I started a big _big_ BIG refactoring of my pet project and... holy crap, I am rewriting most of it.

But that's a learning process, right? I am getting a clearer and clearer image of how to build what I wanna build, and am slowly (very slowly) getting there, I suppose...

#rust #rustland #developement #softwaredevelopment #floss #opensource #opensourcesoftware

TIL Inkscape has built-in zine templates! You can design the individual pages and then it lays out the print layout automatically. Neat!

#TIL #Inkscape #OpenSource #Zine

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Screenshot of Inkscape with a zine template. Across the top are individually-labeled pages (like Adobe Illustrator artboards) laid out with the covers and then six pages, then at the bottom is a print layout which arranges the designs for a printable and foldable zine.

TODAY ON FIRESIDE FEDI!

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

Special Guest: @limebar@mastodon.social

Making electronic music:https://mastodon.social/tags/limebar He/Him/His and 100% OK with you being you. Hello new users best advice:write a short intro post, pin it to your profile and update your profile follow every interesting account you see you can and should follow interesting hashtags and use hashtags when posting home shows what you follow and what they boost follow @FediFollows & @FediTips

So don't miss it!

It will happen on 23 January 2026 at 15:00 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 @limebar@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 @limebar@mastodon.social Lime Bar - Making electronic music:https://mastodon.social/tags/limebar He/Him/His and 100% OK with you being you. Hello new users best advice:write a short intro post, pin it to your profile and update your profile follow every interesting account you see you can and should follow interesting hashtags and use hashtags when posting home shows what you follow and what they boost follow @FediFollows & @FediTips 23 January 2026 AT 15:00 US EASTERN TIME ON FIRESIDEFEDI.LIVE

After Linux Kernel 6.19, what do you think the next Linux Kernel build will be?

6.20 or 7.0?

(Poll ends in 3 day, before anyone will know for sure, so make a good guess.)

#Linux #Foss #OpenSource #Kernel #Poll

Netscape announced Mozilla and their plans to release Communicator as #OpenSource OTD in 1998 https://cromwell-intl.com/open-source/nginx-openssl-quantum-safe/?s=mb #cybersecurity

Prêt à mettre à jour ton serveur ou ton vieux laptop reconditionné ? Fonce !

👉 https://www.debian.org/News/2026/20260110

#Debian #Linux #Trixie #OpenSource #SysAdmin #BlablaLinux #MiseAJour

We're seeing excitement build up from the Vulkan API release 1.4.340, with a new extension that should eventually improve DirectX performance on Linux.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/vulkan-1-4-340-released-with-new-extension-to-improve-directx-performance-on-linux/

#OpenSource #Vulkan #Drivers #Proton #NewRelease #Misc

Hello everyone 👋

I’m currently learning HTML and CSS, and I feel that the front-end.social community could really help me grow and learn a lot from experienced frontend developers.

Is there anyone who could help me with an invite or point me in the right direction to become a member?
Thanks a lot! 🙂

#frontend #css #html #webDev #infosec #development #foss #opensource

After cancelling the newer Nexus Mods app that had Linux support to refocus on the older Vortex, the Nexus Mods team now say Vortex will support SteamOS.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nexus-mods-say-they-are-committed-to-supporting-vortex-on-steamos-linux/

#OpenSource #Mod #Apps #Misc

KI-Update Deep-Dive: Wo stehen wir in Deutschland?

KI-Beobachter Fabian Westerheide plädiert im KI-Update Deep-Dive für mehr Mut, KI aus Deutschland und der EU einzusetzen.

https://www.heise.de/news/KI-Update-Deep-Dive-Wo-stehen-wir-in-Deutschland-11150180.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IT #KIUpdate #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #Podcast #Startups #news

#Linux und Open Source Treff am Mittwoch, 4. Februar 18:00 bis 20:00 bei ReCreaZZZ im 1. Obergeschoss, Neue Hard 12, 8005 #Zürich

Bitte melde dich an wenn Du kommen willst, es hat nur Platz für bis zu 10 Personen!

Details auf https://openki.net/course/iCSJJJ8ZhTkJshJ6a/linux-und-open-source-treff

Auf #Mastodon: @ReCreaZZZ

#Linuxtreff #opensource #endof10 #did #diday #didit #dutgemacht #DigitalindependenceDay #linux

It is fascinating to me that yt-dlp needs to be updated pretty much weekly for it to work with YouTube.

This means someone at YouTube either is tasked to regularly make downloading videos harder or...

That there is something in the YouTube's underlying tech design that makes YouTube change so very often automatically.

Also, outdated versions of yt-dlp work alright with Instagram or TikTok, so the situation is unique to YouTube.

#opensource #youtube #tech #mildlyinteresting

📢 Brussels weighs new open-source strategy to reduce EU’s dependence on US tech giants. 🏛️
The European Commission’s consultation frames FOSS as key to digital sovereignty, resilience & fair competition. ⚙️
Focus: security, cloud, AI, open hardware—beyond pilot projects. 🌍

🔗 https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/11/eu_open_source_consultation/

#TechNews #OpenSource #EU #Brussels #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #Cybersecurity #AI #Cloud #Data #Innovation #BigTech #Government #FOSS #Regulation #Europe #Linux #US #USA #LibreOffice #Cloud #Tech

Jeff Bezos is saying the quiet part out loud. They want to kill local computing.

You will own nothing and be happy. You will rent your computing power from the cloud. You pay a subscription for the privilege of using a computer.

AI demand is artificially spiking DRAM prices and Big Tech is pushing "AI PCs," the squeeze is on to force us into a rental model.

Reject this future.

Keep your hardware local.

Run #Linux.

Own your data.

The "cloud" is just a landlord for your data.

#NoAi #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHost #SelfHosting #BigTech #RightToRepair #RAM #Amazon #EatTheRich

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/jeff-bezos-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-bezos-envisions-that-youll-give-up-your-pc-for-an-ai-cloud-version

I am using Aves Gallery and this is such a great tool to use as my Gallery app alternative on my smartphone. Plus, it's making it easy to remove metadata because it has that built-in tool to instantly remove metadata for privacy, security, and safety.

https://github.com/deckerst/aves

#foss #privacy #opensource #github

To people who contribute translations on #Codeberg 's Weblate instance:

If you want your contributions to appear in the Git commit history (via Co-authored-by:) of projects hosted outside Codeberg (e.g., on GitHub), please set your public email in your Codeberg account settings.

