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How to use the OR operator: 2-Minute Linux Tips

In this Linux tip, learn how to use the OR (||) operator that provides a useful functionality in scripts. But, first, to demonstrate how this operator works, we’ll run a couple simple commands on the command line.

Jun 5, 2020 2 mins

Open Source

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Nvidia, after $7B Mellanox hardware deal, grabs Cumulus for big network software play

Nvidia buys Cumulus open networking software, targets large data center, cloud and enterprise environments

By Michael Cooney

May 5, 2020 3 mins

Data Center Open Source

Cisco spotlights new IT roles you’ve never heard of

A Cisco report on IT trends says new jobs to address changing IT needs include business translator, network guardian and network detective.

By Michael Cooney

May 4, 2020 4 mins

Careers Networking Technology Industry

A $399 device that translates brain signals into digital commands

Startup NextMind is readying a $399 development kit for its brain-computer interface technology that enables users to interact, hands-free, with computers and VR/AR headsets.

By Patrick Nelson

Feb 19, 2020 3 mins

Networking Software Development

Xilinx unveils open source FPGA platform

New Vitis kit from FPGA vendor Xilinx will use familiar languages like C++ and Python for everything from IoT to video encoding.

By Andy Patrizio

Oct 6, 2019 2 mins

Open Source Software Development

Will rolling into IBM be the end of Red Hat?

IBM's acquisition of Red Hat is a big deal – a $34 billion big deal – and many Linux professionals are wondering how it's going to change Red Hat's role in the Linux world. Here are some thoughts.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Jul 10, 2019 3 mins

Open Source Operating Systems Technology Industry

The carbon footprints of IT shops that train AI models are huge

Artificial intelligence (AI) model training can generate five times more carbon dioxide than a car does in a lifetime, researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst find.

By Andy Patrizio

Jun 11, 2019 4 mins

Data Center Software Development

Cisco launches a developer-community cert program

Cisco has revamped some of its most critical certification and career-development programs in an effort to address the emerging software-oriented-network environment.

By Michael Cooney

Jun 11, 2019 3 mins

Careers Networking Software Development

Want to the know future of IoT? Ask the developers!

A new survey of IoT developers reveals that connectivity, performance, and standards are growing areas of concern as IoT projects hit production.

By Fredric Paul

Apr 17, 2019 4 mins

Hybrid Cloud Internet of Things Software Development

How to identify duplicate files on Linux

Some files on a Linux system can appear in more than one location. Follow these instructions to find and identify these "identical twins" and learn why hard links can be so advantageous.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Apr 15, 2019 4 mins

Open Source Operating Systems Unix