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Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols (aka sjvn) has been writing about technology and the business of technology since CP/M-80 was the cutting-edge PC operating system, 300bps was a fast Internet connection, and WordStar was the state-of-the-art word processor.

The Open Invention Network looks to the future of open-source patent protection

Jan 27, 2026

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6 min read

The Open Invention Network looks to the future of open-source patent protection

OIN 2.0 has arrived, with its refreshed license and expanded Linux System definition. This updated take on the Open Invention Network reflects the biggest change in the patent non‐aggression consortium’s 20‐year history.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Airbyte Enterprise Flex enables you to keep your AI data safe

Sep 25, 2025

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6 min read

Airbyte Enterprise Flex enables you to keep your AI data safe

How do you keep your cloud data safe if you want to use it in an external AI program? Airbyte has an answer.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Desktop Linux makes gains

Jul 21, 2025

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5 min read

Desktop Linux makes gains

Desktop Linux grows, open-source WordPress battles and open source vs AI

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Akamai becomes the official distributor of the Linux kernel

Mar 27, 2025

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5 min read

Akamai becomes the official distributor of the Linux kernel

Someone needs to host the Linux kernel code, and going forward, it will be the content delivery network Akamai.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
The Open Source Initiative Election is over

Mar 24, 2025

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6 min read

The Open Source Initiative Election is over

The debate about the election and the definition of open-source AI, however, is far from over.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Popular Python AI library Ultralytics compromised with a crypto miner

Dec 9, 2024

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5 min read

Popular Python AI library Ultralytics compromised with a crypto miner

Another day, another major Python Package Index compromise leads to a major security problem.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
When Infrastructure as Code met DevOps: Spacelift

Dec 4, 2024

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6 min read

When Infrastructure as Code met DevOps: Spacelift

In cloud infrastructure management's ever-evolving landscape, Spacelift has emerged as a pioneering force, reshaping how organizations approach Infrastructure as Code.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
An old cloud learns new tricks:  OpenStack Dalmation

Oct 7, 2024

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5 min read

An old cloud learns new tricks: OpenStack Dalmation

The classic Infrastructure-as-a-Service OpenStack cloud is finding new uses as a VMWare replacement, and it's integrating better than ever with Linux and Kubernetes.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Winamp opens its code, but it doesn't open source its code

Sep 24, 2024

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5 min read

Winamp opens its code, but it doesn't open source its code

Nostalgic tech enthusiasts will love that WinAmp's source code is available for personal use. Developers, not so much once they look at the license.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Valkey 8 sets a new bar for open-source in-memory NoSQL data storage

Sep 19, 2024

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6 min read

Valkey 8 sets a new bar for open-source in-memory NoSQL data storage

Redis has reason to be worried as Valkey 8 moves beyond its parent program.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
AlmaLinux Adds New Hardware Certification Program

Sep 12, 2024

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4 min read

AlmaLinux Adds New Hardware Certification Program

AlmaLinux wants to be taken seriously by enterprise hardware vendors.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Valve Steam Deck as a stepping stone to the Linux desktop

Sep 2, 2024

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6 min read

Valve Steam Deck as a stepping stone to the Linux desktop

This Linux-powered handheld gaming console is great for gamers and is a gateway to Linux desktop users.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Canonical's Shifts to Up-to-Date Linux Kernels in Ubuntu

Aug 13, 2024

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4 min read

Canonical's Shifts to Up-to-Date Linux Kernels in Ubuntu

Ubuntu is very popular, but it has never been a Linux distro that uses the most modern Linux kernels... until now.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Endor Labs makes  open-source software security patches easier

Aug 7, 2024

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5 min read

Endor Labs makes open-source software security patches easier

Endor’s new features are helping ease the burden of managing security vulnerabilities in open-source software.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Open Source is not a business model; it never was

Jul 29, 2024

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7 min read

Open Source is not a business model; it never was

It never will be. But, it's a great development model.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Apache Software Foundation is Retiring its Feather Logo

Jul 18, 2024

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3 min read

Apache Software Foundation is Retiring its Feather Logo

The Apache Software Foundation feather logo is well known and loved, but it comes with some baggage so the group will change its branding.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Everything you wanted to know about SELinux but were afraid to run

May 14, 2024

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15 min read

Everything you wanted to know about SELinux but were afraid to run

When you need to run Linux in an especially secure environment, SELinux is the answer. But getting SELinux up-and-running takes a lot of know how.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Canonical Unveils 12 Years of Support for Ubuntu LTS

Apr 21, 2024

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4 min read

Canonical Unveils 12 Years of Support for Ubuntu LTS

Want to keep running Ubuntu Linux for over a decade? Canonical can help.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Linux gets into the CVE security business

Feb 20, 2024

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6 min read

Linux gets into the CVE security business

The Linux kernel developers are now issuing their own, more accurate Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures security bulletins.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
CIQ Offers Long-Term Support for AWS Rocky Linux  Images

Feb 16, 2024

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5 min read

CIQ Offers Long-Term Support for AWS Rocky Linux Images

Want to run LTS Rocky Linux on Amazon Web Services? CIQ gives you what you need.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Critical Security Hole in GNU C Library Opens Door to Root Access on Major Linux Distros

Feb 1, 2024

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4 min read

Critical Security Hole in GNU C Library Opens Door to Root Access on Major Linux Distros

The glibc patch is out there, and if you're smart, you'll patch your systems with it soon.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
New Tripartite Initiative Aims to Fortify Open-Source Cybersecurity

Nov 6, 2023

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5 min read

New Tripartite Initiative Aims to Fortify Open-Source Cybersecurity

Education is key to securing software. To help that happen, the Linux Foundation Training & Certification, ISC2, and the OpenSSF have joined forces.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Tetrate Announces General Availability of Istio Subscription

Oct 17, 2023

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4 min read

Tetrate Announces General Availability of Istio Subscription

Want help with your Istio service mesh? Tetrate has an offer for you.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Docker Scout Unveils Advanced Features to Bolster Software Supply Chain Integrity

Oct 10, 2023

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6 min read

Docker Scout Unveils Advanced Features to Bolster Software Supply Chain Integrity

Docker adds its own twist to software supply chain security.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
OpenStack Unleashes Bobcat: A Leap Forward in Open-Source Cloud Infrastructure

Oct 6, 2023

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4 min read

OpenStack Unleashes Bobcat: A Leap Forward in Open-Source Cloud Infrastructure

The newest OpenStack Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud release is out.

Steven Vaughan-Nichols
Steven Vaughan-Nichols
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