Still using #MySQL? Stewarded by Oracle, MySQL has been in decline for years. Stop using it in 2026, especially if your care about the #opensource #FOSS methodology and not just the license.

👉 https://optimizedbyotto.com/post/reasons-to-stop-using-mysql/

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MySQL git commits declining

KDE Plasma is set to gain even more useful features with the upcoming Plasma 6.7 release, one especially good for online gaming.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/kde-plasma-6-7-will-have-a-global-push-to-talk-feature/

#OpenSource #Upcoming #DesktopEnvironment #KDE

From the HarbourMasters team is another Nintendo PC port, this time it's Super Mario 64.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/ghostship-is-a-new-super-mario-64-pc-port-from-harbourmasters/

#OpenSource #Retro #NewRelease #Misc #Nintendo

Not without bugs and features, but it works. #Strimr, a new #opensource #Plex client for #ios and #tvos

Keeping my eye on this one.

#streaming #movies #tvshows #apple #tv

Dänemark hat es vorgemacht, nun sind wir dran. Mach was Kanzler!

Nebst der Sicherheit und Funktionalität kommt noch die Benutzerfreundlichkeit hinzu. Und die Produktivität, wenn man sich nicht erst durch die Werbung klicken muss, um auf die eigenen Datein zu kommen*.

*übertrieben

#microsoft #linux #opensource #Denmark

https://www.absatzwirtschaft.de/deshalb-sollten-unternehmen-microsoft-abschalten-278381/

Blog-Artikel sind Momentaufnahmen. Eine Infrastruktur lebt.

Auf der Reise zur meiner digitalen Open Source Only Souveränität habe ich viel gelernt und vieles wieder umgeworfen. Damit der aktuelle Stand (Hardware, DNS-Cluster, Topologie) nicht in der Timeline untergeht, habe ich jetzt einen Ankerpunkt geschaffen.

Der Nukleus der Rebellion ist live. Hier ist die Landkarte meines Homelabs:
👉 https://www.pandolin.io/nukleus-der-rebellion/

#HomeLab #SelfHosting #Linux #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #RebelHomebase

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Illustration im warmen Sepia-Stil: Ein zufriedenes Schuppentier (Pandolin) sitzt mit einer dampfenden Tasse an einem Schreibtisch vor einem Laptop. Die Wand im Hintergrund ist übersät mit technischen Netzwerk-Diagrammen, Kubernetes-Strukturen und Notizen zur 'Rebel Homebase' Infrastruktur.

Some #freecad bezier-porn #3dmodelling #floss #design #DMI #electronics #TUI #uxdesign #bezier #beziercurve #opensource #opensourcecad

The jQuery team has released version 4.0, introducing breaking changes, modern browser support, and long-planned cleanups.
https://linuxiac.com/jquery-4-0-released-after-a-decade-with-modernization-changes/

#jquery #programming #opensource #webdevelopment

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The jQuery team has released version 4.0, introducing breaking changes, modern browser support, and long-planned cleanups.

I've found some memory modules in my drawer, and there are also four DDR4 modules. So, now that I have discovered this gold mine, I could buy X and bring it over to the fediverse, or buy M...soft and open the windows to let some air in...

#hardware #storage #fediverse #opensource #freesoftware

10 yrs in #RedHat today. Feel like I need to write something profound. I love my job not just because it involves #opensource and #community, but mostly because of the wonderful colleagues I work with & amazing managers I work for. I'm thankful for #LifeatRedHat. That's all I have to say about that.

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My virtual puck with the Red Hat logo and "10 years. Carol Chen. 2026" on it.

Been going through the Mir documentation, building out the next iteration of the @buddiesofbudgie Magpie compositor (expect me to also refer to it as Mirpie 😁 ).

Despite some setbacks getting the thing to run, just in a matter of a few hours we went from no compositor to one that is able to run budgie-panel. Good stuff, looking forward to continuing to iterate on it!

#OpenSource #Linux #Budgie

Hey Fediverse,
habt ihr einen Tipp für ein Tablet/Convertible?
Im Rahmen des #diday Suche ich sowas wie ein MS Surface Pro, mit Shell, Tastatur und Stift Eingabe, aber am besten Open Source und Linux.

Gibt es da iwas, was ich regulär erwerben kann und nicht wahnsinnig viel Arbeit zum einrichten erfordert?

Danke sehr!

#diday #digitalindependence #foss #opensource

The ⚙️ FOSDEM 2026 Schedule ⚙️ app for Android is now available:

🛒 https://f-droid.org/packages/info.metadude.android.fosdem.schedule
🛒 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.metadude.android.fosdem.schedule

🆕 Search filters
🆕 New session cards design
🆕 Edge-to-edge support
🆕 New settings options

#fahrplan #fosdem #fosdem2026 #opensource @fosdem @fosdempgday @fosdembsd

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Screenshots of the FOSDEM 2026 Schedule for Android phones + tablets. Available via F-Droid and Google Play. Incl. c3-nav.

