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Open Source Accessibility Summit!
Sunday, Oct 12, Raleigh, NC USA
"Improving the accessibility of open source software"
2025.allthingsopen.org/open-so…
#opensource #oss #a11y #accessibility #events #event #raleighNC


LibreOffice isn't just an app – it's a worldwide community of people who work on code, documentation, QA, design, marketing and more. Meet us at local events, like recently in northern Italy: blog.documentfoundation.org/bl… #foss #OpenSource


🗓️ Planify mi bylo doporučeno v komunitní místnosti o #triliumnext – a musím říct, fakt super!
Konečně krásná co padne do #Gnome, jednoduchá a funkční aplikace pro správu úkolů, která se napojí na #Nextcloud #oscloud přes CalDAV.

Nextcloud (backend) + DAVx⁵ + Tasks.org (Android) + Planify (desktop)
Funguje to skvěle dohromady.

#FOSS #Planify #Nextcloud #CalDAV #Linux #OpenSource #oscloud
github.com/alainm23/planify


Our next major #LibreOffice release is coming up in August! Help us to test the new features and iron-out any wrinkles before the release: qa.blog.documentfoundation.org… #foss #OpenSource


🌍 Accessibility matters for everyone.

Whether permanent or temporary, disability can affect us all at some point in our lives. That’s why accessibility isn’t a bonus feature: it’s a necessity.

At Jami, we’re committed to making private communication truly inclusive. From screen reader support to keyboard navigation, here’s where we stand and where we’re going: jami.net/how-accessible-is-jam…

#Accessibility #Inclusion #TechForGood #OpenSource #Jami #PrivacyMatters #AccessibilityMatters


What I see:
"Denmark Set to Replace #Microsoft Software with Open Source Alternatives

Denmark's Digital Ministry is replacing Microsoft services with LibreOffice and Linux."
What I read:
"Denmark is excluding screen reader users from opportunities to get a job at their public institutions".
to those who are happy about the #OpenSource move: you should never forget that there are lots of users, already vulnerable in our society, whose chance to get a decent job drastically lowers from already being quite low to asymptotically nearing zero.
I wonder however, what happens on June 28th this year when #EAA (European #Accessibility act) enters in vigor.
How would those who ditch #Microsoft and #Google products so hastily adhere to this law? Or will they just do as if accessibility legislation was not a thing?







🎓 "Making a career out of FOSS Internships (GSoC/Outreachy)"
with Aryan Kaushik at #GUADEC2025
📅 24 July 🕒 12:05 CEST 📍 Brescia

💼 FOSS can lead to real careers. Aryan explains how GSoC & Outreachy changed lives—and why you should get involved too.

🔗 events.gnome.org/event/259/con…

#OpenSource #GSoC #Outreachy #GNOME



Recently, I had to contact the support teams for two software products that I pay for. I have to say that I have the utmost appreciation for #opensource projects now, because the support they provide to their users is, on average, far better than that provided by commercial end-user products.

Nowadays, if you want to report a bug in a commercial product, you usually have to deal with AI chatbots. Several exchanges are required to reach the first-line support team, and the person you speak to is often unhelpful. Ultimately, the effort is usually in vain.



Tired of software tracking you, and using your content to feed AI services? Switch to free and open source software – like #LibreOffice, which is backed by a non-profit (@tdforg) and has zero interest in your data: blog.documentfoundation.org/bl… #foss #OpenSource #privacy



All open source projects can use more contributions, so here are some places where you can start for @rockylinux !

This page has a list of active Special Interest Groups, like the Cloud or Security SIGs. There's also a list of areas where you can lead the change in making a SIG for it, like for embedded systems or storage applications!
wiki.rockylinux.org/special_in…

#RockyLinux #FlockToFedora #FedoraFlockSponsor #Linux #OpenSource


Or just use you AI locally 🦾 💻 🧠

I completely understand the concerns about relying too heavily on AI, especially cloud-based, centralized models like ChatGPT. The issues of privacy, energy consumption, and the potential for misuse are very real and valid. However, I believe there's a middle ground that allows us to benefit from the advantages of AI without compromising our values or autonomy.

Instead of rejecting AI outright, we can opt for open-source models that run on local hardware. I've been using local language models (LLMs) on my own hardware. This approach offers several benefits:

- Privacy - By running models locally, we can ensure that our data stays within our control and isn't sent to third-party servers.

- Transparency - Open-source models allow us to understand how the AI works, making it easier to identify and correct biases or errors.

- Customization - Local models can be tailored to our specific needs, whether it's for accessibility, learning, or creative projects.

- Energy Efficiency - Local processing can be more energy-efficient than relying on large, centralized data centers.

- Empowerment - Using AI as a tool to augment our own abilities, rather than replacing them, can help us learn and grow. It's about leveraging technology to enhance our human potential, not diminish it.

