jrollans.com is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
KDE Plasma 6.4 has arrived bringing lots of modern enhancements to my favourite Linux desktop environment, and what's used on SteamOS / Steam Deck Desktop Mode.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/kde-plasma-6-4-brings-improvements-for-accessibility-colour-rendering-tablet-support-and-more/
Plasma 6.4 is out and it's' more welcoming than ever!
https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.4.0/
Check out the tweaked tiling that lets you have different layouts for every virtual desktop; the overhauled Spectacle that makes capturing your desktop faster; how KRunner now understands color; and in general the literally dozens of other fixes and features that make Plasma friendlier and easier to use.
🎉 Filmbook is now available on Flathub! 📷 Your film tracking app just got easier to install! You can now get Filmbook directly from Flathub: Built with Rust & GTK4/libadwaita, Filmbook helps analog photographers keep track of their film usage with a smooth, modern interface that works great on desktop Linux and even Linux phones like the Librem 5 and Pinephone Pro! Calling all analog photographers: I need your creative input! What features are you missing? What would make your film photography workflow even smoother? Your ideas will help shape the future of Filmbook. Share your thoughts and join our community:
Who uses Open Document Format, the native format of #LibreOffice? Well, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK and Uruguay for starters: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/06/14/odf-analysis-of-adoption/ #foss #OpenSource #freesoftware #openstandards
My latest blog post: Migrating my Mastodon server to Masto.host
https://mikecoats.com/migrating-to-masto-host/
I migrated my Mastodon server from a self-hosted DigitalOcean droplet to an instance provided by Masto.host. The process was straightforward and took less than an hour.
If you are like me, then you might have installed the #GoogleAuthenticator app, back in the days when it was the only solution out there for #TOTP #2FA.
But that is long ago. Since then, #Google has closed-sourced it's solution, forced #cloudsync otto it's users and stores these information unencrypted; plus it's suspected to collect even more data from you than needed. And it's a US BigTech company.
I've looked into a couple of alternatives and landed with #Aegis and #EnteAuth which are both excellent #free #opensource choices from #europe. I went with @ente because of it's larger platform support.
So why are you not already using an alternative? It's super easy, and took me less then 10 minutes:
1. On GoogleAuthenticator go to the ☰
2. Select transfer codes
3. Select all the codes you want to transfer --> Google will create a number of QR-Codes, each containing 10 accounts.
On your alternative say import, and scan the Google codes and you're good to go and can let go of yet another proprietary US BigTech dependency (and thus liability).
If you are already using a different #TOTP #2FA app on your smartphone, which one is it, and why?
Dänemark bekennt sich zu Linux und Open Source
https://linuxnews.de/daenemark-bekennt-sich-zu-linux-und-open-source/
#linux #opensource #freiesoftware #dänemark
One often overlooked aspect of picking a like, whatever tech thing?
Checking out the community behind it. I'm like... not rly into dealing with insecure manbabies and Linux brodudes so yeah. Being rude to ppl asking stuffs is a super big red flag.
(Kind of like, surprised I ever tried Linux tbh, community in some of those spaces is more toxic than #Overwatch.)
Last week I shared a survey, in which you could tell your opinion about FosseryWeb, and choose a feature/improvement you would like to see the most.
In case you missed it, you can still submit it: https://cryptpad.disroot.org/form/#/2/form/view/5L0eQZFQ1-oS3tpRCgt838ibvIcVIdDxclJQ-PaACs8/
Let's see the answers per question
Which site do you use?
- Original FosseryWeb - 3 votes
- FosseryWeb Min - 1 vote
How often do you use it (approximately)?
- Daily - 0 votes
- Weekly - 1 vote
- Monthly - 1 vote
- Very rarely - 2 votes
Which feature do you use the most often?
- Password generator - 1 vote
- Username generator - 0 votes
- CSS code minifier - 0 votes
- Articles - 1 vote
- Quizzes - 1 vote
- Programming cheatsheets - 1 vote
- BrainlessGPT - 0 votes
Which new feature/improvement would you like to see the most?
- Randomized quiz questions for all quizes and better questions for Privacy quiz - 3 votes
- Java cheatsheets - 1 vote
The rest (Python and SQL cheatsheets, download all cheatsheets of a language, JS object and DOM maniplation cheatsheets, improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support) got 0 votes. I may or may not implement those. But if you would like to see those features/improvements too, you can drop a comment.
