Linux screenshot staple Neofetch is no longer in development but plenty of alternatives exist
omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/04/neofet…
#linux #foss #opensource
It seems that the popular command-line system info tool Neofetch is dead, Jim. The Github repo for the project was archived by its main developer last week and is now read-only, a sure sign that [&...Joey Sneddon (OMG! Ubuntu!)
Here’s our summary of updates, events and activities in the LibreOffice project in the last four weeks – click the links to learn more… We started April with very good news: the northern German federal state of Schleswig-Holstein has decided to move …Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
We are excited to announce that #LAS2024 will be held in Monterrey, Mexico! Join us on October 4-5 in person or online. More updates will come soon at: linuxappsummit.org
#LAS #LinuxAppSummit #KDE #GNOME #opensource"
Thank you so much for your patience! Let's GO!
The Linux App Summit (LAS) is designed to accelerate the growth of the Linux application ecosystem by bringing together everyone involved in creating a great Linux application user experience.linuxappsummit.org
Sind die Schulzimmer unserer Kinder sicher vor Datenklau durch Amerikanische Gross-Konzerne? Diese Frage stellte sich ein Dänischer Vater, weil in der Schule #Chromebook zum Einsatz kommen. Pädagogen und Schulleiter sollten dringend vermehrt auf den Einsatz von freier Software für Schüler plädieren!
#schule #datenschutz #freesoftware #opensource
👉 infosperber.ch/freiheit-recht/…
Google sammelt illegal Informationen über Schulkinder. Jesper Graugaard, ein Vater, wehrt sich und sorgt für einen Paukenschlag.infosperber
A near-final draft of the #CRA #standards request has been published by the @EU_Commission and it includes a very encouraging requirement that the standards organisations consult with the #OpenSource community - and prove they've done so.
the.webm.ink/cra-standards-req…
The European Commission recently published a public draft of the standards request associated with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Anyone...Webmink In Draft
#GNOME 46.1 Desktop Environment Released with Explicit Sync Support and Numerous Improvements 9to5linux.com/gnome-46-1-deskt…
@gnome #Linux #OpenSource
GNOME 46.1 is now available as the first point release to the latest GNOME 46 desktop environment series introducing explicit sync support.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
Introducing the nominees for our first ever Governing Board elections 🎉 We are grateful to everyone who has raised their hands, and are positively overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and vision expressed by our nominees: matrix.org/governing-board/ele…
Get to know the candidates, and get ready: voting begins on May 18th.
#Matrix #OpenSource #FOSS #Governance
Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communicationsmatrix.org
Christian Hergert just published a massive PDF document named "Builder, A Developers Notebook", where he documents over the technical details of GNOME Builder.
Document: gitlab.gnome.org/chergert/buil…
Article: blogs.gnome.org/chergert/2024/…
#GNOME #GNOMEBuilder #GTK #IDE #Development #OpenSource #FOSS #Flatpak
iodéOS 5 is out
blog.iode.tech/iodeos-5-is-out…
#iodéOS #iodéOS5 #android14 #lineageos21 #privacy #cybersecurity #opensource
Today, our team is rolling out the Over-The-Air (OTA) update of iodéOS version 5! You can find it in the updater app.antoine (iodé)
The original sources of MS-DOS 1.25, 2.0, and 4.0 for reference purposes - microsoft/MS-DOSGitHub
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
#msdos 4.0 JUST GOT OFFICIALLY OPEN-SOURCED
HOLY SHIT
The original sources of MS-DOS 1.25, 2.0, and 4.0 for reference purposes - microsoft/MS-DOSGitHub
You don't need a new computer for up-to-date software ... just the right software!
Come to #Umweltfestival 2024 in #Berlin to learn about the role of independent #FreeSoftware in the sustainable use of hardware.
🗓️ Sunday 28 April, 11-19h
📍 Straße des 17. Juni (Brandenburg Gate)
#KDEEco together with #FSFE (@fsfe) and Bits & Bäume (@bitsundbaeume_berlin) will be there! Some in the #GNOME and #postmarketOS community may be joining as well :)
@kde
#KDE #BMUV #UBA #GermanEnvAgency #OpenSource
Thanks to an extra set of eyes we narrowly avoid the XZ backdoor spreading across the globe. 🪲🚪🌍
Open source publishing is the most secure way to distribute code - That's why our client-side code is released transparently! ❤️🔐
Read more here: tuta.com/blog/xz-linux-backdoo…
#xzbackdoor #opensource #tuta #privacymatters
Freely visible code and a watchful eye stopped a global security incidentTutanota
Congratulations to the entire @fedora community on the release of F40!
