Rejoice, GNOME 45 Alpha release is out

Play with it at os.gnome.org

discourse.gnome.org/t/gnome-45…

#gnome #linux

GNOME 45 Alpha Released

Hello, GNOME 45.alpha is now available. This is the first unstable release leading to the 45 series. Download the GNOME 45.alpha sources. Review the list of updated modules and changes.

^{GNOME Discourse}

On Monday morning we (Mozilla) detected a very large crash spike affecting #Firefox users on Linux, specifically on an older version of a Debian-based distribution.

It turned out to be an interesting bug involving the #Linux kernel and #Google JavaScript code so let me tell you about it.

A thread 🧵

bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.… 1/6

I think I've finally figured out why I love #openSUSE Tumbleweed so much. It's simply due to it being stable AND a rolling release. It feels just great to use.

Also, as someone who loves GUIs, YaST is just a dream come true. I've tried lots of other distros, but rarely have I come back to one time and time again. #Linux

Ferienzeit ist E-Book Zeit

In Izzys Bibliothek findet ihr Lesestoff für einen Sommer voller Lesevergnügen.

#E_Book #E_Books #Buch #Bücher #E_Book_Reader #Bibliothek #Linux

gnulinux.ch/freie-e-books-lese…

Ferienzeit ist E-Book Zeit

^GNU/Linux.ch

Neat, someone made a Teleprompter app.

flathub.org/apps/io.github.nok…

#Linux #libadwaita #GNOME #LinuxMobile #Flatpak

Teleprompter | Flathub

Display scrolling text on your screen

^Flathub

#Mozilla #Thunderbird 115 Reaches Beta with Updated UI and Improved OpenPGP Support 9to5linux.com/thunderbird-115-…

@thunderbird #Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

Alright, sabbatical over. It's time to shred.

Happy to announce that I'll be joining the cncf.io as a developer advocate. I look forward to working on the things that our contributors need to move forward, see ya'll in Chicago!

#cloudnative #linux #kubernetes

Cloud Native Computing Foundation

CNCF is the vendor-neutral hub of cloud native computing, dedicated to making cloud native ubiquitous.

^{Cloud Native Computing Foundation}

The Linux Foundation is hosting a webinar covering more details on the new proposed patent rules and what they mean for open source today - June 7, 10:30 AM PT.
We'll be joining and you can too by registering here: linuxfoundation.org/webinars/s…

#SupportFreeSoftware #Linux #patents

Stopping Patent Trolls: Why Open Source Urgently Needs Your Help, Now!

Get insights from the best open source projects and people. View one of our upcoming or on-demand webinars on topics from Kubernetes to security.

^{www.linuxfoundation.org}

Alright, here's a response article to @martijnbraam's "Developers are lazy, thus Flatpak". I'll be addressing some of their claims by explaining why some of the design decisions make sense the way they are.

theevilskeleton.gitlab.io/2023…

Edit: should there be a response article to mine, I'll respond it here (unless it doesn't address any of my points).

#Flatpak #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource

Response to “Developers are lazy, thus Flatpak”

Recently, the article “Developers are lazy, thus Flatpak”, by Martijn Braam, was published to criticize a few things regarding Flatpak. I want to go over the article and address some points that were raised.

^{TheEvilSkeleton}

Registration is Now Open for #GNOME’s #GUADEC 2023 Event in Riga, Latvia 9to5linux.com/registration-is-…

@gnome #GUADEC2023 #Linux #OpenSource

New article: "Overview of Flatpak's Permission Models"

theevilskeleton.gitlab.io/2023…

Huge thanks to @orowith2os for proofreading the article :)

#Flatpak #Linux #GNU #Security #FOSS #OpenSource

Overview of Flatpak’s Permission Models

Flatpak’s permissions can be confusing. Some are technical and need knowledge on how they work, and others are self-explanatory.

^{TheEvilSkeleton}

For better accessibility testing of the software I build, I've started testing more with screen readers.

On Android, enabling and using TalkBack is relatively straightforward, but for testing on my desktop, Orca is completely unusable.

I have a brand new Debian VM with GNOME, and Orca enabled, but actually using it in firefox just barely works. TalkBack has a nice workflow with highlighted elements that you move between as you read the page, but Orca seems delegated to using caret browsing and reading whatever your cursor is on? Am I missing shortcuts (which are also a pain, because the modifier can only be caps-lock or insert, not really conveniently placed)

Am I missing something, or is this the state of #Accessibility on #Linux?
Also the tts quality is very poor, which would make this even worse for any prolonged testing, but maybe there are alternative engines?

Somebody PLEASE make something like github.com/vadimdemedes/ink-ui but for GTK.

I would be a LOT more inclined to create native #linux #gtk apps if I could create them using #react or something similar.

Creating interfaces using GTK's native APIs feels like programming in the 90s.

GitHub - vadimdemedes/ink-ui: 💄 Ink-redible command-line interfaces made easy

💄 Ink-redible command-line interfaces made easy. Contribute to vadimdemedes/ink-ui development by creating an account on GitHub.

^GitHub

Welcome back to the ThunderCast: Episode 2 is READY!

We welcome special #Mozilla guest @mconley, a software mechanic, musician, livestreamer, and self-described “pre-internet phenomenon” among many other awesome things.

Join us for a great conversation full of nostalgia, a behind-the-scenes look at some great Firefox features, and much more!

blog.thunderbird.net/2023/05/t…

#Podcast #Firefox #OpenSource #Dev #Email #Linux

ThunderCast Episode #2: With Special Mozilla Guest Mike Conley

Mozilla's Mike Conley joins us to discuss the nostalgia of the early internet, his first task for Thunderbird, and some great Firefox features

^{Jason Evangelho (The Thunderbird Blog)}

Greetings!

