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At long last, the Thunderbird blog now has a "Share To Mastodon" button!
A hearty round of applause and eternal thanks to @micah, @oopsallnaps, and @devmount for making it happen 💙
#Mastodon #Community #OpenSource
We remain excited about the Digital Markets Act and the push for interoperability: wired.com/story/whatsapp-inter…
If you didn't catch the main stage talk from Matthew, Matrix's project lead, at FOSDEM, we encourage you to watch the recording once it's posted online: fosdem.org/2024/schedule/event…
#Matrix #Interoperability #OpenSource #OpenStandards #FOSS #FOSDEM #ProtocolsNotPlatforms #EUPol #DMA
WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
New EU rules mean WhatsApp and Messenger must be interoperable with other chat apps. Here’s how that will work.Matt Burgess (WIRED)
#Pizza over XMPP - just call our booth in the realtime lounge! 😉
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xmpp.link/#xmpp\40sip.linphone…
#jabber #chat #sip #phone #interoperability
#providers #rtc #realtime #decentralization #opensource
Find all talks from the Real Time Communications (RTC) devroom here: fosdem.org/2024/schedule/track…
#jabber #chat #interoperability
#providers #rtc #realtime #decentralization #opensource
Second day with the #realtime lounge in building K, level 2 - come and get #stickers!
xmpp.org/2024/01/xmpp-at-fosde…
#jabber #xep #federation #decentralization #chat #standards #opensource
In 90 minutes, @ryanleesipes will be in the Main Track (K.1.105 - La Fontaine) sharing how your open source project can use the Thunderbird template to thrive, not just survive. If you're not in Brussels - or if you are and want to join remotely - you can just watch the stream here: live.fosdem.org/watch/k1105 or watch AND join the room chat here: chat.fosdem.org/#/room/#2024-k…
For my 40th birthday, I'd like for you to consider donating to one of these things that regularly makes me happy or one of these causes that are worth supporting:
Open Source Software
- @keepassxc - keepassxc.org/donate/
- @Tusky - opencollective.com/tusky
- @thunderbird - thunderbird.net/en-US/donate/
- @lutris -lutris.net/donate
Good Causes
- Eden Projects - edenprojects.org/
- Set Free Movement - setfreemovement.com/donate
- IJM - ijm.org/
There are 12 talks from Fedora community members happening at @fosdem this weekend!
Learn more: fedoraproject.org/wiki/FOSDEM_…
#FOSDEM #Fedora #Linux #OpenSource
The Matrix.org Foundation is pleased to share that today, alongside @mozilla, we have joined @OpenForumEurope as supporters.
OpenForum Europe has proven an effective convener and advocate for open source and open standards in Europe, and we’re glad to help further that work: openforumeurope.org/mozilla-an…
Can #OpenSource support us in drafting legislation? 🤔
It can and it does!
How? Join us this Saturday at @fosdem where we will present LEOS - Legislation Editing Open Source. 👩⚖️
Starting at 17:05, join us live or watch online 👉fosdem.org/2024/schedule/event…
We have all the info (and links) for the FOSDEM talks from members of our Thunderbird community in this thread, so whether you're trying to get into a room or watch a talk from the comfort of your own space (and computer), we have you covered. Like Seven says, there's no reason not to be there! 🧵 (1/4)
#FOSDEM #Thunderbird #OpenSource
FOSDEM is around the corner, time to recap where & when you can find us!