Otherwise, commits will use a @noreply.codeberg.org address, which won’t link to your profile on other platforms.

#OpenSource

I’ve been learning HTML and CSS and started building small things on my own.
Once it’s more complete, I’m thinking of buying a domain and turning it into my personal website.
If you’ve done this before, I’d love to hear any tips or lessons learned 🙂

#fediverse #opensource #mastodon #html #css #javascript #infosec #webdev #foss #security #software #frontend #cyberSecurity #privacy

@BlumeEvolution

Die Forderung nach mehr #OpenSource ist sehr wichtig. Schleswig Holstein ist ein tolles Beispiel und das vom Bund gegründete @zendis und der @sovtechfund sind wertvolle Werkzeuge.

Ich arbeite bei @D64eV dafür und wir haben zuletzt die Gründung eines European Sovereign Tech Fund (EU-STF) unterstützt. Wir werden da dran bleiben.

https://d-64.org/offener-brief-eu-stf/

Linux Install Party in Moabit!

Du willst Linux ausprobieren oder von Windows umsteigen? Wir helfen dir – von der Installation bis zu den ersten Schritten im Alltag.

Sa, 07.02.2026 | ⏰ 14–18 Uhr
Stadtschloss Moabit (barrierefrei), Berlin

Für Einsteiger:innen & Neugierige.
Anmeldung: digital-zebra@moabiter-ratschlag.de

#Linux #OpenSource #DigitalZebra #Moabit #LinuxInstallParty #Berlin #endof10

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Orangefarbenes Plakat von „DIGITAL-ZEBRA“ mit der Überschrift „Linux Install Party“. Einladung zu einer Unterstützungsveranstaltung für den Einstieg in Linux – von Installation bis zu ersten Schritten. Termin: Samstag, 7. Februar 2026, 14–18 Uhr. Ort: Stadtschloss Moabit (barrierefrei), Rostocker Straße 32b, 10553 Berlin. Zielgruppe: Einsteiger:innen und Umsteiger:innen von Windows. Aufgezählt werden Hilfe bei Auswahl einer Linux-Version, Installation auf dem Laptop und Einrichtung für den Alltag. Rechts ist der Linux-Pinguin Tux abgebildet. Logos von Förderern am unteren Rand.

Wer von euch hat schon Erfahrungen mit PaperlessNGX gemacht? Was funktioniert für euch gut? Und vor allem, was stört euch noch, würdet Ihr euch von Paperless wünschen?

#linux #opensource #server #paperlessngx

Spenden und Mitarbeit in Open-Source-Projekten sind nicht nur „wichtig“, sie sind existenzielle Notwendigkeiten für das digitale Ökosystem, von dem wir alle abhängen.

Punkt 2. Die Tragik der Allmende im Open‑Source‑Ökosystem!

Open Source folgt dem Prinzip der Allmende, alle dürfen es nutzen, niemand wird ausgeschlossen. Doch genau darin liegt das Problem. Je mehr Menschen und Unternehmen profitieren, desto weniger fühlen sich verantwortlich, etwas zurückzugeben.

Die Folge ist ein klassisches Ungleichgewicht, wenige Maintainer/innen tragen die Hauptlast, während viele kostenlos profitieren. Ohne ausreichende Unterstützung wird gemeinsame digitale Infrastruktur übernutzt, und langfristig geschwächt.

Spenden und Beiträge sind der Schlüssel, um diese Tragik zu überwinden und Open Source dauerhaft am Leben zu erhalten.

Fortsetzung folgt...

#Spenden #FreieSoftware
#OpenSource #DigitaleFreiheit
#DigitaleUnabhängigkeit
#GemeinsamStark
#SupportOpenSource
#Transparenz #NachhaltigeIT
#DigitaleZukunft #ITSecurity
#CommunityDriven #Linux #Freiheit #did

ICS[AP] updated CISA ICS Advisories Master File for 1/22/26 & the following year's CSVs:

CISA_ICS_ADV_2026_1_22.csv
CISA_ICS_ADV_2025_1_22_26.csv

Available @ ICS[AP] GitHub:
https://github.com/icsadvprj/ICS-Advisory-Project

#opensource
#vulnerabilitymanagement
#icssecurity

Hello Fediverse! 👋 I'm Kalvin, an IT student and disability & humane-tech activist from Malaysia. I'm passionate about digital sovereignty and self-host my own services using a YunoHost/Docker hybrid setup. I'm here to connect with the community as just one node in the network, advocating for a web that works for everyone.

#introduction #humanetech #selfhosting #neurodiversity #opensource #Malaysia #privacy

I've submitted a Pull Request to update MacPorts' snac to 2.89 here:

https://github.com/macports/macports-ports/pull/30876

Two of three GitHub Continuous Integration checks are running with a third queued.

Hopefully they'll complete without issues?

If so, it's up to someone else with commit access to merge it!

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

I suggest you support Standard Ebooks 📚

“Standard Ebooks is a volunteer-driven project that produces new editions of public domain ebooks that are lovingly formatted, open source, free of … copyright restrictions, and free of cost.” ⚖️

See what’s free to read on January 1 👇
https://standardebooks.org/blog/public-domain-day-2026

Please boost 🙏

#StandardEbooks #PublicDomain #PublicDomainDay #Copyright #Ebooks #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Python

CC @standardebooks

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#introduction

Hello! I’m Omni. I’ve just landed on #Akkoma after a long weekend spent building the server this instance lives on.

I’m strictly a hobbyist—I don’t write code for a living, but I do spend way too much time in a terminal pretending I’m in a sci-fi movie. I maintain a setup script for #Fedora 43 that’s basically my personal checklist for turning a fresh install into a #gaming powerhouse (Steam, Wine, the works) and a tinkering lab.

When I’m not trying to squeeze more frames out of my Linux box, I’m building “Creator Ops” stacks or making neon-soaked cyberpunk themes for #Owncast.

You can find all my hobby projects at git.omniglitch.me for free, because I’m officially done with walled gardens and big-tech subscriptions.

But mostly I’m here for gaming clips, cool Linux setups and open source enthusiasts.

