The UK government has blanked the risks of US tech dependency for too long.

Our digital infrastructure is a strategic asset.

But that understanding is absent in how we hand out public sector contracts and allow UK tech sector sell-offs to foreign companies.

We must shift the dial.

Read more ⬇️

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/the-case-for-digital-sovereignty-and-the-digital-commons/

#DigitalSovereignty #bigtech #tech #opensource #ukpolitics #ukpol

Making ourselves dependent on Big Tech has been a fatal mistake.

The Post Office scandal didn't come from nowhere. Outsourcing our systems to the exclusive product of a single provider means we're locked-in to using it and them.

This leads to over-charging that costs in failure and extracts value.

#DigitalSovereignty #bigtech #tech #opensource #ukpolitics #ukpol

From Analog Phone to FreeBSD Server Interface

In his latest write-up, Alexander Deplov restores a vintage Panasonic desk phone and connects it to a FreeBSD server via a Grandstream HT801 and Asterisk, turning the handset into a physical command menu.

If you’re interested in creative integrations or bridging old devices with modern systems, this is worth a read.

Read the full article:
https://interfacecraft.online/blog/2026/desktop-phone-connected-to-freebsd-server/

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD #Telephony #Asterisk #HardwareIntegration

First #OpenEDM v1.2 board assembled!

#electronics #opensource #machining

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A populated PCB of an open source electrical discharge machining pulse generator. The board is about 10x10 cm in size, and has lots of large capacitors on it

If you need more examples of how awesome #Immich is:

This morning I wanted to find a certain photo I took during the rain.

➡️ Opened up iPhoto and typed "Rain." It spit out a bunch of useless results (like 1800 "Rainforest" images which were basically every forest photo I've ever taken, most in clear weather) or text results for the word.

➡️ Opened Immich and typed "Rain." Tons of photos AND videos. Found what I wanted! It wasn't super accurate but it produced results!

#OpenSource

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From iPhoto: A search menu with “rain” typed in, showing suggestions like “Rainforest,” “rain,” “Rainbow Point Walkways,” and “Raintree Loop.”

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From Immich: A grid of rain-related photo and video thumbnails, mostly showing raindrops on windows and rainy streets.

I built another thing!

This time I was attempting to make nice themed #markdown slides. I wanted them to look the same on Mac,Windows and Linux hence choosing markdown and not doing a keynote/pptx conversion. But there isn't a nice editor for #marp that I could find that worked on all platforms, so I wrote one! It can be installed via npm.

https://www.npmjs.com/package/marp-ui

Hopefully someone else will find this useful too!

#opensource #markdown #codeberg

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Marp-UI editing markdown slides

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Marp-UI editing markdown slides this time with embedded html and split columns

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Marp-UI presenter mode showing timer, next slide and speaker notes

I like the modularity of Arch Linux. You have more control over what is installed.

That is why it is my favorite distribution.

#linux #archlinux #opensource

Disabling Google's default apps on Android can help reduce your exposure to Google's data mining system somewhat, while their open source alternatives are generally excellent.

https://theprivacydad.com/using-android-without-a-google-account-in-2026/

#android #google #privacy #opensource

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/32251

GitHub Continuous Integration checks passed OK!

It's up to someone else to merge it.

I couldn't help but notice the most recent OpenBGPD release announcement mentioned something about a -portable branch? Admittedly, it has been a very long time since I looked at building OpenBGPD on macOS, but maybe it is worth looking at again? I still think it is probably ill advised to use macOS for something as critical as routing insomuch as it sleeps, with abandon, unless /usr/bin/caffeinate is invoked.

#RPKI #MacPorts #rpkiーclient #RPKIclient #OpenSource #BGP #Routing

Orwell imagined a Ministry of Truth in London. The actual architecture is a $12.2 million sole-source contract, a former Raytheon exec, and an AI that maps your "patterns of life" from your phone and Wi-Fi. ICE calls it Project SAFE HAVEN. The telescreen is in your pocket. You bought it yourself. https://open.substack.com/pub/sovereignauditor/p/orwell-was-right-he-just-got-the
#Surveillance #AIGovernance #DataSovereignty #DigitalRights #OpenSource

A US federal judge ruled in February that a defendant's Claude conversations were not privileged and had to be handed to prosecutors. If you have a solicitor and you're using ChatGPT to "prepare for your meeting," you're not doing research. You're creating evidence. https://open.substack.com/pub/sovereignauditor/p/your-ai-musings-could-end-up-in-court

#AI #InfoSec #DataPrivacy #LegalTech #OpenSource

Open Source calendar platform goes proprietary under the delusion that "AI" means keeping their code secret leads to more secure software.