For now, I'll implement randomized quiz question and better Privacy quiz question first, then Java cheatsheets (you can write topics you would like to see covered, in comment).
What do you like the most about FosseryWeb?
- "The owner of the website." - Thanks, I appreciate it!
- "The quizzes, because they are fun :DD" - Glad you like them. They will become even more fun soon when questions will be randomized.
Do you have any concerns about the site (e.g. privacy, something not working as you would expect, etc.)?
- "Not really."
- "No, i love you Man 💛" - Love you too
Is there anything you dislike about the site?
- "No, definitely not!"
- "Why would there be?"
Anything else you wish to share?
- "Yes, I am a Saab J 35A fighter jet." - Good for you, I guess.
#FosseryWeb #FosseryWebMin #Website #WebDev #FOSS #Privacy #OpenSource #FosseryTech
BashCoreX (live or injected) with GUI lets you install and run apps like Burp Suite and ZAP Proxy, as long as you’ve got space on the live system! 🙌
***They're not included by default, but you can download and install them easily after boot.
The GUI opens up a whole new level of usability 🔥
#BashCoreX #BashCore #Linux #Pentesting #BurpSuite #Zaproxy #LiveOS #CustomISO #Minimalism #OpenSource #CyberSecurity #DevLog
What do you think about that new #design of the about dialog?
@hosford42 I have copies of all my public repositories on GitHub still, because on GitHub they're discoverable. But GitHub is no longer a safe place for #OpenSource people; it's increasingly an engine of exploitation, and it's increasingly a place where malefactors are tolerated.
I am really looking forward to the point where #ActivityPub federation in @forgejo works well, so that we can have reasonable discoverability in #Forgejo.
https://www.journeyman.cc/blog/posts-output/2025-03-08-installing-forgejo/
Trend Micro: Clone, Compile, Compromise: Water Curse’s Open-Source Malware Trap on GitHub https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/f/water-curse.html @TrendMicro #cybersecurity #infosec #GitHub #OpenSource #malware
LibreOffice isn't just an app – it's a worldwide community of people who work on code, documentation, QA, design, marketing and more. Meet us at local events, like recently in northern Italy: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/06/16/libreoffice-at-the-linux-arena-in-pordenone-italy/ #foss #OpenSource
Microsoft's open source command line editor brings some improvements
Microsoft's open source editor Edit for the command prompt has been updated to version 1.2.0. The developers have made improvements.
I really dislike all these distros moving their support to Discord and not installing an online, searchable forum. If it's not searchable via a search engine and free to read, the answer does not exist in my book.
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Photographs to accompany the heat management toot
https://polymaths.social/@dendrobatus_azureus/statuses/01JXVZ6FC0JC38QT36KRM8NGPK
#Hardware #failure #Gigabyte #enshittification #programming #OpenSource
The ScummVM team have announced that Another World (also known as Out of This World) is now supported by the open source project.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/scummvm-announces-support-for-another-world-out-of-this-world/
I had done everything to get the cooling of the miniPC up to a proper level.
#Hardware #failure #Gigabyte #enshittification #programming #OpenSource
My main mini pc Gigabyte, which came with a under dimensioned CPU / GPU cooler has kicked the bucket...
It's never performed well due to overheating.
Thanks for the Enshittification of hardware Gigabyte.
Now I have no computer anymore and no finances to purchase a new one, in the near future.
I need a computer to do my remote work, so the circle is now broken.
I also use the computer to do my Open Source programming, my hardware & software Research. Another broken circle.
Of course I'm calm and I have a <plan van aanpak NL>
#Hardware #failure #Gigabyte #enshittification #programming #OpenSource
Join the Fedizens! Isn't it time to leave legacy social media and start afresh? 👉 @fedizen https://Fedizen.EU
#NoAds, #NoManipulation 🚫 Big Tech shapes opinions through targeted ads and polarizing content: #Opensource #socialmedia empowers #communities with transparent #moderation.
#Better #MentalHealth 🧠 Research shows that algorithm-driven feeds fuel anxiety and addiction: #ActivityPub platforms, like #Mastodon, avoid manipulative engagement tactics. (1/2)
We are building an emergency legal aid app to connect people with lawyers during ICE raids, police encounters, and situations where vulnerable communities face harassment. Video calls within minutes when people need legal help most.