#fediverse #linuxgaming #opensource #selfhosting

💪 X.Org Server May Create A New Selective Git Branch With Hopes Of A New Release This Year - Phoronix

｢ A proposal has been laid out for a new X.Org Server "main" Git branch to house their development going forward and cleaning up the development lapses over the past few years. Ultimately the hope is for having a new cleaned-up X.Org Server and XWayland Git branch for shipping new releases in 2026 ｣

https://www.phoronix.com/news/X.Org-Server-Main-Repo

#xorg #x11 #opensource

OpenSource Alternatives to Adobe InDesign? (also workflows in Inkscape or GIMP)

A person learned their entire apprenticeship on proprietary Adobe Software.

Mainly InDesign for Layouts, flyers, posters etc.

I would assume that this can be done with Inkscape just fine but they are fully in the "one software for one task" mindset (that Adobe heavily drives).

Anyone have an open source or at least free or one-time-payment alternative for this?

#Scribus didn't look that well maintained and pretty dated.

Maybe #Affinity Designer?

@learnart @artistlounge @artdesign @design @Linux@lemmy.world @linux@lemmy.ml

#Adobe #OpenSource #Inkscape #GIMP #Design #InDesign

Advertisement: We are happy to welcome our new sponsor at #BoxyBSD: ST-Hosting.com

ST-Hosting.com stands for performance, stability, and pragmatic solutions and hosting like:

- LXC & KVM servers on AMD EPYC, Ryzen, Intel Xeon systems
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- Hosting made in Germany

We’re excited to have https://st-hosting.com on board! You can immediately start to provision your BSD based boxes (like #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD,...) at BoxyBSD in our new location in Germany, Nuremberg. Also, stay tuned for #Fosdem ;) Thanks a lot!

cc: @gyptazy
#RUNBSD #BSD #OpenSource #Hosting

Microsoft schaltet klassische SMTP-Auth schrittweise ab 🔐

Viele Systeme können aber weiterhin nur SMTP mit Port 25:
Monitoring, Legacy-Apps, Container, Appliances.

Teil 1:
https://www.onesystems.ch/blog/ein-schlanker-smtp-relay-container-fuer-moderne-infrastrukturen/

Teil 2:
https://www.onesystems.ch/blog/mailrelay-smtp-oauth-relay-smtp-ohne-passwort-bereit-fuer-microsoft-365/

Sauber getrennt. Zukunftssicher. Ohne Umbau der Applikationen.

#Microsoft365 #OAuth2 #SMTP #Mailrelay #Postfix #DevOps #OpenSource

Collabora portiert Debian auf OpenWrt One

Der erste eigene Router OpenWrt One des OpenWrt-Projekts läuft nun auch mit Debian. Das macht ihn zum Allzweck-Linux-System.

https://www.heise.de/news/Collabora-portiert-Debian-auf-OpenWrt-One-11150708.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Debian #IT #Linux #OpenSource #OpenWRT #news

Ein "Open-Source-Notfallarbeitsplatz, um die Betriebsfähigkeit unter Krisenbedingungen ohne Abhängigkeit von proprietären Systemen sicherzustellen". Oha.

Oder mit anderen Worten: Berlin versucht sich am Ausstieg aus der Abhängigkeit der US-Amerikanischen Tech-Giganten.

Das ist im Grunde ja mal ein guter Ansatz, dem viele noch folgen sollten, auch wenn die Zeit immer knapper wird.

#opensource #digitalesouveränität #eu #bigtech #microsoft #windows #linux

https://www.heise.de/news/Digitale-Unabhaengigkeit-Berlins-vorsichtiger-Abschied-von-Microsoft-Co-11148087.html

Der Takt der Rebellion: Teil 4 ist online! 🕒🔥

HA-NTP: Redundante PTB-Zeit im eigenen Keller.

Port-123-Fix: Pi-hole bändigen & Chrony befreien.

Windows-Trick: SNAT-Magie für störrische Clients.

Gravity-Sync: Automatischer Abgleich via systemd-timer (trotz Archiv-Status!).

Echte Souveränität im Millisekunden-Takt. 🛠️

https://www.pandolin.io/project-rebel-homebase-teil-4-ntp-gravity-sync/

#linux #Rebelhomebase #OpenSource #HomeLab #DigitaleSouveranitat #BeAVoice

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Eine stilisierte Illustration eines besorgten Maskottchens (Pandolin), das auf einem gepflasterten Platz vor zwei imposanten gotischen Kirchtürmen steht. Das Schuppentier hält eine große Taschenuhr in den Pfoten und blickt verunsichert drein. Das zentrale Motiv ist die fehlende Zeitsynchronität: Die Uhren auf den beiden Türmen und die Taschenuhr zeigen alle völlig unterschiedliche Uhrzeiten an – ein Sinnbild für die Herausforderungen der NTP-Synchronisation in einem Netzwerk.

⏳ Only 3 months to go until #DrupalDevDays 2026! Now is the time to register, plan your trip, and get ready for inspiring sessions and community vibes around Drupal.

🎟️ Early Bird ends on February 1st: https://devdays2026.drupal.org.gr/tickets

See you in Athens!

#Drupal #DDD26 #OpenSource #Tech #TechEvent #WebDevelopment

Open Responses: Unified LLM interface instead of adapter chaos

With Open Responses, OpenAI has introduced an open-source standard for a vendor-independent LLM API and has brought renowned partners on board.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Open-Responses-Unified-LLM-interface-instead-of-adapter-chaos-11150330.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #OpenAI #news

The OWASP London Training Days agenda is packed with hands-on training.

👀 See something that fits your goals? There’s still time to book your place 👇

https://owasp.glueup.com/event/london-owasp-training-days-2026-162538/

#appsec #opensource #training #ai #securitychampions #owasp #privacy

Open Responses: Einheitliche LLM-Schnittstelle statt Adapter-Chaos

Mit Open Responses hat OpenAI einen Open-Source-Standard für eine herstellerunabhängige LLM-API vorgestellt und sich dafür namhafte Mitstreiter ins Boot geholt.

https://www.heise.de/news/Open-Responses-Einheitliche-LLM-Schnittstelle-statt-Adapter-Chaos-11149947.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #OpenAI #news

Digitale Unabhängigkeit: Berlins vorsichtiger Abschied von #Microsoft & Co. | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Digitale-Unabhaengigkeit-Berlins-vorsichtiger-Abschied-von-Microsoft-Co-11148087.html #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Linux #LibreOffice

🔴 Microsoft bestätigt: Januar-Update lässt Anwendungen abstürzen

➡️ Die Windows-Updates vom Januar bereiten Ärger, da Programme beim Zugriff auf Cloud-Dienste wie OneDrive einfrieren. Betroffen sind fast alle Systeme von Windows 10 bis Server 2025. Microsoft bestätigt den Fehler und nennt erste Übergangslösungen für Nutzer.

https://winfuture.de/news,156326.html

@WinFuture

🤣 Noch so eine schöne Meldung, die einen Gedanken machen sollte vielleicht auf #opensource und #linux zu wechseln. Es funktioniert wirklich gut 🏅

EU fragt nach Feedback

Ein positives Zeichen der EU in Richtung Opensource und freie Software. Die Europäische Kommission fragt konkret nach Feedback im Open Source Bereich.