The move does absolutely nothing to increase the security of their product.

https://cal.com/blog/cal-com-goes-closed-source-why

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #FLOSS #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Happy #di_day !
Heute eine enpfehlung für alle Reisefreudigen und Pendler*innen: #Öffi !
Eine Open-Source Routenplanungs- und Haltestellen-App die vernetzte #Mobilität einfach und bequem ermöglicht: Eingeben wo man ist, eingeben wo man him will, die App liefert Routen mit Abfahrt-/Umsteigezeiten, Gleis usw auf einen Blick in einer wie ich finde sehr kompakten und praktischen Darstellung.

Hilfreich dabei: Open Data-Mobilitätsdatenräume wie MobiData BW ❤️

#dut #opensource #opendata #opnv #bahn

@seb #Öffi ist super, keine Frage. Es wird von Andreas Schildbach seit 2010 entwickelt und ist eher nicht #OpenSource.

Welcoming the New Executive Director! https://opensource.org/blog/welcoming-the-new-executive-director #OpenSource

EU-Anbieter schnüren gemeinsames Notsystem bei Cloudabschaltung

Was tun, wenn der Cloudanbieter des Vertrauens in der EU nicht mehr verfügbar ist? Auf dieses Szenario wollen mehrere EU-Unternehmen nun eine Antwort geben.

https://www.heise.de/news/EU-Anbieter-schnueren-gemeinsames-Notsystem-bei-Cloudabschaltung-11258162.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#CloudComputing #Datensicherheit #DigitaleSouveränität #IT #OpenSource #Wirtschaft #news

Bugs without bounty: Eclipse Foundation launches security program for Open VSX

Supply chain protection: Eclipse Foundation encourages developers to find vulnerabilities in Open VSX Registry – but no money is offered.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Bugs-without-bounty-Eclipse-Foundation-launches-security-program-for-Open-VSX-11258049.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Eclipse #IT #Malware #OpenSource #Security #news

heise+ | KI-Assistent Heinzel für die Server-Administration im Überblick

Admins machen Fehler, besonders um 3 Uhr nachts. Heinzel gibt KI-Agenten Leitplanken für die Arbeit am Terminal – ganz einfach per Markdown.

https://www.heise.de/ratgeber/KI-Assistent-Heinzel-fuer-die-Server-Administration-im-Ueberblick-11244463.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Automatisierung #DevOps #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Linux #macOS #OpenSource #news

RT @RyanLeeMiniMax: Ich habe gerade unsere Lizenz aktualisiert. Für die persönliche Nutzung kannst du die Software auf deinen eigenen Servern für das Programmieren, das Entwickeln von Anwendungen, Agenten, Tools oder Integrationen sowie für Forschung, Experimente und andere persönliche Projekte nutzen. Keine Sorge, Bro — leg einfach los und nutze sie frei! 🤗 huggingface.co/MiniMaxAI/Min…

mehr auf Arint.info

#KI #MiniMaxAI #OpenSource #Programmierung #Software #arint_info

https://x.com/RyanLeeMiniMax/status/2044132777877221515#m

LinuxFest Northwest 2026 is just around the corner!

It's a free-to-attend conference centered on Linux and open-source technology held in Bellingham, WA on April 24th-26th.

Schedule and more details at: https://lfnw.org/

We hope to see you there!

#linux #conference #opensource

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The logo for LinuxFest Northwest. There is tux the linux penguin with mountains, trees, water, and sailboats on the water behind the penguin.

Open source peeps: I want to see good examples of “get involved” or community pages for inspiration. Show me some of your favorites! 👀

#OpenSource #community

🐧 30 years later, I returned to Enlightenment Linux to test the Elive beta - and it's much better

https://www.zdnet.com/article/elive-linux/

#linux #distro #opensource

On episode 523: Bad Experience with Donuts, Chris and Elecia chat about Leapfrog toys, things they like, large company politics, open source governance and awards.

Join the conversation here: https://embedded.fm/episodes/523 .

Here's an excerpt from the show:

#opensource #embeddedFM #engineering #embedded #ieee #podcasts #mentoring #science #technology

I get that not everyone is into the "philosophy" of 3D printing, but I don't understand why everyone thinks so short term about it when they buy Bambu Lab printers.

