Tag: Open source
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PostHog vs Matomo: Choosing the right self-hosted analytics tool
Posted on July 15, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
PostHog and Matomo serve distinct analytics purposes: PostHog excels in product analytics for SaaS applications, while Matomo is a robust web analytics platform. Both support self-hosting via Docker, but differ in resource usage and feature sets. By Alex Thornton.
Tags analytics devops docker open-source miscellaneous
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Why self-hosted analytics is the only safe way to attribute ai-assistant traffic
Posted on July 12, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Matomo 5.8 introduces a dedicated AI-assistant tracking module that enables self-hosted analytics platforms to isolate genuine human demand from AI-generated noise. This update transforms self-hosted measurement from a privacy checkbox into a critical attribution control layer for SaaS founders and growth engineers navigating an era where chatbots and voice assistants generate significant referral traffic. By ImaLamer.
Tags analytics open-source ai devops big-data
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Bridging Eras: Implementing ADBC interfaces for COBOL systems
Posted on June 8, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
This article explores the integration of modern data standards like Apache Arrow and ADBC with legacy COBOL systems. It challenges the notion of COBOL as merely 'legacy' code, positioning it as critical production infrastructure in banking and government. By adopting efficient, columnar memory formats, organizations can modernize data pipelines without replacing core systems, enabling high-performance analytics on decades-old codebases. By Ian Cook.
Tags database open-source software-architecture performance fintech
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OpenWorkers: Escaping Cloudflare lock-in with self-hosted serverless
Posted on June 3, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
OpenWorkers is an open-source project that allows developers to run Cloudflare Workers-compatible JavaScript code on their own infrastructure, addressing the vendor lock-in issues associated with proprietary serverless platforms. By Kelly.
Tags serverless open-source javascript cloud cio
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European open digital ecosystems strategy
Posted on May 8, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length long
Open source powers Europe's digital economy, contributing €65–95B annually to GDP. From energy (Baltic RCC) to cloud (NUBO), finance (Deutsche Bank), and mobility (EV charging), real-world use cases show how it boosts resilience, innovation, and sovereignty. By Paula Grzegorzewska.
Tags open-source cloud miscellaneous linux cio ai
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS features: What's new in Resolute Raccoon
Posted on May 6, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) brings Linux kernel 7.0, GNOME 50, TPM‑encrypted installs, and Rust‑based sudo for a hardened, performance‑focused release. By John Britto.
Tags open-source linux servers software
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The value of Open Source AI for the Canadian economy
Posted on May 2, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length long
The fifth report in our Meta-sponsored series examines the open source AI opportunity for Canada. Key findings show that despite the country's early momentum in policy development, funding, and academic excellence, it faces challenges in the commercialization of AI. By Hilary Carter, Anna Hermansen, the Linux Foundation.
Tags open-source ai miscellaneous performance cio
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Bridging the open source gap: from funding paradoxes to digital sovereignty
Posted on December 22, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Europe boasts a strong grassroots open-source community, yet struggles to translate that activity into commercial value. This article, based on Linux Foundation research, explores the disconnect between European developer contributions and funding, highlighting the need for greater C-level recognition of open-source's value and a more robust ecosystem to foster commercial ventures. It argues that bridging this gap is crucial for Europe's digital sovereignty in an increasingly geopolitically charged landscape. By Olimpiu Pop.
Tags web-development app-development open-source cio
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Apache Airflow for MLOPS and ETL - Description, benefits and examples
Posted on July 24, 2025, Level intermediate Resource Length long
Apache Airflow is a leading open-source tool for workflow orchestration, designed to manage complex tasks in Python. Developed by Airbnb and now part of the Apache Software Foundation, it's widely adopted for its flexibility and scalability in data engineering workflows. By Rost Glukhov.
Tags apache open-source analytics big-data data-science
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How to use rsnapshot for incremental backups on Raspberry Pi
Posted on July 22, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length short
After trying out several backup tools over the years, rsnapshot has proven to be one of the most reliable, and setting it up on a Raspberry Pi is easier than you might think. As you know, maintaining our Raspberry Pi infrastructure is crucial. Data loss can disrupt projects and impact efficiency, so we need a robust backup solution. The article highlights `rsnapshot`, a powerful open-source tool that provides an excellent way to automate incremental backups on our Pis. Let me show you how it all works. By Usman Qamar.
Tags linux open-source infosec servers
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Linux surpasses 5% market share on US desktops for the first time
Posted on July 19, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length short
The rise in Linux desktop market share is significant, representing an evolving landscape for operating system technologies. This necessitates strategic considerations around platform support, security hardening, and potential integration opportunities. Understanding the drivers of this shift (privacy, open-source ethos, hardware compatibility) informs our long-term technology roadmap and investment decisions regarding containerization, virtualization, and cloud-native architectures. The increasing reliance on Linux-based systems also influences developer toolchains and deployment strategies. By Skye Jacobs.
Tags browsers open-source linux cio analytics
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How AI coding tools open the door to hackers through fake packages
Posted on April 20, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length medium
A new UTSA study exposes how AI coding assistants can hallucinate fake software packages—creating an easy gateway for hackers to hijack your code with a single, trusted command. By University of Texas at San Antonio.
Tags infosec app-development open-source learning