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Open Source Apps for all

As the entertainment industry continues to shift towards online platforms, security and privacy have become paramount concerns for Open Source apps. With millions of users accessing streaming services, social media, and gaming platforms daily, ensuring that personal data remains protected is crucial.

 

Entertainment Open Source apps must implement robust measures to safeguard user information, such as encrypting sensitive data, using secure authentication protocols, and implementing strict access controls. Additionally, they should prioritize transparency in their privacy policies, clearly outlining how user data will be used and shared.

 

Furthermore, regular security audits and penetration testing can help identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them. By prioritizing security and privacy, Open Source apps can build trust with users, reduce the risk of cyber attacks, and maintain a strong online presence.

security & Privacy

The big tech companies, such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and others, have been accused of engaging in mass surveillance and data collection practices that raise serious concerns about privacy.

These companies collect vast amounts of personal information from users, including:

Name and Contact Info: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.

Search History: Search queries, browsing history, and online activities.

Location Data: Location coordinates, IP addresses, and device IDs.

Financial Information: Transaction data from purchases, payments, and financial services.

Biometric Data: Facial recognition data, voice recordings, and other biometric information.

Data Sharing: This collected data is then shared with third-party companies, advertisers, and government agencies for various purposes:

Targeted Advertising: To serve personalized ads based on user interests and behaviors.

Market Research: To analyze consumer trends and preferences.

Government Surveillance: To provide law enforcement agencies with access to user information.

Monetization: The collected data is used to generate revenue through various means:

Advertising: Targeted advertising generates billions of dollars in annual revenue for these companies.

Data Brokering: Data is sold or shared with other companies, often without users' knowledge or consent.

Personalized Services: User information is used to offer personalized services and recommendations.

Concerns: The widespread collection and sharing of personal data raises concerns about:

Privacy Violations: Unauthorized access to sensitive information can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and other harms.

Biased Decision-Making: Algorithms that rely on biased or incomplete data may perpetuate discrimination and inequality.

Lack of Transparency: Users are often unaware of how their data is being used, making it difficult to make informed decisions.

In summary, the big tech companies have been accused of engaging in mass surveillance and data collection practices that raise serious concerns about privacy, security, and transparency.

Changing the future

Open source refers to a type of software development that makes the source code (the underlying programming instructions) freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. This means that users can access the original code, make changes as needed, and share their modifications with others.

 

Free: Open-source software is free to download, use, and distribute.

Source Code Available: The source code is publicly available for anyone to view, modify, or redistribute.

 

Modifiable: Users can make changes to the original code as needed.

Distributable: Modified versions of the software can be shared with others.

Increased Transparency: Open-source projects are transparent about their development process and source code.

Community Involvement: Many open-source projects rely on community involvement, which leads to faster bug fixes, new features, and improved overall quality.

Customization: Users can tailor the software to meet specific needs or integrate it with other systems.

Cost-Effective: Open-source solutions often eliminate licensing fees and reduce costs associated with proprietary software.

 

Examples of Popular Open-Source Projects:

Linux Operating System

Apache Web Server

MySQL Database Management System

Python Programming Language

Wikipedia Online Encyclopedia

 

How Does it Work?

Open-source projects typically follow a collaborative development process:

Initial Development: A developer or team creates the initial code.

Community Involvement: The community reviews, tests, and contributes to the project through bug reports, feature requests, and patches.

Version Control Systems: Tools like Git help manage changes, track updates, and facilitate collaboration among developers.

 

Why is Open Source Important?

Innovation: Open-source projects foster innovation by encouraging experimentation and creativity.

Security: With many eyes reviewing the code, open-source software tends to be more secure than proprietary solutions.

Flexibility: Open-source options can adapt to changing needs or integrate with other systems.

 

Open source is a powerful approach that promotes collaboration, transparency, and innovation in software development. By making the source code freely available, open-source projects empower users to customize, modify, and contribute to the project's growth.

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6 Predictions for Linux and Open Source in 2024

 

 

Year 2024 is here, and it is time to look forward to the trends that will shape the year.

We are not fortune-tellers, so we cannot tell exactly what will happen. However, we could surely make some predictions based on what we've seen so far.

And here are our predictions on how things will move for Linux and Open Source.