Consumer 3D printing started with the open source RepRap project and when the commercial patents held by Stratasys expired, many new companies came up and used the open source experience of RepRap to innovate and make new open source printers.

I am not denying that Bambu Lab has made considerable progress with the tech, but it is very much in your worst interest to support the effort to "proprietarize" this tech. 3D printers are still, at the end of the day, CNC machines and they are not suited for use by every single person in their current state like what Bambu Lab is trying to do.

Less competition (because of user lock-in) = less effort to make it better, less commonly available tools/spares, no right to repair (not being able to repair actual CNC machines??). Maybe I'll write a long-form blog post about it...

#3dPrinting #bambuLab #openSource #hobby #fdm

It has been done with open source tools

Please check out this link

Stefano is a brilliant Systems & network Integrator

https://billboard.bsd.cafe/

https://billboard.bsd.cafe/topic/21/journey-from-odyssee-fx700p-c64-c128-to-amiga-a500-a4000t-x86-dos-then-opensource

@ajroach42

#Billboard #BSD #Cafe #programming #snack #network #BBS #social #media #OpenSource #POSIX

Install FreeBSD (Short and Sweet Version) ☯ Daniel Wayne Armstrong

https://www.dwarmstrong.org/freebsd-install/

#freebsd #bsd #unix #opensource

J'ai publié le snippet complet et prêt à l'emploi sur mon ByteStash :
👉 https://bytestash.blablalinux.be/s/a3a7439fb75fe126d1df250da5ee5c88

Bon déploiement à tous ! 🐧

#Linux #OpenSource #SysAdmin #CronMaster #BlablaLinux

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@zeek/116336545933492571

Quick tip from the newsletter: Zeek has a built-in script debugger. Check it out:

#Zeek #NetworkSecurity #OpenSource

We opened the open beta access for the waitlist! Join us and try it out! #socialmedia #opensource #mastodon #fediverse

What’s your favourite text editor in Linux? And why?
#linux #opensource

we MUST avoid it in #Europe.

Why Linux Users Are Being Locked Out of the Internet #linux #opensource #privacy #cybersecurity #uklaw #internetfreedom #dataprivacy #technews #freebsd #linuxusers https://buff.ly/XSbCH9s

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Author, Gary, left in frame. Penguin Linux on the right with ACCESS DENIED lock. And text in the middle "The UK broke the internet for Linux users".

Raspberry Pi prices have gone up yet again, more drama in the exciting world of open source office suites, Red Hat looks to be going all in on “AI”, Cloudflare vibe codes a WordPress rip off, and GIMP shares some interesting download numbers.

https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-381/

#podcast #linux #opensource

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Late Night Linux artwork

This October... KDE is turning 30! Join us for six months of celebrations, fun and activities🎉!

Contribute to our gallery of historic photos, tell us a story about that time KDE got you out of a pickle, or share a little-known KDE-related fact.

Become a supporting member and help guarantee the next 30 years of top-notch free software.

Or, most important of all, organize a KDE-themed event/party and we'll include it on our map!

https://kde.org/anniversaries/30

#FreeSoftware #OpenSource #anniversary

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Konqi, the KDE dragon, says hello from inside a gear.

Platform Engineering vs. DevOps: Was steckt hinter Internal Developer Platforms?

Warum Firmen vor dem Aufbau einer Internal Developer Platform eine solide Automatisierungsbasis schaffen sollten, erklären Alexander Hoeft und Artem Lajko.

https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Platform-Engineering-vs-DevOps-Was-steckt-hinter-Internal-Developer-Platforms-11255407.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Automatisierung #CloudNativeComputing #Developer #DevOps #InfrastructureasCode #IT #OpenSource #Softwareentwicklung #news

Syncthing-Fork is an open-source Android app for syncing files directly between your devices --no cloud needed.

Built on Syncthing, it uses peer-to-peer connections so your data stays private and fully under your control.

A solid alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox if you care about decentralization and privacy.

👉 https://github.com/researchxxl/syncthing-android
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosting #Decentralization #Android #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of Synching-Fork Android wrapper project page showing license MPLv2, release v2.0.16.0, downloads 220k, F-Droid v2.0.16.0, last month 55716, “GET IT ON Obtainium”, translated 72%, Build App passing, and description: “A wrapper of Synching for Android. Head to the releases section or F-Droid for builds. Please seek help on the forum and/or social media apps first before creating issues on the tracker.”

