Netflix has Dwarfed BitTorrent Traffic, South African ISPs say
The effects that legal streaming services have on people’s motivation to pirate can be quite confusing. On the one hand, legal services have been known to lower the piracy rates in some regions, but too many exclusive platforms could boost piracy again. In South Africa, Internet providers are mostly noticing the first. Netflix first launched there in 2016, and since then, Netflix traffic has dwarfed BitTorrent traffic, ISPs say....
RIAA Reports Telegram to US Govt. Over Piracy Concerns
Responding to a request from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), the RIAA has submitted its annual list of “notorious markets.” The submission identifies online and offline piracy hubs to help guide the U.S. Government’s position towards foreign countries when it comes to copyright enforcement. “The online and physical markets identified in our comments are harming American creators, businesses,...
Sharing vs. free vs. public: The real definition of open source
When you hear the term open source, do you think this is synonymous with terms such as shareware, freeware, or public domain? If so, you are not alone. Many people, both within and without the technology industry, think of these terms as one and the same. This article illustrates how these terms are different and how open source is a transformative licensing and development model. Perhaps the best way to explore the differences will...
Introducing the guide to getting started with Kubernetes
Whether you are new to Kubernetes or are regarded as an expert, our new eBook is for you. In Getting started with Kubernetes, author Scott McCarty makes the business case for Kubernetes and lays the groundwork for implementation. Before digging into the logistics (pun intended), McCarty provides readers with a relatable analogy: Kubernetes is a dump truck. read...
4 open source eBook readers for Android
Who doesn’t like a good read? Instead of frittering away your time on social media or a messaging app, you can enjoy a book, magazine, or another document on your Android-powered phone or tablet. To do that, all you need is the right eBook reader app. So let’s take a look at four solid, open source eBook readers for Android. read...