🥳 Fringe Event at HSBXL on Friday afternoon
👪 Booth in K.2 on Sat & Sun
🤓 Devroom in H.1309 on Sunday 13:00 to 17:00
🎙️ Main Track Talk in Janson on Sun 10am
🧠 Workshop in the OSS Legislative Landscape devroom on Sunday at 16:00
In short? We will very much be at @fosdem
Today we launch a new fundraiser, talk about the scope of the Foundation's work, and begin to unpack our emerging roadmap for the future 🚀
There is a lot going on and we need your help to keep it going!
matrix.org/blog/2024/01/2024-r…
#Matrix #OpenSource #OpenStandards #FOSS #Interoperability
A roadmap and appeal for help from The Matrix.org Foundation
Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communicationsJosh Simmons (matrix.org)
Heading to FOSDEM? We are too! Don't miss @ryanleesipes talk on how to bring your open source project roaring back to life with the Thunderbird template. Join us in person AND online this Saturday at 10:00 (UTC +1) here: fosdem.org/2024/schedule/event…
We have more talks and our stand (Building K - Level 1 - Group B), so stay tuned for more FOSDEM updates this week!
The Fedora Pride team is hosting a @Minetest gaming event tomorrow, Jan 27 at 7pm UTC (2pm EST)!
Minetest is an open source game inspired by Minecraft. If you've never given it a shot and are looking for that 'first time playing Minecraft' experience again, come join us!
Learn more: discussion.fedoraproject.org/t…
#Fedora #Minetest #Minecraft #OpenSource
Let's Play: Minetest!
The Fedora Pride SIG is hosting a gathering of Fedora Community members to play Minetest! We’re starting to hold more community events in 2024 to bring different parts of Fedora together.Fedora Discussion
Flathub has OVER A MILLION active users! 🎉
docs.flathub.org/blog/over-one…
That's a nice new stat to reference when asking developers to bring their app to Flathub: it gets them in front of more than a million Linux users. 👀
#Flathub #Flatpak #GNOME #KDE #Linux #OpenSource
Over One Million Active Users, and Growing | Flathub Documentation
Earlier this month we shared new app metadata guidelines in response to the growth and maturity of Flathub.docs.flathub.org
Please, please, please add a reminder to your calendar so that you do not forget to thank a #FreeSoftware #OpenSource contributor or organisation on 14 February (#ilovefs). 🙏
Some more background and ideas are available here: fsfe.org/news/2024/news-202401…
Are you ready for ‘I Love Free Software Day’ 2024? - FSFE
Every year, on 14 February, the FSFE, together with Free Software organisations around the globe, celebrates “I Love Free Software Day”: a special day of a...FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
PikaPods - Instant Open Source App Hosting
Run the finest Open Source web apps from $1/month, fully managed, no tracking, no ads, full privacy. Self-hosting was never this convenient.www.pikapods.com
This Week in Self-Hosted (19 January 2024)
The latest news (ft. @matrix and @plex), software updates and launches (ft. @doncow #Immich, #Paperless, #PiAlert, and others), a spotlight on #wgeasy, upcoming events, and more in this week's self-hosted recap!
selfh.st/newsletter/2024-01-19…
#selfhost #selfhosted #selfhosting #homelab #homeserver #opensource #newsletter
This Week in Self-Hosted (19 January 2024)
Self-hosted news, software updates, launches, and a spotlight on wg-easy, a WireGuard management container with a web interfaceEthan Sholly (selfh.st)
We're proud to bring you the Creative Freedom Summit as a free virtual conference hosted entirely with **open source software**!
The talks are hosted on Jitsi, piped into @element where we also use a @matrix room for live chat, and also streamed live on @peertube where they will be immediately available for viewing after the event. Pretty cool!
Join the Creative Freedom Summit in 3 easy steps: creativefreedomsummit.com/
#CreativeFreedomSummit #ArtWithOpenSource #Matrix #PeerTube #OpenSource
Creative Freedom Summit - Hosted by the Fedora Design Team
The conference dedicated to the features and benefits of Open Source creative tools. Be inspired and learn how you can enjoy more creative freedom!Creative Freedom Summit
Hey Denver peeps/companies: want to sponsor an international conference that's coming to Denver, CO with potentially hundreds of open source developers, maintainers, designers, and community folks?
Check it out → events.gnome.org/event/209/pag…
#Denver #DenverCO #Colorado #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #GNOME #GUADEC #GUADEC2024 #Linux
If you work for an organization using, contributing to, or interested in the success of GNOME or related technologies, ask if they can sponsor #GUADEC2024!
