solution, now included as part of the robust Nagios Core Services Platform (CSP). It delivers end-to-end visibility across the entire IT infrastructure, covering everything from websites and DNS to servers, routers, switches, workstations, and critical services. It helps organizations proactively detect issues, minimize downtime, and ensure the reliability of their systems.
more → Help Net Security, Monday, October 6th, 2025
The Hidden Risks Inside Open-Source Code
Open-source software is everywhere. It runs the browsers we use, the apps we rely on, and the infrastructure that keeps businesses connected. For many security leaders, it is simply part of the environment, not something they think about every day. That is where trouble can start.
more → Tecmint, Monday, September 22nd, 2025
50+ Best Free And Open-Source Software For Linux In 2025
It is time once again to share a list of the best free and open-source software I've come across in 2025. Some of these programs are long-standing favorites that continue to improve year after year, while others are newer projects that caught my attention and proved useful in my daily Linux workflow.
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FOSS FORCE, Monday, September 22nd, 2025
If Open Source Stops Being Global, It Stops Being Open
Geopolitics increasingly pushes the technology landscape towards local control. Europe is debating if it should 'buy European.' Washington pressures allies to stop big tech regulation. Chinese hackers got caught trying to slip back doors into open source projects. Sanctions forced Linus Torvalds to bar Russian maintainers from controlling kernel subsystems.
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linuxiac, Friday, September 12th, 2025
Samba 4.23 Released with SMB3 Unix Extensions Enabled by Default
Samba 4.23 enables SMB3 Unix Extensions by default, improving POSIX interoperability for Linux and UNIX clients with proper permissions and symlinks.
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OpenSource For U.com, Monday, September 8th, 2025
Implementing Zero Trust With The Power Of Open Source
Zero trust architecture that trusts nothing and no one is the order of the day. What's great is that open source offers a range of tools to implement such architecture. Find out what these tools are, and how to put them to best use.
more → 9to5Linux, Monday, September 1st, 2025
LibreOffice 25.8 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, This Is What's New
Highlights include support for exporting PDF 2.0, optimized memory management, and up to 30% faster opening of files in Writer and Calc.
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ITProToday, Monday, September 1st, 2025
As Open Source AI Takes Off, Accountability And Governance Must Keep Pace
As models like DeepSeek-R1 rival proprietary systems at a fraction of the cost, the AI landscape is shifting toward transparency and governance - making the database the new control plane for responsible innovation.
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ITProToday, Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
New Research Debunks Open Source Business Model Myths
The study shatters open source business myths: COSS companies achieve 7x higher valuations, proving community and commerce aren't mutually exclusive.
more → FOSS Force, Monday, August 25th, 2025
Is It Really Open Source? How to Tell if a Project Walks the Walk
Not all open source is created equal, argues open source advocate, Nextcloud co-founder, and FOSS Force guest writer Jos Poortvliet.
more → The Register, Thursday, August 21st, 2025
LibreOffice 25.8: Faster, leaner, and finally speaks PDF 2.0
Update boosts Microsoft file imports, adds new spreadsheet functions, and drops older Windows
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OpenSource For U, Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
The Relevance Of Open Source In A GenAI And LLM-Driven World
For years, the question of whether open source is a bane or a boon has been a subject of debate. While it offers significant advantages by democratising access to tools and technologies, open source also presents a few challenges. But where does it stand in a world dominated by artificial intelligence? Let's find out.
more → LibreOffice, Monday, July 21st, 2025
The Document Foundation Announces LibreOffice 25.2.5
LibreOffice 24.8 has now reached the end of life, so all users have to update their free office suite to the latest release
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OpenSource for U, Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Optimising IT With Open Source: A Guide To Asset Management Solutions
Here's a comprehensive overview of leading open source IT asset management (ITAM) solutions and their potential to transform how organisations manage their assets.
more → SiliconANGLE, Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Open Source Summit: The Rise Of Open-Source Observability - theCUBE Analysis
In a landscape where speed, visibility and automation drive competitive advantage, open-source observability is becoming a foundational element of modern enterprise infrastructure.
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HelpNet Security, Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
35 Open-Source Security Tools To Power Your Red Team, SOC, And Cloud Security
This article showcases free, open-source security tools that support your organization's teams in red teaming, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability scanning, and cloud security.
more → 9to5linux, Monday, June 9th, 2025
LibreOffice 25.2.4 Office Suite Is Now Available
All users of the LibreOffice 25.2 office suite series are urged to update to this version as soon as possible.
more → OpenSource For U, Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Are You Using Open Source Tools To Build A Secure And Scalable IT Infrastructure
As IT infrastructures become increasingly complex, ensuring they are secure and scalable is more critical than ever in today's digital landscape. Open source tools offer cost-effective, flexible, and powerful solutions, enabling organisations to secure their networks, automate processes, and maintain compliance-all without the high costs associated with proprietary solutions.
more → VentureBeat, Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Enterprise Alert: PostgresSQL Just Became The Database You Can't Ignore For AI Applications
The open-source PostgreSQL (sometimes also referred to as Postgres) is apparently a very hot commodity for big enterprise data platform vendors.
