• Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4.0 source code and floppy images through an open-source license

    Ten years after releasing the source code of MS-DOS 1.25 and 2.0, Microsoft is making yet another contribution to the world of open-source software preservation. Working in partnership with IBM and "in the spirit of open innovation," the company has released the source code of MS-DOS 4.00 under an MIT license.Read Entire Article

  • Open Source Software : Is it Secure and Safe to Use?

    In the intricate landscape of software development, the question of whether open source software provides superior security compared to proprietary alternatives has sparked a longstanding debate. The open nature of the source code in open source projects, which allows for public scrutiny and modification, stands in sharp contrast to the closely guarded, inaccessible source code […]

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    Liverpool open talks with Feyenoord over manager Slot - sources

    Liverpool have opened talks with Feyenoord in an attempt to negotiate a deal for the Dutch club's coach, Arne Slot, to become Jürgen Klopp's successor as manager at Anfield, sources told ESPN.

  • WizardLM 2 open source LLM from Microsoft Research

    The development team at Microsoft Research has launched a second-generation version of its Wizard large language model which is now available to access and provides performance, versatility, and adherence to ethical guidelines. WizardLM 2 has showcased remarkable performance across a wide range of applications, from programming assistance to creative writing. Its ability to excel in […]

  • Kdenlive 24 video editor is free and open source

    If you are searching for a new video editor you might be interested in learning more about Kdenlive 24 a free and open source video editor. The latest iteration of the acclaimed free and open-source software launched on March 11, 2024, and brought with it a host of improvements for both amateur and expert video […]

  • Apple Releases Open Source AI Models That Run On-Device

    Apple today released several open source large language models (LLMs) that are designed to run on-device rather than through cloud servers. Called OpenELM (Open-source Efficient Language Models), the LLMs are available on the Hugging Face Hub, a community for sharing AI code. As outlined in a white paper [PDF], there are eight total OpenELM models, four of which were pre-trained using the CoreNet library, and four instruction tuned models. Apple uses a layer-wise scaling strategy that is...

  • Open source Substack rival Ghost may join the fediverse

    While the launch of a survey isn't necessarily a commitment to federating Ghost, it is another signal pointing to the broader reshaping of the web that's now underway. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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    It's baaack! Microsoft and IBM open source MS-DOS 4.0

    It's no joke. Microsoft and IBM have joined forces to open-source the 1988 operating system MS-DOS 4.0 under the MIT License. Why? Well, why not?As Scott Hanselman, Microsoft's VP of the developer community, and Jeff Wilcox, head of Microsoft's Open Source Programs Office, recount in Microsoft's Open Source Blog, "a young English researcher named Connor 'Starfrost' Hyde corresponded recently with former Microsoft Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie" about the relationship between DOS 4,...

  • Snowflake releases open source Arctic 128 Experts MoE for business

    The development team at Snowflake has introduced a new large language model named Arctic, specifically designed for enterprise applications. This artificial intelligent (AI) model is distinguished by its focus on business-to-business (B2B) usage rather than consumer applications, addressing the high costs and resource demands associated with developing custom large language models (LMS) for enterprise use. […]

  • Apple release new open source AI models for on device processing

    In a significant move towards enhancing privacy and processing efficiency, Apple has introduced a series of open source large language models (LLMs) known as OpenELM. These models are uniquely designed to operate directly on devices, diverging from the traditional reliance on cloud-based computations. This shift not only promises to improve user privacy by processing data […]

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    Move over, Alexa and Homekit: A new Assistant is here to open-source your smart home

    It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by big tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple Homekit. But as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is working for a more open smart home standard through Matter, these popular automation systems aren't as open as most smart home users want. This is how Home Assistant was born: an open-source smart home system that gives tech enthusiasts full control of their IoT devices. Paulus Schoutsen,...

  • FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse: AP source

    The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, The Associated Press has confirmed from a source. The probe, first reported by the Washington Post, centers on the 985-foot container ship, the Dali, looking at least in part into whether the crew left the Port of Baltimore knowing the vessel had serious system problems.  Authorities are looking into the events leading up to the moment the ship lost power before slamming into one of the bridge’s...