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IBM outsources Granite code
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Tuesday, 14 May 2024 10:51

IBM outsources Granite code


AI tech goodness is given to Apache 2.0

Big Blue has been a busy bee, getting its Granite code out in the open by using stuff already out there for everyone to see, like GitHub Code Clean and other public code.

Apache needs a patch
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Friday, 05 April 2019 12:15

Apache needs a patch


Severe hole in the Teepee

The Apache Software Foundation has patched a severe vulnerability in the Apache (httpd) web server project that could allow rogue server scripts to execute code with root privileges and take over the underlying server.

Apache OpenOffice is happy it is not cool
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Wednesday, 08 November 2017 14:21

Apache OpenOffice is happy it is not cool


Just as well

The resource starved open source Apache OpenOffice has had a few problems since it released its latest version – late and a big buggy.

Equifax used Custers' defence for data breach
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Tuesday, 12 September 2017 06:00

Equifax used Custers' defence for data breach


Blame the Apache

The mainstream press has been claiming that open source software is to blame for the Equifax data breach but it is starting to look like it might not know what it is talking about.

IBM blows on Spark
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Monday, 15 June 2015 14:02

IBM blows on Spark


Apache's open-source cluster backed by the suits

IBM is backing Apache's open-source cluster computing framework Spark and said that it will form the basis of all IBM's analytics and commerce platforms. It will be sold as a service on its Bluemix cloud.

Apache turns 20
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Thursday, 02 April 2015 13:29

Apache turns 20


Brave new world makes us feel old

One of the first stories I wrote was a yarn about some new server software called Apache – now both of us are feeling pretty old.

Monday, 28 April 2014 13:00

Apache needs to patch patch


 
Heap-um big cock up

Wednesday, 05 February 2014 11:02

Microsoft does a Wounded Knee on Apache


 
Bury my heart

Friday, 02 September 2011 12:37

Apache patches heap-um big hole in wig-wam

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Kills off DoS attack
Friday, 15 July 2011 15:27

IBM donates Symphony to Apache

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Heap um big Open Office