#OpenSource #europa #Feedback #Linux

https://gnulinux.ch/eu-fragt-nach-feedback

#Linux auf allen Rechnern des Landes #SchleswigHolstein bis Ende des Jahres!

#opensource #digitalesouveranitat #betriebssystem

Digitale Souveränität ist keine Theorie mehr - sie wird jetzt in der Praxis erprobt! 💻🔐

Zum Artikel: https://heise.de/-11149572?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#DigitaleSouveränität #OpenSource #CloudComputing #Krisensicherheit #OpenDesk

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Das Bild zeigt eine Person an einem Schreibtisch. Im Bild steht: "Deutsche Sozialversicherer testen OpenDesk als Microsoft-Alternative im Krisenfall"

Sahin Erengil aus c't 3003 nimmt Linux-Neulingen die Angst: Er zeigt, wie man Distributionen wie Linux Mint & CachyOS wählt, Software via Package Manager installiert, Gaming mit Proton meistert & Hürden überwindet. 🐧💻 Keine Angst mehr! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBprHgJ2klU #Linux #cT3003 #OpenSource

"Sources: Project SGLang spins out as RadixArk with $400M valuation as inference market explodes"

"SGLang, which originated as an open source research project at Ion Stoica’s UC Berkeley lab, has raised capital from Accel."

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/21/sources-project-sglang-spins-out-as-radixark-with-400m-valuation-as-inference-market-explodes/

#OpenSource

Und dann noch ein kleiner Absacker: Sozusagen der Norddeutsche Gegenentwurf zum Digitalen Weg der Bayern...
#OpenSource #schleswigholstein
https://www.ndr.de/fernsehen/sendungen/schleswig-holstein_magazin/erst-belaechelt-nun-gefeiert-schroedters-open-source-vorstoss,shmag-6350.html

A mountain of discarded PCs is a wake-up call. These machines still work and can run #Linux. Public institutions must stop wasting money on forced upgrades and embrace #opensource alternatives. #EndOf10 #openSUSE https://news.opensuse.org/2026/01/12/software-policies-can-fuel-waste/

Microsoft alternative: Social insurers trial OpenDesk for emergencies

If standard IT fails, the federal office suite should save government operations in the future. A pilot project for such an "emergency workplace" is underway.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Microsoft-alternative-Social-insurers-trial-OpenDesk-for-emergencies-11149607.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Arbeitswelt #CloudComputing #DigitaleSouveränität #IT #Microsoft #OpenSource #Wirtschaft #news

Zwischen den Jahren: draußen kalt, drinnen warm. Auf dem Tisch Kaffee, auf den Füßen der Hund, daneben ein Raspberry Pi.

Ich habe OpenCloud installiert, um herauszufinden, wie viel Cloud man wirklich selbst betreiben kann, ohne den Verstand zu verlieren. Schreiben half beim Denken. Aus Notizen wurde Struktur. Am Ende lagen ein 222-seitiges Taschenbuch und ein E-Book da. Passiert.

#OpenCloud #OpenSource #DigitaleSouveränität #SelfHosting #RaspberryPi

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Taschenbuch "OpenCloud auf dem Raspberry Pi: Schritt für Schritt zur eigenen Open-Source-Cloud" liegt auf einer Tischdecke. Daneben eine Tasse schwarzer Kaffee, Papierumschlag und getrocknete Blätter. Ruhige, winterliche Arbeitsatmosphäre.

🌟 Introducing BSD.cafe 🌟

Excited to present the first building block of the BSD Cafe project! When I registered this domain months ago, I envisioned a themed bar where we can casually chat about *BSD systems, Linux, and Open-Source technology among friends, acquaintances, and patrons. But like any bar, discussions can cover a wide range of topics while respecting everyone.

BSD.cafe will be a hub for various tools and services, powered by *BSD.

The first brick is a new Mastodon instance, a gateway to the Fediverse. Registration is open, and the server will be moderated under clear guidelines promoting good behavior and zero tolerance for hate towards anyone. Inclusivity, respect, and constructive dialogue are the key values of this new instance.

The main server is currently hosted in Finland on a small VM, based on #FreeBSD. Services are divided into VNET jails, connected in a LAN via a local bridge. A VPN system is also present and have been able to move individual jails to different, more powerful, machines.

Multimedia data and cache are hosted on another physical server (FreeBSD, within a jail), with Cloudflare in front. The aim is to cache and geodistribute data, reducing network traffic on the main VPS.

Reverse proxy (frontend), mail server, media server, and the instance itself are reachable via #ipv6.

The instance started empty. No unnecessary content was pre-loaded; I want it to grow organically based on users' interests and following. There won't be any preemptive blocks at this stage. Users are encouraged to promptly report anything they find worth flagging.

Join us at https://mastodon.bsd.cafe to build a constructive and inclusive community—a safe and relaxing space for everyone.

Our wiki, located at https://wiki.bsd.cafe, features essential links and articles related to the BSD world. It provides an overview of the tools, services, rules, uptime, and more information about the BSD Cafe Services.

A Matrix server, a Miniflux RSS Reader, the Wiki itself, and the BlendIT Lemmy instance are all part of the BSD Cafe services, with more to come.

#BSD #OpenSource #Fediverse #Community #Tech #Networking #Mastodon #Inclusivity #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #DragonflyBSD #Linux #OSS #SysAdmin #Miniflux #RSS #Matrix

Stats time! 📊 Our "State of the #LibreOffice Project" for 2025 counts downloads, Git commits, Bugzilla submissions, translations Ask LibreOffice activity, and donations: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/01/21/state-of-the-project-2025/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware

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World map showing downloads in different countries

Ihr wollt, dass #opensource Arbeit als #ehrenamt anerkannt wird?