Response has been incredible! Flutter developers, legal experts, and lawyer connections joining the team.
Still looking for:
DM if interested. Boost for reach!
#golang #legalaid #civilrights #opensource #volunteer #immigration #tech4good #nokings
Just donated to @peertube.
If you'd like PeerTube the ability to livestream and have the means, please donate to their fundraising campaign as well.
The campaign is running for another 33hrs, but I'm sure @Framasoft doesn't mind if you continue to support them with donations after this period :)
https://support.joinpeertube.org/en/
#PeerTube #BigTech #OpenSource #Tech #PublicValues #DigitalSovereignty #Fediverse
Void Linux’s package manager XBPS hits version 0.60 with better error handling, script execution fixes, and more robust package update logic.
https://linuxiac.com/void-linux-xbps-package-manager-v0-60/
‘#OpenSource And #Ethical’ #TikTok, #WhatsApp And #Instagram Alternatives Could Transform #SocialMedia
from #Forbes
ByEsat Dedezade, Contributor.
Esat Dedezade is U.K.-based journalist who covers Big Tech for Forbes
Jan 25, 2025, 12:23pm EST
[a very well-written article with a favorable yet realistic angle on the #Fediverse]
"At the heart of these alternative apps lies the Fediverse platform — a portmanteau of "federated" and "universe" that represents a radical reimagining of how social media can work. Unlike traditional platforms where users are locked into isolated ecosystems, the Fediverse operates as an interconnected network of independent servers that communicate with each other through a standard protocol called #ActivityPub."
#Pixelfed #PeerTube #Mastodon #Loops #Sup #FreeSoftware #SocialWeb #technology #news #press
Self-Host Weekly (13 June 2025)
#macOS container support, software updates and launches, a spotlight on #Spliit - an #expense splitting app, and more in this week's recap!
https://selfh.st/weekly/2025-06-13/
#selfhost #selfhosted #selfhosting #newsletter #opensource #foss #privacy #app #apps #software #update #updates
🚀 Cryptomator 1.17.0 Beta is here!
Want to be among the first to try out new features? The beta version of Cryptomator 1.17.0 is now available for testing! 🎉
✅ Windows Hello support
✅ ARM64 support for Windows (experimental)
✅ Double-click vault.cryptomator to unlock
Give the beta a try and help us make Cryptomator even better with your feedback! 🧪
👉 Try it now: https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator/releases/tag/1.17.0-beta1
#Cryptomator #BetaTest #OpenSource #Privacy #Encryption #WindowsHello #ARM64 #Cybersecurity
Hmm, just one thing, I will need to translate the dropdown options.
Anyone free to lend a hand?
https://github.com/jointhefediverse-net/jointhefediverse.net/issues/118
🗓️ There are 4 days left to contribute to the crowdfunding campaign for the #PeerTube mobile app and help us to reach the next goal!
Every contribution helps us build a world where everyone can use PeerTube from anywhere!
👉 https://support.joinpeertube.org
#crowdfunding #mobile #app #FLOSS #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
Since the license is MIT it's easy to Fork
Read my sentence carefully easy to Fork not an Easy project to continue.
IMHO X.org is so important that a group of seasoned programmers have to, not just fork, but put up the infrastructure that the fork can be continued just like The Force
I deliberately used the reference of The Force
There are way too many systems which rely on X.org and cannot or will not use Wayland
As you all know all major desktop environments DE and window managers WM are as agnostic as possible to the this display system.
The reasons are obvious and all the technical details are in the Man Pages of those specific window managers and desktop environments.
It's only Gnome where the programmers want to Super dictate what goes on in that DE, and it's their right because they have people {hundreds of thousands?} who love that kind of dominance invoked upon them.
If there are enough people who don't like that they are also allowed to Fork Gnome.
More massive projects have been forked and they are still around Alive and kicking.
From my perspective it's just a new spawn of x.org
#OpenSource #POSIX #GNU #Xorg #systemD #fork #Wayland #Gnome
Soon, I’ll be throwing away all my desktop computers as well, though I’m keeping my Lenovo Thinkpad around. I hate computers, yet I use them.