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HelpNet Security, Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Hottest Cybersecurity Open-Source Tools Of The Month: May 2025
This month's roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments.
more → OpenSource For U, Monday, May 26th, 2025
The Rise Of Open Source Generative AI
The generative AI revolution has accelerated over the last few years, with advancements reshaping multiple industries by automating complex tasks and enhancing human capabilities.
more → Cloud Native Now, Friday, May 16th, 2025
Survey: Cloud Native Technologies Driving Open Source Software Adoption
A survey of 433 IT professionals published this week by OpenLogic, an arm of Perforce, finds that 95% are using open source software, with 40% using cloud and container technologies.
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The Document Foundation, Monday, May 12th, 2025
LibreOffice 24.8.7 Is Available For Download
LibreOffice 24.8.7, the seventh and last minor release of the LibreOffice 24.8 family of the free open source, volunteer-supported office suite for Windows (Intel, AMD and ARM), MacOS (Apple and Intel) and Linux, is available
more → 9to5Linux, Friday, May 9th, 2025
LibreOffice 25.2.3 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 68 Bug Fixes
The Document Foundation announced today the general availability of LibreOffice 25.2.3 as the third maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 25.2 office suite series to fix various bugs and other issues.
more → BigDATAwire, Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Open Source AI Gets A Boost As IBM Hands Over Key Projects To Linux Foundation
The open AI movement gains momentum with IBM's latest contribution. The Linux Foundation has welcomed three new AI projects contributed by Big Blue into its LF AI & Data Foundation: Docling, BeeAI, and the Data Prep Kit. These projects reflect a growing shift toward open and collaborative AI development.
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Search Security, Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
10 Leading Open Source Application Security Testing Tools
Security testing enables companies to discover and remediate vulnerabilities and weaknesses in apps before malicious actors find them.
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HelpNet Security, Monday, May 5th, 2025
I Skip Open Source Apps When I See This On Their Website
I spend a lot of time looking at open source projects, for work and for fun. One of the things I'll look at first is what kind of support and social links they have. I've learned to quickly tell, just by glancing at those icons, if the project is user-friendly and trustworthy.
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IT'S FOSS, Thursday, May 1st, 2025
FOSS Weekly #25.18: Linux Magazine, Modern Terminals, Muse Pi, apt Guide and More
Before the age of blogs, forums, and YouTube tutorials, Linux users relied on printed magazines to stay informed and inspired. Titles like Linux Journal, Linux Format, and Maximum Linux were lifelines for enthusiasts, packed with tutorials, distro reviews, and CD/DVDs.
more → SC Media, Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Cloud Security Shifts Toward Open-Source Tools
Cloud cybersecurity refers to the measures and practices designed to protect data, applications, and services hosted in cloud environments from threats like unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyberattacks. It encompasses a broad range of strategies including encryption, identity management, access control, and compliance with regulatory standards.
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LinuxLinks, Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
17 Best Free and Open Source Linux MySQL Tools
MySQL is a relational database management system. It provides a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL is the most popular open source database, and is the database component of the LAMP software stack.
more → VentureBeat, Saturday, April 19th, 2025
The Open Source Advantage: Faster Bugs, Better Builds, Wider Buy-In
Software companies have a lot of decisions to make as they move through the stages of building a thriving business. Among the many issues to debate is whether or not to open source their technology. It's a big decision, and the licensing around open source receives a lot of attention in tech circles.
more → OpenSource, Thursday, April 17th, 2025
How Open Source Llms Are Shaping The Future Of AI
The future of AI isn't locked behind proprietary paywalls-it's open and collaborative, with open source LLMs giving businesses the power to innovate on their own terms.
more → SC Media, Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Survey Finds 95% Of IT Teams Use Open Source
A new OpenLogic survey of 433 IT professionals shows that open-source software is nearly universal, with 95% of respondents using it and over a quarter reporting substantial growth in usage over the past year, according to a report by Cloud Native Now.
more → LinuxInsider, Monday, April 14th, 2025
Open Source Security At Risk From Poor Oversight
Open-source software has become a prime target in the escalating wave of cybersecurity threats. As attacks grow more sophisticated, the open-source community is racing to close critical security gaps and stop malicious code before it spreads.
more → It's FOSS, Monday, April 14th, 2025
Birth Of Unix
Sometimes it feels like Unix has been around forever, at least to users who have used Linux, or BSD in any form for a decade or more now.
more → 9to5Linux, Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
LibreOffice 25.2.2 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 83 Bug Fixes
All users of the LibreOffice 25.2 office suite series are urged to update to this version as soon as possible.
more → InfoQ, Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Qcon London: A Three-Step Blueprint For Managing Open Source Risk
At QCon London 2025, vulnerability manager Celine Pypaert discussed managing open-source dependency risks while maintaining momentum in innovation. She described a three-part blueprint for handling the security challenges that arise with the now widespread use of open-source dependencies.
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LinuxLinks, Monday, April 7th, 2025
Best Free And Open Source Software: March 2025 Updates
Here are the latest updates to our compilation of recommended software. Another hectic month to say the least.
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