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Liblognorm is already one of the fastest log normalization tools available – if not the fastest. But, believe it or not, it will get even faster soon! We received a … Continue reading "Liblognorm will get even faster – and so will rsyslog!" The post Liblognorm will get even faster – and so will rsyslog! appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
Over the last couple of days, I noticed something that feels small on the surface but is actually part of a much bigger shift. OpenAI introduced a new higher Codex-focused … Continue reading "AI codegen is growing up. So are the price tags." The post AI codegen is growing up. So are the price tags. appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
If you want the computer science summary: it is at the end. Many open source projects struggle with “AI Slop”, and some have begun to judge a PR if it … Continue reading "Adding Project Policy Checks to CI" The post Adding Project Policy Checks to CI appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
Logging pipelines carry some of the most sensitive operational data inside modern infrastructure. If an attacker can read or manipulate those streams, they gain deep visibility into the system. The … Continue reading "Why we are Looking at Post-Quantum Cryptography Now" The post Why we are Looking at Post-Quantum Cryptography Now appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
So, “Digital Sovereignty.” The new “Kampfbegriff” (combat term), as they say here in Germany. It’s remarkable how quickly a single phrase can make you a tech hero or a protectionist … Continue reading "The “Kampfbegriff” That Isn’t: Making Digital Sovereignty Less Scary and More Sensible" The post The “Kampfbegriff” That Isn’t: Making Digital Sovereignty Less Scary and More Sensible appeared first…
Or maybe not. If you are fighting low-quality AI code, or you think the whole thing is just marketing noise, here is a radical idea: fix the environment instead of … Continue reading "AI slop. AI is hype. AI will replace us all." The post AI slop. AI is hype. AI will replace us all. appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
We are in “pushing new features out” mode since mid-2025. Observability Stack, Open Telemetry support, enhanced ETL tooling, centralized ratelimiters, CI improvements, AI components, much better doc, and, and and … Continue reading "Rsyslog is moving fast – let’s make sure everyone keeps up!" The post Rsyslog is moving fast – let’s make sure everyone keeps up! appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
It’s strange – we have great new tools, but many folks are using them in such a sloppy way, that the tools get discredited. And this also tends to boil … Continue reading "AI Slop – or Human Laziness?" The post AI Slop – or Human Laziness? appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
Remember – I am for quite a while in this business. Have you ever wondered why I took up that work on logging. Which, btw, was perceived as “pretty boring” … Continue reading "How a Missing Windows Feature in 1995 Led to WinSyslog and rsyslog | 30 Year Throwback" The post How a Missing Windows Feature in 1995 Led to WinSyslog and rsyslog | 30 Year Throwback appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .
You know, I like efficient processes. After all, that was one reason that I wrote rsyslog. Which, btw, nowadays is increasingly useful and cost-saving as an ETL/ingestion issue for its … Continue reading "Using Local AI Review to Save CI Time, Money, and Nerves" The post Using Local AI Review to Save CI Time, Money, and Nerves appeared first on Rainer Gerhards .