Well, after finding out that #WhaleBird
github.com/h3poteto/whalebird-…is a decent enough accessible MacOS client for use with #Misskey, you'll see me post on here from time to time now as well! Most of the time I'll still be posting on my Mastodon account, though watch this space! Three-Thousand characters is more than i ever would need myself, but I'll take it!

For users of #VoiceOver, the 'J' & 'k' keys currently do not speak under the curssor what the post is, thus nornal VO commands for now are necessary. Definitely a client for #Blind users to check out though!

NB. As noted among the GitHub page, WhaleBird is also available for #Windows and #Linux, though I'll leave those builds to you guys!

GitHub - h3poteto/whalebird-desktop: An Electron based Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client for Windows, Mac, and Linux

An Electron based Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client for Windows, Mac, and Linux - GitHub - h3poteto/whalebird-desktop: An Electron based Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client for Windows, Mac, ...

^GitHub

Snapshot, the new Camera (photo/video) app is available on Flathub 🎉 📷

It looks fantastic, here is a picture of Hermine sleeping next to my desk.

flathub.org/apps/org.gnome.Sna…

Made by @maximiliano 🎩

#Flatpak #Flathub #GNOME #LinuxMobile #Linux #Rust #Gtk

Big thanks to Sakamoto for stepping up to maintain the #Firewire subsystem for the #Linux kernel.
I still use an #RME #Fireface800 and it works super well with the #ALSA driver he wrote using #pipewire.

I hope even post 2029 someone will be up for maintaining it as the devices are solid and using them on Linux is a great countermeasure against their planned obsolescence.

phoronix.com/news/Linux-Firewi…

Linux Has A New Firewire IEEE-1394 Maintainer - Intends To Maintain Support To 2029

It's likely been years since many of you have heard of Firewire and some readers likely never had the opportunity to use it

^{www.phoronix.com}

Does anyone know any way to verify that the account at floss.social/@gnome is official?

I suggested to them they might verify their web link, but as far as I can tell the haven't? Also emailed GNOME via their official website to check if this is their account, but didn't receive a response.

Any ideas? Anyone know someone at GNOME who could verify?

I'm not suggesting it's fake by the way, it's just frustrating not to be able to verify! :)

#GNOME #Linux

A new #Flathub website launched at #LAS2023 last weekend! 🎉 The redesigned site brings a fresh look and a verification feature. Developers can now log in and verify ownership of their apps, earning a blue check mark. Check it out here: flathub.org/

#GNOME #Linux #opensource

We are very proud to be sponsoring #LAS2023 in #Brno this weekend!

Jason @killyourfm will be in attendance with a LOT of #Thunderbird stickers and T-shirts to give away to our #Linux family.

Look for him at the venue all weekend, and at tonight's welcome party -- he'll be wearing a black Thunderbird shirt with a white logo that looks like this:

Anyone to continue/fork Headlines?

It's an awesome Reddit client as good as Android ones. But the project is archived 😥️

gitlab.com/caveman250/Headline…

#gtk #GNOME #Linux

Jason Wood / Headlines · GitLab

A GTK4/libAdwaita Reddit client written in C++

^GitLab

🚂.🚃.HYPE.🚃.TRAIN.🚃

Fedora Linux 38 will release on Tuesday, April 18!

We've hit the early target dates for our beta and stable releases, so props to the Fedora community. And thanks to all who helped with testing!
#Fedora #Linux

More updates on Friday's Fedora Facts: communityblog.fedoraproject.or…

Friday's Fedora Facts: 2023-15 – Fedora Community Blog

Here’s your weekly Fedora report. Read what happened this week and what’s coming up. Your contributions are welcome (see the end of the post)! Fedora Linux 38 will be released on Tuesday — the early target date! I have weekly office hours most Wednes…

^{Ben Cotton (Fedora Project)}

Been working on a new project the last couple of months and it's finally ready for beta release!

#Fedimeister is a #Java based #Mastodon client (available for #Linux, #Windows and #MacOS under the Apache #opensource license) with a focus on #writing and #journalism. Features:

* Break long texts into threads
* Scheduled posting
* Hashtag research
* #Twitter quote tweeting emulation

fedimeister.onyxbits.de

@fediversenews
@fediverse

We have 2 openings in my team to work on #OpenSource full time vr.se/om-vetenskapsradet/jobba… #sunet #python #Linux #debian #sweden

I can vouch for the team & the management, and your work will directly affect research & higher education sector across the globe. Oh, also the identity developer role also means you will work on projects touching every EU residence's life.

Lediga jobb

Här ser du alla Vetenskapsrådets lediga jobb. Du kan också starta en prenumeration och få ett mejl när vi har lediga jobb att söka.

^www.vr.se

Soon, friends.
Soon.

(Not available yet, we're testing it internally)

#Flatpak #Linux #Thunderbird

Alex Castellani (@alecaddd) is leading the charge on Thunderbird’s modern redesign, and we're thrilled to have him on the team!

But before he discovered the awesomeness of #OpenSource, he had to learn a hard life lesson about pricey, proprietary software...

Find out that story and much more in our "Meet The Team" series, a series of conversations with the people behind the software you use every day.

blog.thunderbird.net/2023/03/m…

#Thunderbird #Community #Linux #UX #Interview #Email

Meet The Team: Alex Castellani, Product Design Manager

Meet the humans behind the Thunderbird software you use and love. Let's kick it off with our Product Design manager, Alex Castellani!

^{Jason Evangelho (The Thunderbird Blog)}

Recent updates to Mutter (included in #GNOME44!) deliver improved performance for even the most demanding apps, including games and interactive 3D apps.

Find the details here: blogs.gnome.org/shell-dev/2023…

#GNOME #Linux #OpenSource