The Linux Foundation, through LF Energy, has released SEAPATH 1.0, an open-source hypervisor designed for the virtualization of digital power substations under the IEC 61850 standard. This solution marks a significant advancement in modernizing the energy sector, providing a secure, scalable, and high-performance environment for managing power grids. The increasing decentralization of power generation and
The Linux kernel, the backbone of countless open-source operating systems, has achieved an impressive milestone: surpassing 40 million lines of code. This achievement, reached with version 6.14 rc1, reflects Linux’s steady growth and the strength of its collaborative development model, which unites thousands of developers worldwide. Since its creation in 1991 by Linus Torvalds as
Open source refers to a software development model where the source code is publicly available. This means anyone can view, modify, and distribute the code according to the terms of the associated license. Unlike proprietary software, open source enables users to collaborate and improve the program continuously, promoting innovation and transparency. This open philosophy is