Linux 7.0 erschienen – mehr als ein Nummernsprung

Der neue Linux-Kernel 7.0 bringt selbstheilende Dateisysteme, sorgt für robusteren Code und heißt Rust als nicht-experimentelles Feature willkommen.

https://www.heise.de/news/Linux-7-0-erschienen-mehr-als-ein-Nummernsprung-11255745.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IT #Linux #OpenSource #Programmierung #Rust #Security #Softwareentwicklung #news

📉 Windows market share in the USA has dropped to just 40% according to government website analytics — and 31% for overall internet traffic.

This isn't a rounding error. It's a structural shift: Windows 10 EOL, macOS growth, ChromeOS in education, and Linux finally going mainstream.

What it means for open source 👇
https://newsgroup.site/windows-market-share-decline-linux-growth-2026/

#Linux #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #Tech

RT @MiniMax_AI: Was wäre, wenn dein Agent dir ein Lied schreiben, als dein KI-Begleiter singen und eine Playlist aus deiner Bibliothek nativ zusammenstellen könnte? 🎶 Heute machen wir drei Music Skills Open Source: minimax-music-gen: Einzeiler-Prompt zum vollständigen Track. Der Agent wählt automatisch Original, Instrumental oder Cover aus. buddy-sings: Dein Claude Code-Charakter liest seine eigene Persona und singt in der Ich-Perspektive. minimax-music-playlist: Der Agent scannt deine lokale Musik, lernt deinen Geschmack kennen und erstellt deine Playlist. Alle drei sind darauf optimiert, nativ in MMX-CLI neben Music 2.6 und unseren restlichen multimodalen Modellen zu laufen. Verbinde einen MiniMax Token Plan, füge MMX-CLI hinzu, und dein Agent übernimmt die Skills automatisch. Starte hier 👉 github.com/MiniMax-AI/skills Video

Mehr auf Arint.info

#AI #KI #MiniMax #Musik #OpenSource #Technologie #arint_info

https://x.com/MiniMax_AI/status/2043750042113323308#m

RT @DataChaz: Wow. Jemand hat gerade einen Open-Source-Klon von Claudes Managed Agents veröffentlicht 🤯 Anthropic hat eine verwaltete Infrastruktur zur Skalierung von KI bereitgestellt, aber dieses Tool bringt genau diese Power auf deine eigenen Server. Es lässt sich mit Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, OpenClaw und OpenCode integrieren. Multica hat in nur wenigen Tagen über 4.000 GitHub-Sterne erhalten. Das Angebot von Claude ist strikt an deren Cloud und deren Preisgestaltung gebunden. Wenn du Self-Hosting oder Modellfreiheit benötigst, musst du die Orchestrierungsschicht normalerweise von Grund auf neu aufbauen. Multica beseitigt diese Barriere vollständig. Der Workflow ist einfach: ✦ Starte den Daemon, damit er deine lokalen Agent-CLIs automatisch erkennt. ✦ Erstelle einen Agenten, lass ihn deinem Team-Board beitreten und weise ihm ein Ticket zu. ✦ Er erstellt automatisch einen isolierten Workspace, führt die Aufgabe aus und streamt Live-WebSocket-Updates. Was heraussticht: → Wiederverwendbare Fähigkeiten: Jede Lösung wird zu einem kumulativen Team-Asset. → Multi-Workspace-Isolierung: Teile deine Teams und Berechtigungen sicher auf. → Ein Board: Menschen und KI teilen sich exakt dasselbe UI. Anthropic hat bewiesen, dass produktive Agenten eine verwaltete Infrastruktur benötigen. Die Open-Source-Community hat sie in einer Woche gebaut! 100 % kostenlos. Repo-Link im 🧵↓ Video

Mehr auf Arint.info

#AI #Automation #Claude #LLM #Multica #OpenSource #arint_info

https://x.com/DataChaz/status/2043634352933028277#m

Compared to other 3D printer laws proposed this year, California’s is the most troubling. It criminalizes open source, reduces consumer choice, and creates a new bureaucratic burden. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dangers-californias-legislation-censor-3d-printing #opensource #3dprinting #AB2047

