Alireza Gharib Blog

A paint splatter, super-tired face, and a harp are among new emoji users of Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 LTS will be able to see and type after installing an update to the Noto Color Emoji font. Ubuntu, which has shipped the font by default since 2017, is preparing to release an updated version containing the 8 new…

Technology procurement directly influences business success. The equipment you procure will determine how your teams deliver projects and contribute to your success. So what does being “well-equipped” look like in the world of Linux laptops?  In this blog, we’ll lay down the best practices for procurement professionals who have been tasked with procuring Linux laptops.…

One of the most critical gaps in traditional Large Language Models (LLMs) is that they rely on static knowledge already contained within them. Basically, they might be very good at understanding and responding to prompts, but they often fall short in providing current or highly specific information. This is where Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG) comes in; …

Canonical is continuously hiring new talent. Being a remote- first company, Canonical’s new joiners receive a unique onboarding experience. In their first weeks, they are introduced to the different departments and the various tools they use to work asynchronously across the globe. New hires develop a good understanding of the open-source technologies that the company…

What is patching automation? With increasing numbers of vulnerabilities, there is a growing risk of cyber incidents, attacks and breaches. It’s more important than ever to ensure that your systems are protected 24/7.  Patching is a vital step in any vulnerability management process. In this blog, we’ll outline what patch management is, compare manual and…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up one day with a desire to explore AI and machine learning, only to find a well-crafted, simple, and beginner-friendly tutorial that covers all of the crucial core elements you need to build your very first model? Well, you’ve come to  the right place! The goal of this guide…

Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro supports Microsoft’s Azure Cobalt 100 Virtual Machines (VMs), powered by their first in-house designed 64-bit Arm processor. With Ubuntu’s extensive Arm compatibility, users can confidently deploy their workloads with these virtual machines. Comprehensive Arm package support Ubuntu ensures a seamless experience for users adopting these new VMs by compiling and testing…

Canonical is pleased to announce security patching and support for Valkey through the Ubuntu Pro subscription. Ubuntu Pro is a subscription for open source software security, compliance and support that expands the maintenance period for all packages distributed in Ubuntu repositories. This extension applies to all the open source software on Ubuntu, including Valkey. This…

OpenSearch is an open source search and analytics suite that developers use to build solutions for search, data observability, data ingestion, security information and event management (SIEM), vector database, and more. It is designed for scalability, offering powerful full-text search capabilities and supporting various data types, including structured and unstructured data. OpenSearch has rapidly developed…

In a 2020 paper, Patrick Lewis and his research team introduced the term RAG, or retrieval-augmented generation. This technique enhances generative AI models by utilizing external knowledge sources such as documents and extensive databases. RAG addresses a gap in traditional Large Language Models (LLMs). While traditional models rely on static knowledge already contained within them,…