Terminal Tilt is exactly 58 subscribers away from the 1K milestone and monetization.

In case you are new to my channel, welcome! As a disabled queer creator, I know how often our voices are drowned out by corporate "ai" sludge. Terminal Tilt is a space where I can speak authentically, fight for digital sovereignty, and show that there is a place for us in the technical world.

I started it because I like to watch YouTube and I often search for Linux videos. I find it infuriating that 90% of the videos have "ai" generated voices, graphics, and scripts. I want to learn new things, not have unoriginal ideas regurgitated to me by bots. Terminal Tilt is a strictly Non-AI channel focused on ethical computing, promoting #FOSS, and providing a direct alternative to the Big Tech surveillance machine. I respect your time and your sovereignty. Lets build a community together!

If you believe in a web where the user is in control and their privacy respected, and our technology does not have to destroy the planet, help me cross the finish line today.

I have some great stuff in the pipeline, such as reviews for security hardware, quick looks and installations of GNU/Linux distributions , and discussions on the state of computing.

I am also improving quickly. Every video has been a learning experience and I am very open to constructive criticism.

My newest video from earlier today: 5 Extensions for Real Digital Independence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9FjlZMJBQ

My most popular video (90k+ views): The Windows Exodus Has Begun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzdTgCXyRU

I also post videos to PeerTube here: https://gnulinux.tube/c/terminaltilt/videos

Every boost helps us show that independent, human created tech content has a place in 2026.

#TerminalTilt #NoAI #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #EthicalComputing #Privacy #Security #HumanMade #SmallCreator #AntiBigTech #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosted #Homelab #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #DeGoogle #Technology #SoftwareFreedom #OpenSource #FOSS #DigitalRights #Fediverse #Mastodon #PeerTube #YouTube #Google #QueerMutualAid #QueerCreator #Disability #Disabled #DisabledCreator #DisabledMutualAid #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBT

@SuneAuken @henrikmillinge #opensource 🎯 Arbejdsgivere kan tilbyde LibreOffice. Men hvis kolleger bliver ved Microsoft, hænger vi der stadig.

🔗 Digital suverænitet kræver kollektiv handling - koordineringsproblemet er barrieren, og kritisk masse kræver samtidigt skifte, ikke individuelle spring.

Lister, créer et supprimer des articles WordPress sans jamais quitter votre shell ? C'est possible ! 💻

Je vous partage mon outil wp-cli maison. Installation en 2 minutes chrono.

La procédure complète sur le wiki : 🔗 https://wiki.blablalinux.be/fr/gestion-wordpress-terminal-wp-cli

#WordPress #Linux #Bash #OpenSource

Als meistens sehr spontaner Mensch habe ich für mich den digitalen Unabhängigkeitstag "Februar 2026" auf heute vorverlegt und mein Bluesky-Konto gelöscht.
In Sachen Social Media bin ich jetzt nur noch im Fediverse aktiv.

#DigitalIndependenceDay #DiDay #DDay #DidIt #DudGemacht #UnplugBigTech #OpenSource #Linux #Fediverse #Mastodon

https://termine.di.day/

(Linux news in original post)

FOSS NEWS

Firefox 147 Arrives with XDG Support on Linux, Auto-PiP + More:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/firefox-147-released

Odysee banned in the EU (among many other sites) for "spreading Russian propaganda":
https://www.europereloaded.com/from-sanctions-to-overblocking-a-personal-vodafoneziggo-case-study/
https://www.nlconnect.org/files/pages/2025/12/NLconnect-Reference-List-EU-Media-Sanctions-v-15-12-25.pdf
(Looks like the same nonsensical "we need to protect someone from something, so limit digital freedom of everyone" mindset, as with the age verification crap...)
(Yeah, just prevent regular users too from accessing the site who aren't even interested in that political crap. Good job, morons... What you'll do next? Block all decentralized platforms, because "freedom is dangerous to people", or what?)
(I usually avoid including political things in these weekly news posts, but I thought it must be included, because it can potentially affect everyone in the EU. I'm not affected yet, because so far Vodafone seems to be the only one blocking the site, I use a different ISP, but since it's a law, other ISPs will probably be forced to comply too (unless it will be handled as GDPR that they don't actually care who complies). VPN will probably be a solution to get around the ban, hopefully they won't ban that too, like the UK wants...)

