The Matrix Conference approaches, thoughts on OIDC, updates on unauthenticated media sunset, Blender moving to Matrix, and progress with the Governing Board 🚀
This and more happened This Week In Matrix: matrix.org/blog/2024/08/16/thi…
#Matrix #TWIM #OpenSource #FOSS
Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communicationsMTRNord (matrix.org)
Does anyone know when the official dates for #FOSDEM will be announced? I couldn't see on fosdem.org/2024/
I am just trying to plan for next year.
What will the Foundation do to protect projects at the heart of Matrix? How do we determine what those “core” projects are? And are there any projects that don’t belong at the Foundation?
We're beginning the process of defining a new governance framework for Foundation projects, in collaboration with the Governing Board and the rest of the ecosystem. matrix.org/blog/2024/08/heart-…
#Matrix #FOSS #OpenSource #Governance
Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communicationsJosh Simmons (matrix.org)
Hey Jamers! 👋
Didn't catch Dev Update #11?
No problem❗ We've summarized the key points for you. 😍
#Jami #opensource #P2P #App #PrivacyMatters
Hello hello Jamers 😎
🚨 Since our last update, the Jami team has focused on fixing numerous bugs and improving Swarm chats. 😍
👀 Want to know more about the jami's #development progress? Read our Dev update 11!
Here's is the link: jami.net/fr/dev-update-11/
#Jami #opensource #P2P #App #PrivacyMatters
Some eagle-eyed folks noticed Flathub recently passed 2 billion downloads, but here are some more interesting milestones from 2024 so far:
• 70% of the most popular apps are verified
• Over 100 curated quality apps
• 4 million active installs (up 4× in the past 6 months!)
Read more about it on the blog: docs.flathub.org/blog/2-billio…
#Flathub #Flatpak #Linux #OpenSource
It's been a busy year, and our platform and developer community-building efforts are paying off. Let's take a look at what we've been up to over the last six months, and measure its effect.Cassidy James Blaede (docs.flathub.org)
🎉 We are the anchor sponsor for the public sector track at The Matrix Conference!
This global event highlights how Matrix is revolutionising workplace communications, especially in large public sector organisations.
Join us to hear from our innovative public sector customers about their journey towards digital sovereignty. 🌍
#OpenSource #PublicSector #DigitalSovereignty
element.io/blog/element-sponso…
Excitement around The Matrix Conference is really beginning to build! The Matrix Conference is significant as it’s the first global in-person event that The Matrix.org Foundation has created.Archie W (Element Blog)
I just read on the fediverse about a trackball input system that is open hardware. When I looked at the website I found out that they design a headphone and several trackballs and mice.
I am happy with my computer mouse. But out of curiosity I might try a product of them later this year
Are you working with Free and #OpenSource Software (FOSS) in public administration? Help us understand:
🏋️♀️ What challenges you face while using FOSS?
👨💻 What do you need to overcome them?
Fill in the survey by 13 September 👉 europa.eu/!F8XhXF
We invite you to participate in a survey to understand the current needs and challenges related to the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) within EU public administrations.Axel Thévenet
Tell us a bit about yourself! Hi, I am so glad to be a part of this community. I live in Delhi, India. Currently, I am a software developer serving at Amazon MiniTV.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
#XMPP Community
XMPP Community members will be present at the #FrosCon in #Bonn, DE from 17th + 18th Aug 2024
Find their booth or join related workshops and talks in rooms C125 (#TroLUG & # #Gentoo) and C120 (#Matrix)
#jabber #chat #interoperability #standards #rtc #opensource #decentralization
20 Jahre OpenStreetMap: Auf Augenhöhe mit Google Maps und Apple Maps
Als OpenStreetMap gegründet wurde, kannte es nur eine Handvoll Aktivisten. Mittlerweile ist der Globus fast abgedeckt und OSM nicht nur in Krisen nützlich.
#XSF Announcement
XMPP Standards Foundation has decided to sign the Open Letter to the European Commission:
xmpp.org/2024/08/the-xsf-signs…
#jabber #chat #interoperability #standards #rtc #Europe #europa #OpenSource #EU #Brussels
The LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024 is coming up, taking place on October 10 – 12 in Luxembourg. And we’re happy to announce that the Luxembourg Media & Digital Design Centre (LMDDC) has joined as a co-organiser.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
I've proposed a merge request to GNOME's likely new Video Player app codenamed Showtime. The feature? Toggling between video duration and time remaining by clicking the end timestamp. :)
It's the little things!