Updated: Little Bits Issues

- Fix Broken Links
- Fix Redirect Links

- Issue #28 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-28/
- Issue #29 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-29/
- Issue #30 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-30/
- Issue #31 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-31/
- Issue #32 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-32/
- Issue #33 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-33/
- Issue #35 https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little-bits-issue-35/

#blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #LinkDump

Writing an #openSUSE DVD image to #USB? Info on using DD mode in Rufus. Plus new #KDE Plasma 6 widgets, #Slimbook Days 2026, and more all on this week's planet review. #Linux #OpenSource https://news.opensuse.org/2026/04/10/planet-roundup/

Most Docker auto-updaters (like non-maintained Watchtower) require mounting /var/run/docker.sock.
You are essentially giving a background container root access to your host 24/7. For a bastion host, that is an unnecessary security risk.

I wanted something completely transparent, so I wrote a native alternative. It is a minimal bash script triggered by a systemd timer.

It runs as a non-root user, pulls updates, prunes old images, and sends a report via AWS SNS (using EC2 IAM roles, so zero hardcoded credentials). No daemons, no bloatware. Just a script that wakes up, does its job, and goes back to sleep, saving system resources.

Check it out here: https://github.com/oliinykdm/docker-compose-autoupdater

#Docker #DevOps #AWS #Systemd #Security #SelfHosted #OpenSource #Blog #Thoughts #Software

#GNU Linux-Libre 7.0 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-7-0-kernel-is-now-available-for-software-freedom-lovers

#Linux #LinuxKernel #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

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GNU Linux-libre's mascot in space, cleaning up blob names, next to Artemis II.

Einen wunderschönen guten Montag
! ☕️✨Nach unserem Deep-Dive in #LineageOS und #Ubuntu #LTS letzte Woche, möchte ich heute über das Fundament im Netz sprechen: Das Webhosting. 🏗️Passend zum Thema Newsletter und digitale Souveränität ist die Wahl des Hosters entscheidend. Wenn du einen zuverlässigen Partner suchst, schau dir unbedingt mal Lima-City an! 🚀Warum ich das empfehle? Lima-City wurde bereits zum vierten oder fünften Mal in Folge ausgezeichnet – Qualität, die man merkt! 🏆👉 Lima-City WebhostingIch bin gespannt auf eure Erfahrungen: Welchen Webhoster nutzt ihr für eure Open-Source-Projekte oder Newsletter-Setups? Habt ihr Lima-City schon mal ausprobiert? Lasst uns in einen regen Austausch gehen! 👇

Gehe auf den Link und klicke unten auf Webhosting bei Lima City, und Du gelangst zum Webhoster.https://systemgedacht.carrd.co/

Technik wird leicht gemacht. 🐧💚#Linux #LTS #OpenSource #Newsletter #DigitalSovereignty #TechTalk #Mastodon #Privacy #PocketBase #PB #SelfHosted #Karlsruhe #Webhosting #LimaCity #Systemgedacht #montag

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Grafik mit Empfehlung eines Webhosters der ausgezeichnet wurde.

FreeCAD Version 1.1 Released

After an enormous amount of work and dedication from FreeCAD contributors we are delighted to announce that FreeCAD Version 1.1 is now released and available for download. There are significant amounts of improvements and new features.

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/03/25/freecad-version-1-1-released/

#FreeCAD #CAD #CAM #BIM #opensource #fc3d

Trisquel 12.0 is out — the FSF-endorsed Linux distro with zero proprietary code. No binary blobs in the kernel, no closed drivers, no firmware backdoors. If you've ever wanted a completely auditable OS for daily use, this is it. Full guide: https://newsgroup.site/trisquel-12-free-software-linux-guide-2026/ #Linux #FreeSoftware #Privacy #OpenSource

🚀 I’ve just updated my
“LINUX & FOSS Starter Pack for Everyone”

I’ve curated over 135 accounts dedicated to European digital Independence.
The pack includes distributions, software, and services developed or managed right here in Europe.

I hope this helps someone on their open-source journey! 🐧
If I’ve missed any great EU-based FOSS accounts or services, let me know in the comments!

“LINUX & FOSS Starter Pack for Everyone” 👇️️
https://fedidevs.com/s/OTA2/

#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource #Europe #EuropeanDigitalIndependence #DigitalSovereignty #StarterPack #EuropeanDigitalSovereignty #SelfHosted #DigitalIndependence #Decentralization

#foss #opensource

Emerging like a cicada from my long dormancy to share something I've been working on:

<< OpenAlpheus >>

An open-source, self-hosted multi-agent harness intended for solo operators and small teams. AGPL copyleft license.

https://codeberg.org/merryshelly/openalpheus

What's different:

**You control the entire prompt.** Your agent doesn't read a single character you didn't put there. Identity, behavior, safety rules — all markdown files you edit. No code required.

