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RISC-V, an open-standard instruction set architecture (ISA) designed to be license-free and royalty-free, is creating a new Linux movement in the hardware industry. The goal of the project is to create a single standard for processors and other chips that can be used across different devices, which will make it easier for developers to work on multiple platforms without having to learn new languages. . RISC-V was developed as an open-source alternative to ARM processors, which are popular with many companies that build hardware. This gives developers more control over their products but also means that they must learn new programming languages. The author then goes on to discuss other companies that are building chips based on RISC-V, including AMD and Nvidia. RISC-V has notable security benefits, as a more open architecture is safer because it allows independent researchers to red-team it and find all the holes that need to be fixed. I found the article linked below very helpful in understanding the rise of RISC-V and the impact it is currently having in India. I encourage you to check it out! . RISC-V opens a fresh era for Linux in hardware, enabling open protocols and enhanced safety in silicon architecture.. RISC-V, Open-Standard Hardware, Chip Design, Instruction Set Architecture, Open Source Technology. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Facebook Launches Open Compute Initiative To Share Server Designs

FACEBOOK said it would share details for its new server systems and computer rooms with other companies, hoping to set off what it characterised as an open movement for hardware design.. Many tech companies, such as Google, keep key details about their computing infrastructure confidential. But Facebook said it will publish technical specifications for a new data centre it built from scratch in Prineville, Oregon -- including details of the computers, power supplies, server racks, battery backup systems and building design. Facebook's move, which it compared to the movement to spur innovation through open-source software, comes as power and energy consumption have emerged as key hurdles for many high-tech companies. Facebook, at an event at its Palo Alto, California, headquarters, said systems it developed for its new Prineville operation are 38 per cent more energy-efficient and 24 per cent more cost-effective than the machines the social-networking giant has been using. The link for this article located at The Australian is no longer available. The link for this article located at The Australian is no longer available. . Google's program advances sustainable manufacturing by releasing innovative appliance designs aimed at lower emissions and resource optimization.. Open Compute Project, Hardware Collaboration, Server Systems. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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