Can Wasm replace containers?
Heralded as the fourth standard of the web, WebAssembly, or Wasm for short, has sparked heated discussion since its origins. Wasm is an assembly-like programming language, a compact binary format, and a compilation target for C, C++, C#, Go, JavaScrip...
Breaking down digital silos
To absolutely no one’s surprise, a new Gartner survey of more than 3,100 CIOs and technology executives found that 52% of digital initiatives fail. If anything, the surprise is that the number isn’t higher. Way back in 2014, I was writing about ho...
The rise of specialized private clouds
I have always been suspicious of the “private cloud.” I get why the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) included the term in the description of cloud computing almost 17 years ago, however, it was quickly taken as a way to bundle...
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 10th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for November 10th, 2024, brings news about LXQt 2.1, Ubuntu Touch OTA-6, Debian 12.8, GIMP 3.0 Release Candidate, KDE Plasma 6.2.3, KDE Gear 24.08.3, KDE Frameworks 6.8, as well as all the latest distro and software updates...
Unlocking the Future of User Management
Embracing Modernity In the ever-evolving landscape of Linux, Fedora stands out as a pioneer, continually embracing innovation while maintaining stability. One of the most significant advancements in recent releases is the introduction of systemd-homed....