**Full visibility.** Every tool call, every sub-agent dispatch, every thinking step surfaces in your chat history. No black boxes.

Talk to your agents from any ** Matrix client ** — phone, desktop, web. No bespoke UI to maintain or learn.

Session state is **plain text.** grep works. cat works. No database, no migrations, no query language. The unreasonable effectiveness of text files reigns supreme.

One-command install on Debian or Ubuntu.

#opensource #selfhosted #AI #matrix #AGPL #FOSS #agenticai #llm #codeberg #openclaw #anthropic #openai

Das 2016 in #Stuttgart gegründete Unternehmen #Nextcloud sieht ein deutlich wachsendes Interesse in ganz #Europa, wenngleich #Deutschland noch im Rückstand ist 🙈. Einzig #SchleswigHolstein ist gerade dabei, auf #OpenSource - Anbieter umzustellen https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/frankreich-digitale-unabhaengigkeit-usa-microsoft-li.3381489

Kurz drohte dem Projekt #Veracrypt unter #Windows das defacto aus, nun hat der #Microsoft eingelenkt und das Missverständnis dank des VP Scott Hanselman gelöst. #OpenSource https://sourceforge.net/p/veracrypt/discussion/general/thread/9620d7a4b3/?page=1#43c0

Alright, Linus (Linus Torvalds) has pushed out a new shiny kernel for people to consume ...i.e., 7.0 .....go and give it a spin.

Thanks, man! 👍

#linuxkernel #linux #opensource #oepratingsystem

A brand new version of fheroes2 is out now, the open source and cross-platform Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine reimplementation.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/heroes-of-might-and-magic-2-project-fheroes2-version-1-1-15-is-out-now/

#OpenSource #Strategy #RPG #Reimplementation #NativeLinux

I built a CLI tool that does something I thought was impossible:

Pause a running server, FREE its TCP port, then resume later — same PID, same memory.

It's called park. It uses ptrace (Linux) and Mach thread injection (macOS) to inject close(fd) into the target process. That's what actually frees the port. SIGSTOP alone doesn't do this.

Demo: https://asciinema.org/a/920996

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mr-vaibh/park/main/install.sh | sh

https://github.com/mr-vaibh/park

#golang #cli #devtools #opensource #linux #macos #programming

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(Linux news in previous posts)

FOSS NEWS

Odysee receives huge UI improvements and some new features: new video player (mimicking YouTube's video player), home page top slide now displays a channel preview the 3 latest videos and a follow button, mini video player when hovering a video's thumbnail, floating player, search field on channel > Content pages, revamped content upload flow divided into multiple pages, Advanced Editor for writing comments (with text formatting buttons), favicons displayed next to links in text posts and comments

FreeTube also received some UI revamp: new video player (also somewhat similar to YouTube's), some text changed to first letter uppercase instead of all uppercase, icons added to subscription page
(Why does everyone copy YouTube's video player? It looks kinda ugly... Also, the bottom panel's buttons are barely visible if the video is bright. Odysee's new video player at least has a darker background for those buttons)

Mastodon introduces Collections, its take on Bluesky starter packs for account discovery:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/mastodon-introduces-collections-its-take-on-bluesky-starter-packs-for-account-discovery/

Firefox 149.0.2 Improves the Browser Toolbar on Wayland for Linux Users:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-149-0-2-improves-the-browser-toolbar-on-wayland-for-linux-users

Calibre 9.7 E-Book Manager Improves the Annotations Browser and Content Server:
https://9to5linux.com/calibre-9-7-e-book-manager-improves-the-annotations-browser-and-content-server

PeaZip 11.0 Archive Manager Speeds Up File Browsing and Enhances Bookmarks:
https://9to5linux.com/peazip-11-0-archive-manager-speeds-up-file-browsing-and-enhances-bookmarks

OBS Studio 32.1 released with overhauled audio mixer, WebRTC simulcast support, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/obs-studio-32-1-released-with-overhauled-audio-mixer-webrtc-simulcast-support-and-more/