 

1. Rise of Open-Source AI

Mozilla was among the first ones to kick 2023 off with plans to work on open-source AI and to develop solutions like ChatGPT. That was followed by Hugging Face stepping up their game and becoming one of the most popular AI communities out there, facilitating collaboration on a global scale.

We also saw the birth of The AI Alliance, formed with over 50 founding members that include some big names such as Meta, Intel, Oracle, CERN, etc. with a simple goal; to support open innovation and science in AI. There was even an open-source project called GuardRail that aims to promote Responsible AI development by providing a framework for keeping AI in check.

All the open-source AI development might translate into integrations with distributions or open-source tools. Sure, unlike other commercially successful desktop operating systems, Linux distros may not “market” the AI-powered features, but you never know?

All in all, if you ask us, the year 2024 will be a crucial year for open-source AI, and we can't wait to see what's in store! 

 

2. More Games for Linux

Gaming on Linux has been something of a hit or miss in the past, even though we had some native games, and useful tools such as Wine, Lutris, Bottles, etc. Linux was not really the focus of many game developers, until Valve's Steam Deck handheld arrived. Powered by the Arch-based SteamOS, this device has paved the way for many games to run on Linux, while also turning the attention of game devs towards the platform.

In 2023, we already saw plenty of game releases that work natively on Linux, and 2024 should be no different. Not to forget, the open-source gaming tools like Bottles will also work on improving the user experience. So, a user who switched from Windows should find the platform more convenient for gaming.

 

 

3. More Immutable Linux Distros

Yes, the range of immutable Linux distros is all set to expand in 2024 with Ubuntu taking the center stage by announcing earlier in 2023 that they will be offering a Snap-based immutable Ubuntu Desktop with the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release. (now 24.10). This will upset some people, but it’s coming nevertheless.

While Fedora already had an immutable variant (Silverblue) with GNOME desktop, they have added one more to their offerings. With the Fedora 39 release a new variant, “Fedora Onyx” debuted with the Budgie desktop. Seeing that, we also expect other new immutable offerings in 2024, with existing immutable distros such as blendOS and Vanilla OS becoming better.

 

4. Introduction of RISC-V Servers

With the United States escalating their AI Chip war with China in 2023, we may see RISC-V powered servers being one of the hot takes of 2024 as the country scrambles to become more independent in the field of chip manufacturing. They have already begun by deploying what they claim to be the “first commercial implementation of RISC-V cluster in the cloud”, which is a SOPHON SG2042 powered cluster set up at Shandong University.

 

5. Better UI/UX on Linux Distros

If we were to take 2023 as an indicator, we can confidently say that 2024 will be a year when we will see many innovations being made for the user interface and user experience side of things on a Linux distro.

Take for instance what the GNOME 45 release did, it ditched the “Activities” button for a pill-shaped workspace switcher that changed the way users interacted with workspaces.

Then there's Zorin OS 17, which redefined the visual experience in a Linux distro by implementing a “Spatial Desktop” so that users get better contextual awareness while interacting with the desktop.

And, as a first, in 2024, we will be seeing a blue screen of death in Linux, thanks to systemd that will serve up helpful error messages in the event of a boot failure. Exciting distribution releases like Vanilla OS 2 (Orchid), desktop upgrades like KDE Plasma 6, Rust-based COSMIC by Pop!_OS might take this all up a notch, or so we hope! Not to forget that there has been a considerable push towards a Wayland by default future for many Linux distros too!

 

6. Source-Available for Software Projects

Even though some software projects do not entirely adhere to open-source principles, some have taken the route to make the source-code publicly available (with the restriction to distribute it commercially).

This is made possible by licenses like CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0). Some may argue that companies should embrace open-source definition for their products. However, we believe, this approach will improve the trust and promote transparency compared to any traditional closed-source product. Year of the Linux Desktop? We know that this is something that we have been hoping for ever since the Linux desktop started making big strides in terms of user-friendliness and being accessible to more users.

 

And looking at the market share for Linux, you may think that the numbers are too low. But, we can't lose hope just yet. This is probably your reaction right now.

Even though we may be far from the year of the Linux desktop, we will still be closer to it than ever before. You see, there has been a steady increase in the adoption rates for Linux desktop in 2023, and 2024 might just be the year we see a more meaningful uptick.