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In 2016, the Software Freedom Conservancy filed a lawsuit against VMware, claiming that the 'vmkernel' component in VMware ESXi was built using code from the Linux kernel. However, the code of the component is closed, which violates the requirements of the GPLv2 license. At that time, the court did not issue a ruling on the merits. The case was closed due to lack of proper expertise and uncertainty with […]
Figma is an online service for interface development and prototyping with the ability to organize real-time collaborative work. It is positioned by its creators as a primary competitor to Adobe's software products. Figma is suitable for creating both simple prototypes and design systems, as well as complex projects (mobile apps, portals). In 2018, the platform became one of the fastest-growing tools for developers and designers. […]
At the beginning of a developer's career, it can often be daunting: unfamiliar problems arise, there is much to learn, and difficult decisions must be made. In some cases, we may make mistakes in those decisions. This is completely natural, and there's no need to beat yourself up over it. What is worth doing is to remember your experiences for the future. I am a senior developer, […]
The release of the PoCL 1.3 (Portable Computing Language OpenCL) project is available, which advances the implementation of the OpenCL standard, independent of graphics accelerator manufacturers, allowing the use of various backends for executing OpenCL kernels on different types of graphics and central processors. The project code is licensed under the MIT license. Support for operation on X86_64, MIPS32, ARM v7, AMD HSA APU, and various specialized TTA processors (Transport […]
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia), overseeing the development of the AV1 video encoding format, has issued a statement regarding Sisvel's attempts to form a patent pool to collect royalties for using AV1. AOMedia is confident that they will overcome the challenges that have arisen and maintain the royalty-free nature of AV1. AOMedia will protect the AV1 ecosystem through a specially created program for […]
After a year of development, the release of the Apache CloudStack 4.12 cloud platform has been announced, which automates the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of private, hybrid, or public cloud infrastructures (IaaS, Infrastructure as a Service). CloudStack was transferred to the Apache Foundation by Citrix, which acquired the project after purchasing Cloud.com. Installation packages are prepared for RHEL/CentOS and Ubuntu. CloudStack is hypervisor agnostic and […]
Let's get to the essence of the methodology and who can benefit from it. We will also discuss DevOps specialists: their responsibilities, salaries, and skills. Photo Matt Moor / Flickr / CC BY-SA What is DevOps DevOps is a software development methodology aimed at improving collaboration between programmers and system administrators in a company. If IT specialists from different departments do not understand each other's tasks […]
This article is the fifth in the series of articles titled 'How to Take Control of Your Network Infrastructure'. You can find the contents and links to all articles in the series here. This part will focus on the Campus (Office) & Remote access VPN segments. It may seem that designing an office network is simple. Indeed, you take L2/L3 switches and connect them together. Then, you perform basic configuration […]
As more organizations accelerate innovation by moving their businesses to the cloud, enhancing security becomes critical for every industry. Azure has built-in security management capabilities for data, applications, compute, networks, identity, and threat protection, enabling the customization of security and the integration of partner solutions. We continue to invest in security, and we are excited to share some cool updates, […]
On March 21-22, 2019, my colleagues and I attended the AgileDays 2019 conference, and I would like to share a bit about it. Location: Moscow, International Trade Center What is AgileDays? AgileDays is an annual conference on agile process management, now in its 13th iteration. If you are unfamiliar with concepts like 'flat organizational structure' and […]
The Matrix — a film by the Wachowski siblings — is rich in meanings: philosophical, religious, and cultural, and occasionally it is analyzed through the lens of conspiracy theories. Another meaning pertains to team dynamics. In the team, there is a seasoned team lead and a young specialist who needs to be quickly trained, integrated into the team, and sent to accomplish the task. Yes, there is a specific vibe with the leather coats and sunglasses in […]
The purpose of this article is to showcase, through the schema-keeper library, the tools that significantly simplify the database development process within PHP projects using PostgreSQL DBMS. The information in this article will be particularly beneficial for developers who want to fully leverage PostgreSQL's capabilities but face challenges in maintaining business logic deployed in the database. This article will not describe the advantages of […]
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