OpenShot 3.5.1 Video Editor Adds New Optimize Preview Built-In Proxy Workflow:
https://9to5linux.com/openshot-3-5-1-video-editor-adds-new-optimize-preview-built-in-proxy-workflow

PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 showcases an improved handheld gaming PC experience:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-showcases-an-improved-handheld-gaming-pc-experience/

FEX 2604 Released With Better Memory Savings For Running x86_64 Apps/Games On ARM64:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2604-Released

(more FOSS news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Odysee #FreeTube #Mastodon #Fedi #Fediverse #Firefox #Calibre #PeaZip #OBS #OBSStudio #OpenShot #RPCS3 #FEX #PS3 #FosseryTech

(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)

Zed Editor launches Agent Metrics, offering public AI agent usage data:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/zed-editor-launches-agent-metrics-offering-public-ai-agent-usage-data/

Immich 2.7 adds duplicate resolution, editor shortcuts, new web actions, and much more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/immich-2-7-adds-duplicate-resolution-editor-shortcuts-new-web-actions-and-much-more/

SQLite 3.53 fixes WAL-reset bug, adds QRF library, new SQL features, improved CLI and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/sqlite-3-53-fixes-wal-reset-bug-adds-qrf-library-new-sql-features-improved-cli-and-more/

GNU nano 9.0 CLI Text Editor Released with New Features and Improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-nano-9-0-cli-text-editor-released-with-new-features-and-improvements

Microsoft has terminated developer accounts of VeraCrypt, WireGuard & Windscribe software:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/microsoft-has-terminated-developer-accounts-of-veracrypt-wireguard-and-windscribe-software/
(It was only by accident, right, Microsoft? RIGHT??)

FosseryWeb progress report:
I regenerated the HTML cheatsheets using the new page-builders tool, and fixed a lot of bugs/mistakes. Now I'm working on regenerating the JavaScript cheatsheets.
https://fosseryweb.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/
https://fosseryweb-min.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/

Vulkan 1.4.349 Released With Data Graph Optical Flow Extension:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.349

Hugging Face Contributes Safetensors To PyTorch Foundation To Secure AI Model Execution:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/PyTorch-Safetensors

Godot gets a funding boost from Slay the Spire 2 devs Mega Crit:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/godot-gets-a-funding-boost-from-slay-the-spire-2-devs-mega-crit/

Legendary, the free and open source Epic Games Launcher, has moved to a new organisation:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/legendary-the-free-and-open-source-epic-games-launcher-has-moved-to-a-new-organisation/

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.8 Released with Fastboot Improvements, Bug Fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-2-0-8-released-with-fastboot-improvements-bug-fixes

Redox OS Establishes AI Policy To Forbid Contributions Made Using LLMs:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-March-2026

NetBSD 11.0 Nears Release With RC3 Released For Testing:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NetBSD-11.0-RC3

Intel Releases OpenVINO 2026.1 With Backend For Llama.cpp, New Hardware Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenVINO-2026.1-Released

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Zed #Immich #SQLite #GNUNano #FosseryWeb #FosseryWebMin #Vulkan #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #HuggingFace #GodotEngine #Godot #RaspberryPIImager #RedoxOS #NetBSD #OpenVINO #Llamacpp #PyTorch #DBMS #SelfHosting #Development #IDE #CodeEditor #TextEditor #Programming #Dev #BSD #FosseryTech

Took another step towards #DigitalSovereignty today! I'm now self-hosting my own instance of #Immich to store all my photos, officially saying goodbye to Apple's iCloud. It feels great having everything entirely under my control, running on my own hardware using CentOS-Stream 10 and #Podman.

#SelfHosted #HomeLab #Privacy #CentOS #OpenSource

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A split-screen screenshot. The top half shows the dark mode web interface of the Immich photo management app, displaying a gallery of landscape and architectural photos. The bottom half shows a Linux terminal window (Konsole) running the command 'podman ps' filtered for 'immich', displaying four active containers indicating the Immich server, database, machine learning, and Redis services are all successfully running.