I think this might be my first contribution to a GNOME Python app. It was a bit of a trip coming from Vala and JavaScript land, but I _think_ I did okay for a first pass.
gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/Incubat…
#GNOME #OpenSource #Linux
Addresses one part of #70, specifically...GitLab
Our big yearly conference is coming up, and it will take place from October 10 – 12 in Luxembourg! We’ll have talks, workshops, fun social events and much more – and we’d love to see you there.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
Last month @linuxflower and @ryanleesipes went to GUADEC, the yearly @gnome conference! Heather has a fantastic write-up of their experience at the event, which includes Ryan's inspiring, insightful keynote (seriously, watch it if you haven't already) and some conversations about calendars, flatpaks, and (controversy alert!) telemetry.
Read more at blog.thunderbird.net/2024/08/t…
#OpenSource #Community #Thunderbird
Last month in Denver, Thunderbird literally took center stage at GUADEC 2024 with a dynamic keynote from our own Ryan Sipes.Heather Ellsworth (The Thunderbird Blog)
Hello hello Jamers 😎
😍 Here's how to easily share your ID with other users❗️🤖🍎
#Jami #opensource #P2P #PrivacyMatters #App
Are you a #Finance person with #OpenSource experience?
We (OpenUK.uk/) want to hire someone with experience in grant applications & administration and managing invoicing / reconciliation via Xero
You *must* have worked in open source.
If that's you, and you would like to discuss the role please drop me a DM here or on LinkedIn.
OpenUK is the UK Organisation for the business of Open Technology being open source software, open hardware and open dataOpenUK
Come and give a talk at the upcoming LibreOffice Conference 2024 which will take place from October 10 – 12 in Luxembourg! Our Call for Papers is open, and we are extending the submission deadline until August 31.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
A new report from European Commission's Open Source Observatory gives an in-depth analysis of #OpenSource policy across 15 EU and non-EU countries.
It shows that governments are adopting open source to enhance
🔴 digital sovereignty
🟡 data privacy
🟢 control over digital infrastructures
Read the report 👉 europa.eu/!DDyPBb
The report describes shifts in open source policy trends that has taken place in the last 5 years.Monika SOWINSKA
I heard a discussion at #FOSSY24 regarding "FOSS outside of corporations," referring to the origin of the Free and #OpenSource software movement, beginning with hobbyists and foundations.
Thought I would also include the early contributions to FOSS from and through #HIgherEducation. Many foundational projects have their roots in #HigherEd.
Sovereign Tech Fund Preparing Fellowship Program For Open-Source Maintainers
phoronix.com/news/STF-Fellowsh…
Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund has done a wonderful job providing funding to various open-source projects for advancing their work on free softwarewww.phoronix.com
Hello Jamers 😍
As you know, Transifex serves as our #collaborative translation #management platform. While the core principles remain similar, this tutorial diverges from its predecessor by focusing specifically on the translation of the Jami application. 📲
Are you #multilingual? Your skills can make a real impact! Join our translation efforts and help us break #language barriers! 💪
👀 Want to know how ?
Here's the link: jami.net/how-to-contribute-to-…
#Jami #opensource #P2P #App #PrivacyMatters
Transifex serves as our collaborative translation management platform. This tutorial diverges from its predecessor by focusing specifically on the translation of the Jami application.jami (Jami)
"Keeping VLC free and without ads is a no-brainer. I know people focus a lot on that part but, for me, it’s just the way it should be and it’s not difficult for me to keep it like that... Sure, more money would be fun, but most of the people I know who have more money are annoying." -- Jean-Baptiste Kempf
welcometothejungle.com/en/arti…
reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/g6c…
usesthis.com/interviews/jean-b…
#OpenSource #NonExtractiveSystems
Jean-Baptiste Kempf discusses how he initially got involved in VLC and shares his tips for developers who want to improve and get hired.Welcome to the Jungle
Our July Development Digest is out, and we've got some great highlights about the latest 128 Nebula release and upcoming features!
🌀 128 Nebula! Where to find more info and how to get it.