To me, computers are just junk nobody asked for. They’re glowing traps that keep us hooked, scrolling and clicking away our time for endless feeds. No matter the OS or hardware, it’s all distraction from reality.
Yes, Linux can free us and all that, and even the hardware can be part of that freedom. But the computers themselves remain a circus of junk nobody wanted, a noisy distraction that too often chains us to control and chaos. It’s a digital con, plain and simple.
Time to unplug the lie and reclaim what’s left of my mind.
Here are the specs powering this setup:
- Intel Core i9-9900K
- NVIDIA RTX 2070
- Debian GNU/Linux 13
- 15.54 GiB Memory
- 455.95 GiB Samsung Evo 970
Read more: https://social.linux.pizza/@midtsveen/114667230311420733
#Linux #Debian #OpenSource #TechCriticism #DigitalDetox #AntiTech #ComputersAreJunk #Unplug #DigitalFreedom #ThinkPad #Privacy #TechSatire #AntiSocialMedia #TechDistraction #DigitalWellness #Fediverse
Executing this fix has been put on a red cue because the machine in question died a terrible early death
#freeBSD #ghostBSD #man #VT #console #Font #size #OpenSource #POSIX
https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/how-to-change-vt-console-font-size.91145/#post-630220
Join us for Day 2 of the #FreeBSD Developer Summit! The live stream kicks off in 10 minutes.
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/9Gm-IGA2t0s
On June 10th, Google released Android 16 to AOSP - but without Pixel device-specific source code. This unexpected change impacts all custom Android ROM development, including CalyxOS or others. Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is coming to end. Sources:
* https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/114661957699559672
* https://calyxos.org/news/2025/06/11/android-16-plans/
* https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-development-aosp-3538503/
* https://source.android.com/docs/setup/about/faqs#what-kind-of-open-source-project-is-android
* FYI AOSP isn't dead, but Google just landed a huge blow to custom ROM developers https://www.androidauthority.com/google-not-killing-aosp-3566882/
I find myself once again looking for a good solution to a common problem: as an open source project, hosting documentation/text-based resources as Markdown files in a git repository makes a lot of sense. Buuuut as a collaborative project that wants to invite explicitly less-technical people into the fold, using git and Markdown has a fairly high gatekeeping factor.
How is this not a solved problem? :(
I'm sure you followed the Piped Pipe rule and updated your beloved client. I'm certain that you didn't defeat the update message of your beloved of client.
In case you have, please reinstate it because the new Piped Pipe is even more fun.
In case you do full manual update just go to the GitHub page and get it
#PipedPipe #NewPipe #Tubular #Android #OpenSource #POSIX #VideoClient
The end of Windows 10 is approaching, so it’s time to consider Linux and #LibreOffice: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/06/11/the-end-of-windows-10/ @Endof10 #foss #OpenSource
If you want to know a company's attitude toward #OpenSource, look at how they react to the #Xorg fork #Xlibre
Day 1 of the June 2025 #FreeBSD Developer Summit kicks off in 10 minutes! Tune in to the Project's YouTube page to stream the full day of FreeBSD talks.
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/live/0DdnAgKLdG8
#opensource #techconference
This is a screen capture of KDE Connect on one of my Androids.
As you can clearly see my LAN has quite an amount of devices. All of these devices are being used by me.
They have specific purposes which makes my Android experience along with my Computing experience versatile and efficient.
I did not know how important KDE connect was for me. When I learned about it, I knew that it doesn't just enrich what I can do
KDE Connect is not a gimmick where I can control a Media Player, without any network connectivity by itself, from any of my KDE Connect devices. Many different functions can be handled smoothly without any problems, with the highest Speed that my wLAN can deliver from the point of my view of the LAN routers I have in my network.
Right now I'm using a wLAN router that is portable. This enables me to have the most efficient data transfer Speed between the devices I have on me without any snooping from any Big Company.
#KDE #Connect #KDEConnect #LAN #wLAN #network #Android #Linux #POSIX #OpenSource #portable
#FreeBSD #server updated to 14.3-RELEASE
Super simple 👨💻 , super fast 💨 , and WebSysctl is live again! #ThePowerToServe
#PublicDomain no AI icons! Meant to look well with the Creative Commons symbols (despite them not being anti-AI, last i looked at least) and yah, feel free to use on your instances or websites or art or wherever!