Episode 12 of Dark Blue Weekly released

https://darkblueproject.com/sites/news/dbw-e12.php

#darkblueweekly #darkblueproject #linux #opensource #freesoftware #trisquel #gparted #debian #nanoeditor #sqlite

🇫🇷 Frankreich macht Ernst: Die Digitalbehörde DINUM wechselt von Windows zu Linux, 80.000 Beschäftigte der Krankenversicherung migrieren auf eigene Kollaborationstools. Bis Herbst 2026 muss jedes Ministerium einen Abfahrtsplan vorlegen. So geht digitale Souveränität! 💪🇪🇺

#DigitaleSouveränität #Linux #OpenSource #Datenschutz

https://www.heise.de/news/Frankreichs-Plan-Weg-von-Windows-hin-zu-Linux-11251566.html

Linux Programme als Alternative zu Windows Programmen.
Je mehr ich recherchiere, je mehr fällt mir auf, dass meine Quellen oft nicht gut recherchiert haben. Anscheinend schreibt der Eine von dem Anderen einfach nur ab.
Daher kursieren auch immer die gleichen #Programme als Alternative.
Beispiel:
#DAW > zu 99% wird Reaper empfohlen, obwohl noch nicht mal Open Source. Ich nutze #Ardour.
#Bildbearbeitung > RawTherapee oder Darktable. Ich nutze #Art.
Echte Tipps!

#linux #WindowsToLinux #opensource

apt 3.2 in Debian Sid and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS now has built-in rollback: a single command undoes any package update or reverts your system to a previous state. No more fear of breaking your Linux with updates. 🐧

apt history-rollback <ID> — that's it.

Full guide: https://newsgroup.site/apt-32-history-rollback-debian-ubuntu-guide-2026/

#Linux #Debian #Ubuntu #OpenSource #SysAdmin #apt

Microsoft suspended developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — blocking them from signing Windows updates. No warning, no appeal process. Only public pressure restored access. A reminder that even the best privacy tools can be held hostage by corporate infrastructure. 🔒

Read the full analysis: https://newsgroup.site/microsoft-veracrypt-wireguard-windscribe-developers-2026/

#OpenSource #Privacy #VeraCrypt #WireGuard #Linux #Security #DigitalRights

Mieux vaut tard que jamais ! #servicepulic #opensource #free #software 👍🇫🇷🐧 LA FRANCE LÂCHE MICROSOFT POUR LINUX ET L'OPENSOURCE !!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhTqURiXh6o

I made a visual 24-hour caffeine tracker for quickly checking how long it takes to leave my system and how that fourth latte affects my sleep.

Caffeine half-life is surprisingly long and individually variable.

Free to use at https://jnaskali.github.io/caffeine-tracker/

#caffeine #biohacking #opensource #sleep

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Circular 24-hour visualization of half-time using Caffeine Tracker

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Screenshot of Caffeine Tracker with info on caffeine half-life: Caffeine is steadily metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP1A2, but half-lives vary hugely. Baseline adult ~45h Hyperactive CYP1A2 ~2-3h Heavy smoker ~3h Smoked meat 34h Antibiotics -5-8h Obesity 57h Underactive CYP1A2 ~6-10 h Oral contraceptives ~10-11h Pregnancy ~4-15h Fluoamine (SSR) ~31h Methoxsalen (skin med) ~50 h Liver disease ~6-180 h

In addition to funding open source projects you use, if you can, consider extending support to the individual contributors/developers personally who work on those projects, many are volunteers and even a small monthly contribution could mean the difference. 🫶

#OpenSource #FOSS

Hello, we're on Mastodon 👋

🎧 Follow for updates on Navidrome, the open-source music streaming server 🎧

#music #selfhosting #opensource #streaming

Released amiga-lw-plugin v0.7.0 for LightWave 5.x on AmigaOS: Fresnel + PBR scene-save fixes, a cleaner PBR setup, LensFlare now configurable up to 50 flare sources, and faster ObjSwap lookup for large replacement sets. Before/after renders in the thread.

github.com/midwan/amiga-lw-plugin

#Amiga #LightWave3D #RetroComputing #OpenSource

Alguien por aquí recomendó en su día Localsend y me da mucha pena no recordar quién fue porque tiene mi agradecimiento eterno.

Es lo mejor del mundo para compartir archivos entre distintos dispositivos que estén conectados a la misma red wifi.

https://localsend.org/

#localsend #opensource #filesharing

Meet Shelly, a Modern Graphical Package Manager for Arch Linux https://9to5linux.com/first-look-at-shelly-a-modern-graphical-package-manager-for-arch-linux

#Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

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Screenshot of Shelly showing the main window where you can search packages to install, remove, or update, view recent activity, view available updates, and see an overview of your Arch Linux installation.

@socialband Le projet s'inscrit-il dans une démarche de #logiciellibre ou #opensource ?