And this is awesome: The "Slimbook Fedora 2" laptop looks like a great way to get more people up and running with #FreeSoftware and best of all, they donate 3% of the proceeds to @gnome.
#Fedora #GNOME #OpenSource #Slimbook
fedoramagazine.org/slimbook-fe…
Check out the new Fedora Slimbook 2 Ultrabook with Fedora Linux 40 installed! Fourteen inch and sixteen inch versions are available.Joseph Gayoso (Fedora Project)
Fedora Linux 40 is HERE! Check out all our latest variants for desktop, server, and more.
New features include:
* @kde Plasma 6
* @gnome 46
* Fedora Atomic Desktops (rebrand for Silverblue et al)
* PyTorch / ROCm
* And more!
Learn more and try Fedora 40 today! fedoramagazine.org/announcing-…
#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource #Gnome #KDE
Announcing the release of Fedora Linux 40 with a description of it's contents, features, and improvements.Matthew Miller (Fedora Project)
« Open Source Security (@openssf) and OpenJS Foundations (@openjsf ) Issue Alert for #SocialEngineering Takeovers of #OpenSource Projects »
Ich bin begeistert: Firefox Bookmarks zwischen drei Clients (2 x Notebook, 1 x Smartphone) synchronisieren läuft nun seit einem knappen halben Jahr per @floccus ohne Probleme - der Umstieg von Chrome auf Firefox klappte dadurch schneller als gedacht.
chaos.social/deck/@escuco/1114…
#floccus #firefox #bookmarks #nextcloud #opensource #lesezeichen
chaos.social – a Fediverse instance for & by the Chaos communityMastodon hosted on chaos.social
A new version of GNOME Podcasts is out - you can now search for podcasts in-app using iTunes search
omglinux.com/gnome-podcasts-7-…
If you love podcasts and you love the look of GTK4/libadwaita apps then you'll be pleased to hear a new version of the GNOME Podcasts app has beenJoey Sneddon (OMG! Linux)
The #IzzySoftRepo (better known as #IzzyOnDroid – so I'll probably use that hashtag in the future) is used from all over the world, as this graph from GoAccess web statistics shows. Almost no country where it's not in use. I could only spot 3 small gray areas where no requests originated from.
I'm glad being able to help people from all over the world to get their #free and #OpenSource #Android #apps – and hope you enjoy them, too! 
Catima 2.29.0 is out!
This release adds support for finding barcodes in PDF files[1] and dealing with multiple barcodes. It also properly colours the status bar during usage now.
As always, it's available on #GitHub, will soon be available on #IzzyOnDroid and will slowly roll out to other app stores.
github.com/CatimaLoyalty/Andro…
[1] Not sandboxed yet, help welcome in github.com/CatimaLoyalty/Andro…
The Android documentation for PdfRenderer states: If the file is from an untrusted source it is recommended to run the renderer in a separate, isolated process with minimal permissions to limit the...GitHub
Here's a neat exploration of the curb cut effect for accessibility in @gnome - using accessibility tools to aid in testing automation! Has pros and cons identified in the article, but interesting nonetheless.
➡️ fedoramagazine.org/automation-…
#Fedora #Gnome #accessibility #a11y #Linux #OpenSource
Using Accessibility as an automation testing tool. Learn about DesktopQE's automation stack to test Desktop Applications.Michal Odehnal (Fedora Project)
A look at some of the new features in LibreOffice 24.2, created by our community of volunteers and certified developers.Learn more: https://wiki.documentfoun...YouTube
No #LinuxFoundation, not "rebel", but "evil 800 pound gorilla suing the life out of projects left and right"
Don't whitewash history
#ossummit #opensource #Microsoft
I have previously discussed fixing crashes in 2 parts (segfaults, aborts). Now I discuss how to test to avoid future regressions.Hossein Nourikhah (LibreOffice Development Blog)
We're very happy to use a free and open source, decentralized tool for chat - @matrix has been a great resource! Fedora contributors can easily connect with each other or outside communities with a single account.
All users who make a Fedora Account are able generate a related Matrix account from fedora.im.
Learn more about Matrix and how Fedora uses it! fedoramagazine.org/fedora-chat…
#Matrix #Element #Fedora #OpenSource
What is Matrix and how to get connected to the Fedora Community via Fedora Chat, the Fedora Project homeservers.David Cantrell (Fedora Project)
Come and meet the 41 projects which will receive funding in the latest round of the #NGI0 Entrust and NGI0 Core programs.
