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How to Install Ruby on CentOS/RHEL 8

Tecmint - Thu, 04/23/2020 - 15:23
Ruby is a dynamic, multi-purpose, free, and open-source programming language that is usually used for the development of web applications. It’s a high-level programming language that enjoys a vibrant community of developers who help...

Should you outsource your next open source project?

opensource.com - Thu, 04/23/2020 - 15:02

There are many benefits of using open source solutions for your projects. They're flexible, agile, cost-effective, and highly customizable. Most offer reliable information security thanks to the responsiveness of the open source community. In addition, you can start small and then scale up to shorten the development cycle and achieve results quickly.

However, implementing open source software may require specific expertise you don't have in-house. Should you outsource your next open source project, or assemble an in-house team?


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Getting to know our new, virtual world

opensource.com - Thu, 04/23/2020 - 15:01

Witnessing the ongoing global impact of COVID-19 is a profoundly affecting experience that continues to humble us all in ways we couldn't have anticipated. Technology organizations are quickly evolving within this new reality, in which all of our human interactions are virtual until further notice.


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4 open source chat applications you should use right now

opensource.com - Thu, 04/23/2020 - 15:00

The first thing we usually do after waking up in the morning is to check our cellphone to see if there are important messages from our colleagues and friends. Whether or not it's a good idea, this behavior has become part of our daily lifestyle.

"Man is a rational animal. He can think up a reason for anything he wants to believe."
– Anatole France


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Facebook Posts Latest Memory Controller Patches With Up To 45% Better Slab Utilization

Phoronix - Thu, 04/23/2020 - 14:20
Facebook engineer Roman Gushchin presented a new slab memory controller for Linux last September. The new memory controller has been very promising with the potential of using 30~40% less memory and less memory fragmentation, among other benefits. The third revision to that kernel work has now been sent out for evaluation...

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