Here's the source so its easily modifiable too! https://freesvg.org/no-ai-icons
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#openSource #vector #symbol #iconography #noAI #AI #disabledArtist #fediArt
Tired of software tracking you, and using your content to feed AI services? Switch to free and open source software – like #LibreOffice, which is backed by a non-profit (@tdforg) and has zero interest in your data: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/06/10/libreoffice-for-end-user-privacy-tdfs-annual-report-2024/ #foss #OpenSource #privacy
NEW VIDEO - Install and Setup Webmin on FreeBSD!
#FreeBSD #Unix #OpenSource #Webmin #garyhtech
https://youtu.be/jBMxgPrZoPE?si=za15CKlStiEqophE via @YouTube
🌍🇪🇺 Together, let's promote Mastodon as a solid #AlternativeEU to #USA platforms like X (formerly Twitter) 🐦 and #Bluesky! Every new person who joins strengthens our movement and amplifies our impact! Mastodon is secure, open-source, and outside the reach of the Trump government and its attempts to silence us! 🚫🗣️
Together, let's make a difference! #ElbowsUp💪 #Mastodon #DecentralizedSocialMedia #PrivacyMatters #DigitalFreedom #EUvsUSA #BoycottUSA #TechIndependence #OpenSource #JoinMastodon
🌟 Exciting News in Digital Freedom! 🌟
Starting next month, Denmark's Minister of Digitization, Caroline Stage, plans to phase out Microsoft and other tech giants' programs within her ministry. This bold move aims to reduce reliance on U.S.-based tech companies and embrace open-source alternatives.
Half of the ministry's employees will transition to a new computer system, replacing Windows with open-source solutions. Specifically, they will adopt LibreOffice, a free and open-source office suite, as an alternative to Microsoft's Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
"I want to take the lead and try it out. When the opportunity presented itself, it would be crazy not to seize it. I am very much looking forward to seeing how it works in practice," says Minister Stage.
This initiative aligns with Denmark's broader strategy to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on large tech corporations. The goal is for the entire ministry to be free of Microsoft by the fall. However, if the transition faces significant challenges, there is flexibility to revert temporarily.
The push for digital sovereignty is gaining momentum, especially in light of current global dynamics and concerns over data protection. Political parties like the Red-Green Alliance and the Alternative have also voiced support for reducing ties with American tech giants.
Let's celebrate this shift towards freedom, collaboration, and innovation in the tech landscape! 🎉
#DigitalFreedom #OpenSource #LibreOffice #DenmarkLeads #TechInnovation #DigitalSovereignty #Linux #FreedomAndCollaboration #DigitalizationMinistry #OpenSource #Linux #OpenSource #DigitalFreedom #FuckTechBros #LinuxLove #LibreOffice #FuckMicrosoft #FuckTechBros #danskertrut #linux #libreoffice #FOSS #FLOSS #FreeSoftware #digitalizationministry #fuckmicrosoft
Creating & joining a #Proxmox cluster with #Ansible has never been easier than it is now with my new Ansible module!
My new Ansible module "proxmox_cluster" just made its way into the upstream Ansible Community Proxmox collection and can now be used with Ansible Galaxy.
With my additional toolings, we install Proxmox VE nodes in a fully automated way (even with my new cloud images), create clusters with proxmox_cluster module and load balance the guest VMs with my ProxLB tool.
Happy to announce, that there'll be a talk about my #ProxLB project at the Dutch #Proxmox Day 2025!
In "The Art of Balance – Dynamic Load Management in Proxmox with ProxLB", @formorer (from our company @credativde speaks about the opportunities by integrating such solutions into your Proxmox cluster!
Thanks to the Tuxis Team for providing us this opportunity!
Feel free to join the Dutch Proxmox Day - 25.09.2025!
#ProxmoxVE #Conferences #Talks #DutchProxmoxDay #ProxTalk #homelab #opensource
Proxmox for Enterprises: Imagine DRS-Like Guest Load Balancing!
ProxLB automatically rebalances VMs & Containers across a Proxmox cluster based on memory, CPU, and local disk usage, and can suggest the best nodes for further automation within CI/CDs. It supports maintenance mode, affinity and anti-affinity rules, and integrates seamlessly with the Proxmox API and ACL system. No SSH, just pure API! The best - it's free & #opensource