We want to thank all the people/teams/communities behind these free and open source projects for their important contribution to a trustworthy, resilient, open internet.
If you want to properly meet each project, come over to nlnet.nl/news/2024/20240417-an… and we'll give you a proper introduction.
Or, for a quick hello, see the list below.
#NextGenerationInternet #opensource
Today more companies are announcing their support of the Valkey community (the group that includes committed developers previously working on the OSS version of the core Redis engine): Aiven, Alibaba Cloud, Chainguard, Heroku, Huawei, Percona, and Verizon.
#OSSummit #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #OSS #Redis #Valkey #Community #LinuxFoundation
linuxfoundation.org/press/valk…
Valkey community welcomes new partners, including Aiven, Alibaba Cloud, Chainguard, Heroku, Huawei, Percona, and Verizon.The Linux Foundation
Now on stage for the morning #OSSummit keynotes, core team member Madelyn Olson to speak about the new Valkey community effort.
The walk-on music: "We are never ever getting back together" by Taylor Swift. 🤣
Love it!
#OSSummit #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #OSS #Redis #Valkey #Community #LinuxFoundation
I really appreciate Thunderbird's team, and these updates are going to finally put it into the running with other modern offerings. I migrated to using it as my daily driver for email management a few years ago, and I'm glad I did, but I'm also so excited to be looking at desktop improvements and an android app.
#Thunderbird #Email #EmailClient #OpenSource #Mozilla #Android #Software
You've got questions, and we've got answers! We took feedback from recent social media, mailing lists, and in-person conferences, gave it to our team in last month's office hours, and then turned those answers into a blog! 📖
So if you want to know more about Thunderbird for Android features, or when full sender names are coming, read this short and sweet post full of information! 💡
blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/t…
#Thunderbird #OpenSource #Community
Exchange support & add-ons for Thunderbird mobile? True conversation view on desktop? The team answers your most frequently asked questions.Monica Ayhens-Madon (The Thunderbird Blog)
I did this We have the scenario when we put the transfer on pause and resume it after a while and then stop transfer with CURL_WRITEFUNC_ERROR. For that we register CURLOPT_WRITEFUNCTION callback a...GitHub
Wir suchen EntwicklerInnen, die Lust auf #matrix und #Kotlin / #KotlinMultiplatform haben. Wir entwickeln den timmy-messenger.de und möchten Menschen finden, die gut in unser kleines Team passen und Spaß an agiler Produktentwicklung ohne Hierarchien haben. Viel von dem, was wir entwickeln ist #opensource. Mehr dazu hier: germantechjobs.de/de/jobs/conn…
Würde mich freuen, wenn das gut geteilt wird 🙂
Der vollintegrierbare TI-Messenger von connect2x.timmy-messenger.de
Microsoft announced their latest round of FOSS fund recipients. We're thrilled to share that @NVAccess are among this quarter's recipients. From: github.com/microsoft/foss-fund
"A project of the Microsoft Open Source Programs Office, the FOSS Fund provides up to $10,000 USD in sponsorships to open source projects as selected by Microsoft employees."
Congratulations also to The GNU Compiler Collection, Urllib3, CLAP & MSW.
#OpenSource, #FOSS #Free #Software #NVDA #ScreenReader #Accessibility #A11y
The Microsoft FOSS Fund provides a direct way for Microsoft engineers to participate in the nomination and selection process to help communities and projects they are passionate about. The FOSS Fun...GitHub
The thing I want to shout from the rooftops is: THIS IS POSSIBLE.
#opensource projects can hire UX experts, who gather quantitative & qualitative data, and who then recommend specific choices. Maintainers don't just have to guess how to design good, usable features and interfaces.
Yes, even for command-line tools.
Yes, even without a big company running the project. We got grants: pyfound.blogspot.com/2019/12/m…
And tool*chains* can pool resources to invest & learn together! harihareswara.net/posts/2023/u…
The Python Software Foundation is receiving $407,000 USD to support work on pip in 2020. Thank you to Mozilla (through its Mozilla ...Python Software Foundation Blog
General Activities LibreOffice 7.6.6 and LibreOffice 24.2.2 were released on March 28 Olivier Hallot (TDF) renamed Fontwork to Text along Path in the UI while updating Help, added Help content for ExportAsFixedFormat VBA method and new Calc functions…x1sc0 (LibreOffice QA Blog)