Sponsors get:
• Brand visibility across the event w/an international audience
• International recognition in photos, streams, and recordings
• Increased sustainability of GNOME tech
• Great access to a potential talent pool
• The satisfaction of helping a non-profit open source project
Doom 1 and 2 are now officially licensed under the #GPL, no longer dual-licensed with the DSL :)
nitter.woodland.cafe/doom_txt/…
#FOSS #OpenSource #Games #Gaming #GameNews
GitHub - id-Software/DOOM: DOOM Open Source Release
DOOM Open Source Release. Contribute to id-Software/DOOM development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
Do you have a presentation, workshop, or BoF idea for #GUADEC2024? Submit a proposal! Our CfP is open until Feb 8.
foundation.gnome.org/2024/01/1…
#GNOME #GUADEC #CallForParticipation #opensource
Our friends at #KDE e.V. are hiring! The non-profit behind the software-development @kdecommunity@gnusocial.de is looking for a Project Lead and Event Manager for a new project funded by the German government to promote environmentally-sustainable software and long-term hardware use. It's a part time job (10h/week) for a duration of two years.
If you are interested, additional information is found here: ev.kde.org/2024/01/14/2024-01-… #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Sustainability
KDE e.V. is looking for a project lead and event manager for environmental sustainability project
KDE e.V. is looking for you as an employee for a new project to promote environmentally-sustainable software and long-term hardware use.KDE e.V. is looking for a project lead and event manager for environmental sustainability project
LibreOffice 24.2 RC2 is available for testing - LibreOffice QA Blog
LibreOffice 24.2 – with a new year.month versioning scheme – will be released as final at the beginning of February, 2024 ( Check the Release Plan ) being LibreOffice 24.x1sc0 (LibreOffice QA Blog)
Have you seen the Stack Overflow Developer Survey results for 2023?
Of the 83,830 folks surveyed, Matrix is the #1 chat tool in terms of current users' satisfaction. It's also rated as the most desirable among the open source tools listed, but there is a _lot_ of room for improvement in awareness there.
Let's build on this in 2024! 🚀 survey.stackoverflow.co/2023/#…
#Matrix #StackOverflow #FOSS #OpenSource
LibreOffice QA help from CSUMB students – Steven Casey - The Document Foundation Blog
The Document Foundation – the non-profit entity behind LibreOffice – recently teamed up with the California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) to encourage students to learn about LibreOffice quality assurance (QA) and help out.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
Community Member Monday: Don Matschull - The Document Foundation Blog
TXDon (aka Don Matschull) is a regular on our Ask LibreOffice website, helping users with their questions. He also maintains a YouTube channel with video tutorials about the suite, and has created courses on Udemy.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
Do you work on GNOME or adjacent stuff? Do you want to help improve the GNOME desktop around usability, reliability, safety, digital well-being?
GET PAID TO DO IT!
The @gnome Foundation is offering a one-year contract (with potential to extend) to work on the above on behalf of the Foundation. You’d probably interact with me, the GNOME design team, and core maintainers of GNOME components.
foundation.gnome.org/2024/01/1…
#GNOME #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #GetFediHired #OpenPosition #hiring
The GNOME Foundation is seeking qualified applicants for an open Software Engineer position. Learn more about the role and how to apply: foundation.gnome.org/2024/01/1…
#GNOME #jobopportunity #opensource
LibreOffice QA help from CSUMB students – Keldin Maldonado - The Document Foundation Blog
Recently, The Document Foundation – the non-profit entity behind LibreOffice, teamed up with the California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) to encourage students to learn about LibreOffice quality assurance (QA) and help out.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
This is the default background of the upcoming #GNOME 46 desktop environment. Embrace the rounded triangle!
@gnome #Linux #OpenSource
#Core_ #foss #opensource
''Overhauled the Gnumeric import filter to fix bugs and add missing features''
Although, I am not in need for this feature, it is great to know since the #gnumeric development appears a bit stalled. L