Dann bitte einmal hier unterschreiben und #teilen 💪🏻

https://www.openpetition.de/petition/blog/anerkennung-von-open-source-arbeit-als-ehrenamt-in-deutschland#petition-main

#followerpower #bitteteilen #petition

📣 Last chance to join the speaker lineup of #DrupalDevDays Athens 2026!
There’s just one day left to submit your session proposal.

⏳ Join the conversation and showcase your experience to fellow Drupal developers! The deadline is tomorrow, 22 January 2026.

👉 Link: https://devdays2026.drupal.org.gr/propose-session

#Drupal #DDD26 #OpenSource #Tech #TechEvent

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Microsoft-Alternative: Sozialversicherer erproben OpenDesk für den Ernstfall

Wenn die Standard-IT versagt, soll die Bundes-Office-Suite künftig den Behördenbetrieb retten. Ein Pilotprojekt für einen solchen „Notfallarbeitsplatz“ läuft.

https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-Alternative-Sozialversicherer-erproben-OpenDesk-fuer-den-Ernstfall-11149572.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Arbeitswelt #CloudComputing #DigitaleSouveränität #IT #Microsoft #OpenSource #Wirtschaft #news

#Berlin will sich langfristig von #Windows und #MicrosoftOffice lösen und setzt auf eine neue #OpenSource-Strategie für die Verwaltung.

Geplant sind Schulungen, Sprechstunden, ein Infoportal und ein Linux-basierter Notfallarbeitsplatz. Ziel ist mehr Unabhängigkeit, Transparenz und Sicherheit in der IT.

Erste Maßnahmen laufen bereits, doch die Umstellung erfordert Zeit und Kulturwandel in einer stark von proprietärer Software geprägten Infrastruktur.

https://www.golem.de/news/open-source-strategie-mit-diesem-plan-will-berlin-weg-von-windows-und-office-2601-204446.html

#Linux

I have a complicated #opensource #AGPLv3Compliance question:

Let's say I bought a closed-source WordPress plugin.

Then, WordPress (or a fork) changed its license to and I updated to that.

Does the AGPLv3 now apply to the proprietary plugin I purchased?

If not, under what circumstances would it trigger?

jdSystemMonitor ist ein vielseitiges Open-Source-Tool zur Systemüberwachung unter Linux #linux #opensource #tools
https://torbenkopp.com/jdsystemmonitor-ist-ein-vielseitiges-open-source-tool-zur-systemueberwachung-unter-linux/

Voor wie mijn vorderingen wil volgen in het afbouwen van de afhankelijkheid van Amerikaanse dienstverleners: https://blogbob.coret.org/2026/01/werklijst-afhankelijkheid-amerikaanse-dienstverleners-afbouwen.html

#selfhosted #opensource #europa #leaveus

Neue Voraussagesysteme ermöglichen die Ankündigung des nächsten #Binärgewitter #Podcast am 23.1. gegen 20Uhr ⛈️ 🔊

Wie immer mit #Livestream und #IRC Chat:
https://blog.binaergewitter.de/pages/live

#binaergewitter #livestream #nerdtalk #opensource #live #ServiceToot #Linux #Technologie #OpenSource #AI #KI #FreeSoftware #NixOS #Rust mit @makefu @madmas @l33tname @ingo

Warum der Umstieg von Windows auf Linux Mint der erste Schritt in die digitale Unabhängigkeit ist

https://olivernitsche.de/datenschutz_und_sicherheit/warum-der-umstieg-von-windows-auf-linux-mint-der-erste-schritt-in-die-digitale-unabhaengigkeit-ist/

#datenschutz
#datensicherheit
#windows
#linux
#linux_mint
#opensource
#digitaleUnabhängigkeitAlltagTipps

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grafisches symolbild zum wechsel von windows auf linux

The state of discussions on digital sovereignty in Switzerland and Europe

#switzerland #europe #opensource

iX-Workshop Keycloak: Die Grundlagen für effizientes IAM und SSO

SSO und Multifaktor-Authentifizierung – mehr Sicherheit und einfache Zugangsverwaltung mit dem OpenID-Connect-Provider Keycloak.

https://www.heise.de/news/iX-Workshop-Keycloak-Die-Grundlagen-fuer-effizientes-IAM-und-SSO-11137351.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IdentityManagement #IT #iXWorkshops #OpenSource #Systemverwaltung #ZweifaktorAuthentisierung #news

Ghostship was a recent announcement from the HarbourMasters team bringing a new Super Mario 64 PC port, and now there's a fresh release with a Linux version.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/ghostship-the-new-super-mario-64-pc-port-gets-a-linux-release/

#OpenSource #Platformer #Retro #Misc #NativeLinux #Nintendo

Call to action: If you use Firefox (or Firefox-based browsers) and you haven’t filled out Mozilla’s survey, you should jump on it! Here’s a link: https://mozillafoundation.tfaforms.net/201

If you need inspiration, here is what I wrote in the free form section:

I want Mozilla to return to its roots and develop technology to take back the web from tech giants. Forget about services, lobbying, and appeasing tech bros or investors; we want a competent response to the Chrome/-ium monopoly, which attracts users not by adding useless features, but rather being fast, stable, open, independent, and trustworthy.

Even though I have my doubts on wether my opinion matters to them, this is kind of the best way to let them know that we don’t want an “AI browser” or whatever other grift they dream up, but rather we want a browser that works.

#mozilla #firefox #opensource

"Hi #Fediverse! I’m currently spinning up a new #FOSS project that will be hosted via a GitLab org. I’m looking to set up an official presence on @fosstodon to document the build process from day one.
Does anyone have a spare invite link they could DM me? I'd love to get this project started in the right community!
#Fosstodon #OpenSource #GitLab #DevOps #fe

Here's how to automatically post to Mastodon: https://cromwell-intl.com/open-source/python-social-media-automation/?s=mb #OpenSource #Python #TwitterMigration

Hinter jedem freien Tool stehen engagierte Menschen, laufende Serverkosten und viele Stunden Arbeit.

Digitale Unabhängigkeit ist nicht kostenlos.

Unterstütze mit deiner Spende für Sicherheit, Weiterentwicklung und eine offene digitale Zukunft.