🐧 The Linux System Tray lands at last!
🪟 Exchange in TB Daily
blog.thunderbird.net/2024/07/t…
#Thunderbird #OpenSource #Development
In this month's Thunderbird Development Digest, Alex shares updates on a 25-year-old bug, the Linux system tray, Exchange support, and more.Alessandro Castellani (The Thunderbird Blog)
LibreOffice 24.8 will be released as final at the end of August, 2024 ( Check the Release Plan ) being LibreOffice 24.8 Release Candidate 2 (RC2) the forth and last pre-release since the development of version 24.x1sc0 (LibreOffice QA Blog)
Are you sick of Google Maps, but are still worried about getting from A to B? 🏃 🚲 🚗
Checkout these great open source alternatives!
👉 tuta.com/blog/google-maps-alte…
#degoogle #maps #opensource #foss #privacy
With a number of community driven, open source mapping projects picking a navigation app without ads or tracking has never been easier.Tuta
🇨🇭 Welcome to the party!! 🇨🇭
Innovation will start booming with Switzerland mandating government software to be open source.
Public money for public code, forever! 🤘
#OpenSource #Transparency #DigitalSovereignty
zdnet.com/article/switzerland-…
The United States remains reluctant to work with open source, but European countries are bolder.Steven Vaughan-Nichols (ZDNET)
LibreOffice has many different means to maintain LibreOffice code quality. Here I focus on fuzz testing, and how it is used in LibreOffice.Hossein Nourikhah (LibreOffice Development Blog)
Hello Jamers 🙂,
For those who missed it or didn’t have the time to click on the Dev update #10 link, no worries! We've got the highlights for you!
If you're curious and want to dive deeper, here's the link: jami.net/dev-update-10/
#Jami #opensource #P2P #App #PrivacyMatters
Our team focused on bug fixes, UI enhancements, unit tests implementations.jami (Jami)
Here’s our summary of updates, events and activities in the LibreOffice project in the last four weeks – click the links to learn more… On the 11th, we announced LibreOffice 24.2.5, the fifth minor update to the latest major release.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
Five practical ways to make your Open Source project stand out - with no overhyped marketing tactics.Olga Rusakova (OpenSource.net)
🇨🇭 Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source - @ZDNet
｢ This new law requires all public bodies to disclose the source code of software developed by or for them unless third-party rights or security concerns prevent it. This "public money, public code" approach aims to enhance government operations' transparency, security, and efficiency ｣
zdnet.com/article/switzerland-…
The United States remains reluctant to work with open source, but European countries are bolder.Steven Vaughan-Nichols (ZDNET)
Hello hello Jamers 👀
Our team focused on bug fixes, UI enhancements, unit tests implementations. 😍
👀 Want to know more about the jami's #development progress? Read our Dev update 10 !
Here is the link: jami.net/dev-update-10/
#Jami #opensource #P2P #App #PrivacyMatters
Being #OpenSource has many advantages. For #NVDA has opened the way for community contributions, and has enabled #transparency, #security and #innovation beyond what might have been possible in closed software. Increasingly, governments are also mandating the use of open source. Here is an article on such a step forward in Switzerland:
"Switzerland Makes Open Source Software Mandatory For Public Sector"
news.itsfoss.com/switzerland-o…
#FOSS #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #Software #News
A big boost to the open-source community and an inspiration to other public sectors!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Derek attributes his experience with NVDA instrumental to his career success and since working at Google has found numerous ways to improve accessibility, both internally and externally.
"A product built by the community, for the community, is better than one built by some company, simply because the community is in charge of what goes into it." - Derek Riemer
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #A11y #ScreenReader #FOSS #OpenSource
GitHub has released an insightful article to accompany the documentary shared earlier showcasing NVDA, OSARA, & REAPER. The article interviews NVDA co-founders, Mick Curran & Jamie Teh, as well as Derek Riemer, who has used NVDA since 2011. Derek has contributed to NVDA itself & written over 20 add-ons. He also now works as a software engineer at Google.
Find the full article (& short documentary) here: github.com/readme/featured/nvd….
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #A11y #ScreenReader #FOSS #OpenSource
NVDA and OSARA provide access to information, employment, community, and more, as well as empower a new generation to build a more accessible world.Mike Melanson (GitHub)