Thunderbird 147.0: new folder path option & localization preferences added:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/thunderbird-147-0-new-folder-path-option-and-localization-preferences-added/

Joplin 3.5 refines Markdown editing, adds case insensitive tags & boosts syncing & sharing:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/joplin-3-5-refines-markdown-editing-adds-case-insensitive-tags-and-boosts-syncing-and-sharing/

OBS Studio 32.1 Beta is out with a new Audio Mixer, WebRTC Simulcast support and more:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/obs-studio-32-1-beta-is-out-with-a-new-audio-mixer-webrtc-simulcast-support-and-more/

NewPipe 0.28.1 update improves playback, metadata, and SoundCloud support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/newpipe-0-28-1-update-improves-playback-metadata-and-soundcloud-support/

VLC adds native Arm support on Windows, improving playback on Snapdragon devices:
https://betanews.com/article/vlc-adds-native-arm-support-on-windows/

Shotcut 26.1 Beta Video Editor Adds New Hardware Decoder Options:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Shotcut-26.1-Beta

(more FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #Firefox #Odysee #Thunderbird #Joplin #OBS #OBSStudio #NewPipe #VLC #Shotcut #Browser #ContentCreation #WebBrowser #EmailClient #FosseryTech

anyone out there know of any good #linuxmint #wallpapers that have the linux mint logo and text in japanese or in both english and japanese? if so feel free to comment down below. im trying to make my #linux #mint desktop more japanese themed
#foss #opensource #linuxmintwallpaper #wallpaper #background

I've created two new GRASS addons to facilitate the exchange of raster styles between QGIS and GRASS: r.colors.qml and `r.colors.toqml`.

🎨 r.colors.qml: Apply QGIS QML style files directly to your GRASS rasters.
🔄 r.colors.toqml: Export GRASS color tables and categories back to QML for use in QGIS.

Read the full post here! 👇
https://ecodiv.earth/post/use_qml_in_grass/

#gis #QGIS #grassgis #OpenSource #Cartography @grassgis

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QGIS logo and GRASS logo and QML symbol connected by arrows, representing how QML serves as a format for exchange of raster color tables and categories/labels between the two programs.

Malware creators are targeting Canonical’s Ubuntu operating system through its Snap store, and it seems that Canonical is allowing security issues to remain unresolved. https://blog.popey.com/2026/01/malware-purveyors-taking-over-published-snap-email-domains/ #linux #ubuntu #opensource

Yay, #GrapheneOS ist installiert. Ich bin jetzt seit zwei Stunden dabei und schon begeistert. Bis jetzt habe ich erst mal alle #OpenSource apps installiert und zwei, drei aus dem Aurora Store ohne #google Die Verbindung zur Nextcloud klappt wunderbar. Ich vermisse jedoch jetzt schon das Entsperren per Gesicht, aber man kann nicht alles haben :D Was mich aber irritiert, ist, dass nicht alle Menüpunkte komplett auf Deutsch übersetzt sind.w

Endlich #degoogled !

Running Mastodon on FreeBSD? Stop using wrapper scripts that break service status.

I've refactored the init scripts for Sidekiq, Puma, and Streaming to be fully production-grade:

- Clean privilege dropping (no su wrappers)
- Native signal handling for log rotation
- Correct PID tracking & status reporting.

I published the scripts and the reasoning behind them in my Codeberg gists:

https://codeberg.org/Larvitz/gists/src/branch/main/2026/20250115-FreeBSD_Mastodon_rc.d.md

I use those to run a Mastodon instance and they're working great so far!

❤️ 🦣

#FreeBSD #Mastodon #SelfHosting #mastoadmin #runbsd #OpenSource

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Screenshot showing the service status of several Mastodon services on FreeBSD

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/30745

GitHub Continuous Integration checks passed!

It's up to someone else with commit access to merge it.

Thank you and aov, byte, violette and of course @stesnac@snac.bsd.cafe for all the contributions and improvements to this version!

#snac #MacPorts #OpenSource #ActivityPub #Mastodon #NoDatabaseNeeded
#NoJavaScript #NoCookiesEither #NotMuchBullShit #snacAnnounces #FrugalFediverse

Good day all! Upcoming episode of Fireside Fedi!

The #livestream will be on: stream.firesidefedi.live

Special Guest: @rileytestut@mastodon.social

Building emulators and app stores for iPhone with shanegill.io

So don't miss it!

It will happen on 05 February 2026 at 14:00 US Eastern Time ( UTC-5 )

If by any ungodly chance you miss the show:

#PeerTube ( #VOD ): tubefree/@firesidefedi

#firesidefedi #fediverse #fedi #interview #freesoftware #opensource #userfreedom #freedom #resistance

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A dark image. The background is unclear and blurry. On the foreground on the left there is a huge circle, inside of which a profile picture belonging to @rileytestut@mastodon.social. On the other side, a bit lower in the frame we see a fediverse logo, but on fire. This is the logo of the Fireside Fedi show. In between those two elements a text is written. This text says: AN INTERVIEW WITH @rileytestut@mastodon.social Riley Testut - Building emulators and app stores for iPhone with shanegill.io 05 February 2026 AT 14:00 US EASTERN TIME ON FIRESIDEFEDI.LIVE