#Spenden #FreieSoftware
#OpenSource #DigitaleFreiheit
#DigitaleUnabhängigkeit
#GemeinsamStark
#SupportOpenSource
#Transparenz #NachhaltigeIT
#DigitaleZukunft #ITSecurity
#CommunityDriven #Linux #Freiheit #did

ICS[AP] updated CISA ICS Advisories Master File for 1/20/26 & the following year's CSVs:

CISA_ICS_ADV_2026_1_20.csv
CISA_ICS_ADV_2025_1_20_26.csv
CISA_ICS_ADV_2024_1_20_26.csv

Available @ ICS[AP] GitHub:
https://github.com/icsadvprj/ICS-Advisory-Project

#opensource
#vulnerabilitymanagement
#icssecurity

I wanted to make a funny meme that was like, okay,

imagine the predator handshake, and ON ONE SIDE there was "Gamers who love to tinker with emulators" and on THE OTHER SIDE there was "Programmers who love to tinker with Linux" and IN THE MIDDLE is "messing with the settings for an hour only to actually use it for five minutes"

but I couldn't easily find an open source app on my phone that let's me easily put text on images :(

#gaming #retrogaming #Linux #programming #opensource #grapheneos #meme

Hello Universe!

Moved to new server.

Re-introduction - Been on here since 2022 and should write an intro. I'm deaf, I'm a fan of open-source projects, so this will be short and sweet.

Post random ramblings, news, techie stuffs, boost mostly cat pics. I just like computers and hang around here.

Hashtags of interests:

#Cats
#Coffee
#NoMoreCraptions
#Tech
#DoctorWho
#Science
#Books
#Gamer
#SecularHumanist
#Ally
#GIF
#Geek | #Nerd
#Disability | #Accessibility
#Deaf | #ASL
#Stargazing
#Astrophotography | #Photography
#OpenSource
#Boricua
#STEM

Howdy! 👋 Boost for visibility 🙌

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Energy = Milk x Coffee²

Big tech companies have a considerable advantage because schools often use proprietary solutions. We should make open-source software the method of choice, not just to save money that could be spent on teaching, but also to make students more familiar with it.
#opensource #education
https://dataethics.eu/new-open-source-based-platform-can-disrupt-big-techs-grip-on-danish-schools/

🚀 Verfügbar für Jobs im Bereich IT-Infrastrukturen (Linux/OpenSource/Automatisierung), Datenschutz/IT-Security Management oder ggf. Software Quality Testing.

🔹 Jahre Erfahrung in Linux, Open Source, Datenschutz
🔹 Remote Work Erfahrung und suche 100% Remote Work
🔹 würde gern unter Linux arbeiten und gerne weiterhin in einer Firma die Open Source an erste Stelle stellt arbeiten
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📩 DMs offen

#Jobsuche #FediJobs #Jobs #Arbeit #ITJobs #OpenSource #Datenschutz #NachhaltigeIT

Digital Independence: Berlin's Cautious Farewell to Microsoft & Co.

A new open-source strategy is intended to free the capital from the shackles of tech giants. However, unlike other states, it remains vague.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Digital-Independence-Berlin-s-Cautious-Farewell-to-Microsoft-Co-11148140.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#DigitaleSouveränität #IT #LibreOffice #Linux #Microsoft #Netzpolitik #OpenSource #Windows #Wirtschaft #news

Nova Launcher: New owner comments on the future

The popular Nova Launcher will continue to live on with a new owner. He has now commented on the future of the alternative Android launcher.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Nova-Launcher-New-owner-comments-on-the-future-11147990.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Android #Mobiles #OpenSource #Smartphone #Software #news

Bravo! Der Bayerische Digitalminister Dr. Fabian Mehring stellt sich gegen die Pläne der Landesregierung, einen neuen Milliardenvertrag mit Microsoft abzuschließen.

Während andere Landesregierungen wie Schleswig-Holstein oder Thüringen konsequent auf Open Source umstellen, um ihre digitale Souveränität zu stärken, legt sich „Bayern weiterhin selbst die Microsoft-Ketten an“ (Carolin Wagner, Bundestagsabgeordnete der SPD aus Regensburg).
#OpenSource #DigitaleSouveränität #Bayern

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Porträtfoto von Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bayerischer Staatsminister für Digitales, vor hellblauem Hintergrund. Er trägt einen dunklen Anzug mit weißem Hemd und gemusterter Krawatte, hat eine Brille und einen kurz getrimmten Bart. Rechts neben dem Porträt steht ein Zitat: „Die geopolitische Lage hat sich fundamental verändert und digitale Souveränität ist zu einem Masterthema unserer Zeit geworden. Als Digitalminister halte ich daher eine ergebnisoffene Neubewertung dieses Projekts für geboten." Darunter die Namens- und Funktionsangabe.

We cover your feedback including follow-up on old tablets as clocks, Firefox alternatives, and moving off Gmail. Plus building synths in Rust, FOSS isometric diagrams, a powerful network analysis tool for Android, and some cool ambient music in discoveries.

https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-369/

#linux #podcast #opensource

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Late Night Linux artwork

1/ I'm seeking expressions of interest from nonprofit organizations to take over the Open Access Tracking Project (#OATP, @oatp) and the open-source software (#TagTeam) on which it runs.

Details in this Google doc:
https://bit.ly/TransferOATP

Contact me <peter.suber@gmail.com> if you have any questions or any level of interest.

#OpenAccess #OpenScience #OpenSource #ScholComm

🧵

Digitale Unabhängigkeit: Berlins vorsichtiger Abschied von Microsoft & Co.

Eine neue Open-Source-Strategie soll die Hauptstadt aus den Fesseln von Tech-Giganten befreien. Doch es bleibt im Gegensatz zu anderen Ländern bei vagen Marken.

https://www.heise.de/news/Digitale-Unabhaengigkeit-Berlins-vorsichtiger-Abschied-von-Microsoft-Co-11148087.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#DigitaleSouveränität #IT #LibreOffice #Linux #Microsoft #Netzpolitik #OpenSource #Windows #Wirtschaft #news

Bought a web domain for Singularity OS and Singularity Desktop and wrote a few lines =)
https://sinty.dev/

#Linux #Windows #OpenSource #FOSS #Development #LinuxDesktop

Myrlyn, the new graphical package management GUI for openSUSE, reaches Version 1.0 with community repositories for openSUSE Leap 16.0, configurable search mode, improved zypp history browser

https://github.com/shundhammer/myrlyn/releases/tag/1.0.0

#opensuse #opensuseleap #myrlyn #rpm #zypper #yast #linux #linuxdesktop #qt6 #opensource #freesoftware

I want to collect examples of usability improvements in open source projects for opensourcedesign.net: improvements in labels/microcopy, better layouts of dialogs or new features which improved usability.

