Category: Hardware
Why Linux Developers Should Reconsider IBM Mainframes
When mainframes were mainstream, many software professionals in the industry today were not even born yet. Mainframe computers have an extensive history, which makes it tempting to call them old, but today’s mainframes are extremely mature, fast, reliable and powerful. In fact, they are critical to the modern economy: Top…
Read MoreLF Edge Organized Its First EdgeX Foundry Hackathon
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets, the global internet of things (IoT) in retail market size is expected to reach USD 94.44 billion by 2025, exhibiting a 21.5% CAGR during the forecast period. However, despite these projections, one of the biggest challenges retailers face when they plan to embrace IoT devices is fragmentation.…
Read MoreState of the Open Mainframe 2021
By John Mertic and Maemalynn Meanor The mainframe is a foundational technology that has powered industries for decades, including government, financial, healthcare, and transportation. With the help of surrounding communities, the technologies built around this platform have paved the way for the emergence of a new set of technologies we…
Read MoreLinux in Aerospace: A Personal Journey
By Steven H. VanderLeest, Software Engineering Technical Lead at The Boeing Company Introduction From the early days of Linux, I was a fan of this innovative, open-source Operating System (OS). I appreciated it as a hobbyist, helping me run Linux at home. I appreciated it as an educator, helping my…
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