433 research outputs found
Commands as AI Conversations
Developers and data scientists often struggle to write command-line inputs,
even though graphical interfaces or tools like ChatGPT can assist. The
solution? "ai-cli," an open-source system inspired by GitHub Copilot that
converts natural language prompts into executable commands for various Linux
command-line tools. By tapping into OpenAI's API, which allows interaction
through JSON HTTP requests, "ai-cli" transforms user queries into actionable
command-line instructions. However, integrating AI assistance across multiple
command-line tools, especially in open source settings, can be complex.
Historically, operating systems could mediate, but individual tool
functionality and the lack of a unified approach have made centralized
integration challenging. The "ai-cli" tool, by bridging this gap through
dynamic loading and linking with each program's Readline library API, makes
command-line interfaces smarter and more user-friendly, opening avenues for
further enhancement and cross-platform applicability.Comment: 5 page
Open Source Adoption In Large US Companies
Various organizations increasingly adopt open source software, both on desktop PCs and servers. Since the first movements in open source in the 1960’s its growth has lead to new approaches in software development, licensing, and distribution, as well as in software vendors’ business models. The literature includes very interesting studies regarding prospective benefits, business models and case studies. However, the adoption of open source in large, global companies and its relationship with factors such as profitability, revenues and industry sector has not yet been researched. This study aims to answer these questions based on data we collected from Fortune 1000 companies and provides a method that can be applied in similar contexts
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