Do you know of good examples that are small and easy to understand?

(It is not hard to find examples in general, but they often need depper domain knowledge, are focussed on new functionality more than on improvement of usability) //jd

#opensource #design #documentation

Nova Launcher: Neuer Besitzer äußert sich zur Zukunft

Der beliebte Nova Launcher lebt bei einem neuen Besitzer weiter. Der hat sich zur Zukunft des alternativen Android-Launchers nun zu Wort gemeldet.

https://www.heise.de/news/Nova-Launcher-Neuer-Besitzer-aeussert-sich-zur-Zukunft-11147900.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Android #Mobiles #OpenSource #Smartphone #Software #news

✨ Optimizing #Librespeed for High-Speed Network Hardware
A user overcomes #Php performance bottlenecks on a 10 Gbit/s router by developing an #Nginx backend for the open-source speed test tool.

🔗 https://www.adalta.info/pdf/index.html?title=prstn_issue_115927778126980002
[ Verfügbar in 🇩🇪 //Available in 🇺🇸 //Disponible en 🇫🇷 ]

#Issue #Speedtest #Internet #Opensource #Measure #Tinkering #Turris #Omnia #Init7 #AISummary #Bot

• https://github.com/searxng/searxng/issues/2163
• https://github.com/searxng/searxng/issues/2008
• https://github.com/searxng/searxng/issues/2273

#SearX #SearXNG #SearchEngines #AlternateSearchEngines #MetaSearchEngines #web #dev #tech #FOSS #OpenSource #AI #AIPoisoning #AISlop #AI #GenAI #GenerativeAI #LLM #ChatGPT #Claude #Perplexity

heise+ | Collabora Office: LibreOffice light im Test

Die neue Offline-Variante des auf LibreOffice basierenden Pakets Collabora Online für Windows, Linux und macOS benötigt weder Cloudspeicher noch Server.

https://www.heise.de/tests/Collabora-Office-LibreOffice-light-im-Test-11118860.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IT #LibreOffice #OfficeSuite #OpenSource #news

🌟 Ready to shape the future of collaboration, all while driving innovation in #opensource? We are hiring! 🌟

Are you a great listener and a curious product person with experience in leadership and engineering? Then you might be a great fit for our Product Tech Lead role at @openproject.

You’ll lead a team of experienced engineers and help shape product direction based on the needs of our users. https://careers.openproject.org/o/product-tech-lead-all-genders

#productmanagement #productleadership #techleadership #fediHire #foss

heise+ | Tastenbelegung mit Udev unter Linux anpassen

Ihr Passwort funktioniert nicht? Daran ist vielleicht die Feststelltaste schuld. Mit eigenen Udev-Regeln passen Sie deren Verhalten und das anderer Tasten an.

https://www.heise.de/ratgeber/Tastenbelegung-mit-Udev-unter-Linux-anpassen-10632721.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Betriebssystem #Hardware #IT #Linux #OpenSource #Tastatur #news

My PR got rejected because apparently everyone else should update their clients instead of the app 😅 It wasn't an amazing fix, but it worked.

Well, that's the beauty of open source, I can just keep working on my fork. Couldn't resist posting an XKCD comic in my response though.

https://github.com/thelounge/thelounge/pull/5019#issuecomment-3771689763

#OpenSource

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A screenshot of a GitHub Pull Request: ronilaukkarinen commented 3 minutes ago "This isn't the right approach in my view. The world has moved on, utf8 is the standard and I don't think the complexity is worth it. Any reasonably modern IRC client can emit utf8, those that can't aren't worth catering for." I understand your point, and that's fair. However, IRC is one of the oldest messaging platforms, and we still have users running clients that are over 20 years old and don't have that charset support. I'm just tired of telling everyone to update their clients instead of fixing my open-source client. Reminds me of this: Anyway, I can keep using my fork. Thanks for taking the time to review this PR 👍

Aufreger des Tages: Mein Datacolor "Spyder5"-Colorimeter und die Software "SpyderUtility" zur Kalibrierung meiner Monitore lässt sich bald als Neuinstallation nicht mehr in Betrieb nehmen. Der Grund seien Sicherheitsmängel, siehe Screenshots - schade, weil sowohl Hard- als auch Software immer noch sehr gut funktionieren.
Also wegwerfen?? #OpenSource könnte ein Ausweg sein: Hat jemand Erfahrung mit "Spyder"-Hardware unter #DisplayCAL und #ArgyllCMS (Win/ #Linux )?
#cms #DataColor #Spyder5 #spyder

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Screenshot eines Meldungsfenster der Software "SpyderUtility" mit teilweise rot unterstrichenem Text. Links befindet sich ein rundes Symbol mit einem weißen „S“ auf schwarzem Grund. Der hervorgehobene Satz lautet: 'Der Support endet [...[ am 19. Juli 2026. Die derzeit installierte Software wird weiterhin funktionieren, aber neue Installationen oder Aktivierungen älterer Spyder-Software sind nach diesem Datum nicht mehr möglich.' Unten befinden sich zwei Schaltflächen mit den Beschriftungen 'Abbrechen' (links) und 'Weitere Informationen'.

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Weiterer Screenshot des Ausschnitts einer Website, die nach Klick auf die Schaltfläche "weitere Informationen" des im vorigen Screenshot gezeigten Fensters erscheint und u.a. ein Fenster mit einer Überschrift in großer, fetter Schrift zeigt: "Why are we sunsetting older SpyderX?". Darunter ein Fließtext, der Nutzende über die Einstellung älterer SpyderX-Produkte informiert: "Thank you for your continued loyalty as a valued Spyder user. Since launching your device 10+ years ago , we’ve proudly supported your color calibration needs. However, due to significant technological advancements and critical security concerns, Spyder2/Spyder3/Spyder4/Spyder5 activation services will retire effective July 19, 2026, and the product will no longer be supported. Spyder5 and older models utilize software technology reliant on Transport Layer Security (TLS) v1.2, first introduced in 2008. This version of TLS contains known security vulnerabilities that have been publicly documented by major cybersecurity resources, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and various cybersecurity advisory groups. Modern operating systems (Windows/Mac) and web services have already phased out support for TLS v1.2, deeming it obsolete and insecure."

