The Future of Open Source Software: Trends & Predictions in 2025

Open Source Software Trends & Predictions

Open source software (OSS) has long been fundamental to shaping the digital world as we know it today. With its transparent, collaborative, and cost-effective nature, OSS continues to gain traction across industries, from enterprise IT solutions to cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) applications. As we step into 2025, several emerging trends continue to change the trajectory of OSS, how we talk about it, and its rippling impact across industries.

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RHEL, CentOS 8, and CentOS Stream: Enterprise Linux

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One of the most popular Linux operating systems (also known as distros) is CentOS. CentOS is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), a Linux distro designed for commercial applications. The most recent version of CentOS is CentOS 8. At the end of 2021, CentOS 8 will be phased out and replaced with CentOS Stream for continued support and development. In this article, we will explore the concepts of RHEL, CentOS 8, and CentOS Stream and discuss how they relate to one another. 

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What is Linux?

What is Linux?

Linux (or, the Linux kernel) is an open source software project that powers a wide variety of computing applications. Many of the world’s most popular websites run on Linux-powered software. The Android phone operating system runs on a modified version of the Linux kernel.

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What is a Virtual Machine (VM)?

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The easiest way to think of a virtual machine (VM) would be as a computer within a computer. Current technology and processing power now allow for easy creation of virtual computing environments within a “host” computer. Read on to learn what this means and how you can take advantage of this technology.

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What is an API?

In order to better understand what an API is, it’s easier to first ask: What is not an API? An API can be many things, but these are a few things it cannot be:

  • A singular computer program that runs and executes a defined set of functions and nothing else.
  • A database full of various bits of information.
  • A programming language.
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Working Remotely Through the Internet

Working Remotely

Working remotely through the internet may include having to access a web-based application, updating or creating client websites, or simply interacting with your co-workers through web-based productivity suites or other applications. Many of us who are used to working in an office space may not be familiar with working away from the desktops that are anchored on an office desk. 

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5 Free Ways to Learn Linux

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The graphic user interface (GUI) makes computer tasks easier for those uncomfortable with the text-only terminal, or command line interface (CLI). It’s quicker and less prone to issues caused by typing mistakes. However, the CLI is more powerful (for those who can take full advantage of it) than the GUI which is a middle-man limited by buttons and specific character requirements.

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