Open-source software projects have become an integral part of the modern technological landscape, providing cost-effective solutions and encouraging innovation. However, they also come with a set of security challenges that are hard to ignore. The recent identification of CVE-2023-42282 in the "ip"
Open Source Software (OSS) is transforming the tech landscape in regions collectively known as the Global South, which includes Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia (excluding Israel, Japan, and South Korea), and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand). These regions, often underserved
Open source software has become the backbone of numerous critical infrastructures, spanning diverse industries from healthcare to finance. Its pervasive presence brings to light a critical issue identified by a report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in collaboration
Evolution and Impact of the GNU GPL on Free and Open-Source Software The GNU General Public License (GNU GPL or GPL) is a free software license that has played a pivotal role in the evolution and democratization of software development. This license, conceived by Richard Stallman, the founder of
Introduction: As the tech industry increasingly relies on open source software, the ecosystem that supports it faces significant challenges. Economic pressures, security risks, and sometimes contentious licensing shifts suggest that open source is at a pivotal moment in its history. The Changing
Embarking on an embedded software project, the selection of the right tools is essential, impacting both costs and performance. The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) is popular among many, particularly startups and individual developers, for its affordability and accessibility. However, this choice may