In #Chemnitz #Sachsen habt Ihr im März zwei ganze Tage Zeit, um Euch mit #Linux #Addons und anderer #OpenSource|software zu befassen? Klingt für uns nach ein perfekten Veranstaltung, um sich selbst für den #DiDay im April vorzubereiten!

@clt_news veranstaltet am 28.03 und 29.03.2026 zahlreiche #Vorträge und #Workshops auf den Chemnitzer Linux-Tagen

Da #Bildung in diesen Dingen aber nicht nur für Erwachsen von Nöten ist, können Eure #Kinder das CLT Junior Programm anschauen.

Und wenn Ihr z.B. in #Berlin oder #Hessen oder #Bayern sonst wo in #Deutschland wohnt, könnt Ihr per #Video live dabei sein.

https://chemnitzer.linux-tage.de/2026/de/programm

@rl_dane

Whe I have the bandwidth I will download the set and play with it, including archivers.
However I'm almost certain it's available in zip format Check the torrents?

#Programming #Pile #program #OpenSource #LLM #slop #AI #technology #dataset

Weather in Marienburg SR SA image build the following way:

* photograph;composed in the districk of Commewijne object is a sluis (NL)
* shell bash
* server wttr.in
* fecth program curl
* formatting lolcat
* composed with Love for all who read this

#Weather #curl #wttr #bash #csh #ksh #zsh #fish #sh #OpenSource #programming #technology #POSIX

TIL about the Pile dataset 886TB oops 886GB of text data, created in 2K20 which can be used for various purposes including LLM training

#Programming #Pile #program #OpenSource #LLM #slop #AI #technology #dataset

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pile_%28dataset%29?wprov=sfla1

Nextcloud vs Immich : arrêtez de comparer ! 🛑

L'un est un bureau numérique (PDF, agenda), l'autre une galerie photo ultra-rapide dopée à l'IA. Ce ne sont pas des concurrents, mais des alliés ! 🤝

#SelfHosting #Nextcloud #Immich #OpenSource

https://blablalinux.be/b/4J3?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I subscribed to the curl repository.

There are people who don't realize how damaging bogus LLM generated Slop reports are for coding teams. You can clearly see that at the comments that they post on this subject

Sometimes even vital one man projects get this garbage.
A fix needs to be found to filter out this kind of garbage so that our programmers can work in peace

@rl_dane

https://github.com/curl/curl

#Programming #curl #bug #bounty #program #OpenSource #LLM #slop #bad #technology

🎧 shokz-battery v1.2.2 released!

### Added
- Stale data warnings — gentle reminders when Shokz Connect isn't running or data is outdated

brew upgrade shokz-battery

#opensource #cli #homebrew

@rl_dane @RadioAzureus

Your response proves my point. Linux has documentation whether you like the quality of it or not.

From your post, someone who has no insight in the matter, would conclude that there is no documentation at all in Linux, which is illogical

If you had stated that BSD has excellent documentation I would not have reacted, because that is a factual and logical statement.

#Daily #driving #freeBSD #documentation #man #pages #ghostBSD #OpenSource #Linux #technology

FreeBSD Desktop Installer Tech Preview

We’ve dropped a video preview of ongoing work to make desktop installation on FreeBSD simpler.

We show a walkthrough of installing FreeBSD 15.0-BETA and then running the new desktop setup script being developed by Alfonso Siciliano.

The preview covers basic installation, running the desktop script and booting into a working graphical environment in under 10 minutes.

Watch the preview: https://youtu.be/vbWOLzGDa4I?si=aPbMwszewvkHf0iQ

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #DesktopInstaller

Mozilla wants your input. Please provide it.

https://mozillafoundation.tfaforms.net/201

Here's mine.

#OpenSource #OpenWeb #Privacy #AI

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What do you want to see from Mozilla in the future? As a longtime and respected open source professional, I finally want to have a good answer when someone asks me, "What has Mozilla done for us lately?" I haven't had that answer for many a year. The perception of Mozilla in the greater open source community is that of a company that breaks its promises (where's Pocket?) and panders to big tech, unwilling or unable to take a strong principled stance lest it lose its grip on its purse strings. Mozilla has flailed, starting and ending what feels like more products/projects than Google. It needs to refocus on its mission and double-down on regaining the trust of the community. I do NOT want to see a focus on AI. At all. It's a red herring that's distracting from the mission, not an add-on to it. Furthermore, the ethics of AI (no matter its source) are questionable at best. Aside from IP and other concerns, even the most "open" AI still contributes greatly to degrading our environment. Anything beyond eschewing this tech trend feels antithetical to Mozilla's mission and brand.

@rl_dane

Can you clarify? All Linux flavors I've worked on have man page structures thus Documentation.
Even when I compiled the kernel from scratch in the pre alpha days, the source code had comments including all GNU Richard Stallman sources

#Daily #driving #freeBSD #documentation #man #pages #ghostBSD #OpenSource #Linux #technology

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=man%20lsblk&ko=-1&kbg=-1&ia=web

New tool lets anyone audit a country's methane claims https://phys.org/news/2026-01-tool-country-methane.html #OpenSource

#environment #methane #emissions

It's not GNOME, it's not KDE, it's not the new Vanilla OS DE, it's new, uses <100M of memory, is accessible (for real) and uses GTK4 (but not libadwaita).

#Linux #Windows #OpenSource #FOSS

Not hot on bots, project names and shames AI-created open source software

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/18/openslopware_is_back/

#ai #slopware #opensource

🎧 shokz-battery v1.2.1 released!

### Added
- Low battery warning at 20% — because "I didn't hear you, my headset died" is not a valid excuse in meetings

brew upgrade shokz-battery

#opensource #cli #homebrew

Guess what folks! 😍

Github approved my sponsor profile. After two and a half months of to-and-fro, stripe express has approved the account today 😌

I hope this turns out much better and easier than dealing with buymeacoffee, making payments and receiving them!

https://github.com/sponsors/thatshubham

#opensource #happy

Thinking of creating a github account, maybe writing some software.

Thinking of using the MIT license for stuff I write.
Are there any recommendations (and reasons) in terms of other/better licenses to use for FOSS that might provide more freedom or have less liability?

Boosting for reach would be appreciated.

#FOSS #softwaredevelopment #github #opensource

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/

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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

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#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