For example, I use local LLMs for tasks like proofreading, transcribing audio, and even generating image descriptions. Instead of ChatGPT and Grok, I utilize Jan.ai with Mistral, Llama, OpenCoder, Qwen3, R1, WhisperAI, and Piper. These tools help me be more productive and creative, but they don't replace my own thinking or decision-making.

It's also crucial to advocate for policies and practices that ensure AI is used ethically and responsibly. This includes pushing back against government overreach and corporate misuse, as well as supporting initiatives that promote open-source and accessible technologies.

In conclusion, while it's important to be critical of AI and its potential downsides, I believe that a balanced, thoughtful approach can allow us to harness its benefits without sacrificing our values. Let's choose to be informed, engaged, and proactive in shaping the future of AI.

CC: @Catvalente @audubonballroon
@calsnoboarder @craigduncan

#ArtificialIntelligence #OpenSource #LocalModels #PrivacyLLM #Customization #LocalAI #Empowerment #DigitalLiteracy #CriticalThinking #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #Accessibility #Inclusion #Education


Want to start a Repair Café in your area?

You can!

Repair Café International enables local groups around the world to start their own:

repaircafe.org/en/join/start-y…

@RepairCafeInternational supports #EndOf10 to prevent #eWaste!

#RCInternational #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #Linux #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #Windows #Win10



Calling all analog film photographers! 🎞️ I've been working on Filmbook, an open-source app to help you keep track of your film usage. It's built with Rust & GTK4/libadwaita for a smooth & modern experience – and it even runs on Linux phones like the Librem 5 and Pinephone Pro! 📱
The first version is ready for testing, and I'd love your input on what features would make it even better! Join the community & help shape Filmbook: codeberg.org/bjawebos/filmbook ✨ #filmphotography #analogphotography #rustlang #gtk #opensource #community #testing #featureideas #librem5 #pinephone #linuxphone


Your voice, our drive: We had the privilege of interviewing @tolgayenici a mechanical engineer residing in Canada, to find out why he chose Tuta Mail, how he became a privacy and open source enthusiast, and why privacy matters to him. 💬🔐

👉 Read the full interview: tuta.com/blog/tuta-user-interv…

#PrivacyMatters #TutaMail #OpenSource #MadeinGermany


Field notes from the sidelines:

1) Disabled person with technical expert skills opens merge request with #accessibility fixes for #openSource project.
2) Nobody has the skills to review and approve.
3) Yada yada yada feature branch has conflicts with main branch.
4a) Rinse, repeat
4b) The end.

Don’t @ me.


Jeff Geerling got the brunt of YouTube wrath when he showed people how to host their own media {media that they legally own, which means that they either have the originals, or have paid for whatever digital version they have} with the power of Open Source tools
Jeff explicitly made sure that he never ever told people how to circumvent subscriptions or worse. Nothing that could harm YouTube bottomline was ever discussed in this video.

Yet for reasons obvious to Open Source people like me YouTube gave him his second strike.

3rd Strike and you're gone. This is how Google / this is how Alphabet is treating their Golden Geeze.

Creators like Jeff are very valuable both to the people who follow them and to YouTube. However Google seems to be at Super odds with Open Source, needing it to run their data centers but hating it because they have to share the code again that they've worked upon.

Google is a paradoxical Company which is being controlled by Alphabet, a schizophrenic Entity drunk on power Ads and control

To me you're a star @geerlingguy keep Shining

jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/sel…

#Media #Hosting #OpenSource #programming #POSIX #Pie #Raspberry #4K #Video #4KVideo




I discovered @streetcomplete some time ago and began answering quests, as a small and regular contribution to #OSM datas. It's fun, and this is a way to re-discover my daily neighbourhood in #montreal
Some questions for streetcomplete users :
- how to edit a quest when I accidentally validate a wrong data ?
- is there a way to add informations (objects) for public #art pieces, which are located in public space ? (such as sculptures, statues, murals...)

Thanks for your help 🙏
#maps #openstreetmap #streetcomplete #opensource #commons #Montrealmap #quebecmap


Hey Jamers! :ablobcool:

Did you miss Developer Update #13?

No stress! We’ve wrapped up all the key takeaways for you! 👇

Stay up to date with what’s happening behind the scenes.

📖 Read Dev Update #13 now: jami.net/de/dev-update-13/

#Jami #DevUpdate #PrivacyMatters #opensource #P2P #App



Want to know more about Thunderbird Pro, including Thundermail? Our latest Community Office Hours has you covered! We're discussing planned features, answering questions, and getting to know our new productivity suite before it hatches!

#Thunderbird #OpenSource #Productivity

blog.thunderbird.net/2025/06/v…


Time to grab your free sticker pack! The Month of #LibreOffice, May 2025 is over – and we're announcing the winners. (If you helped to promote the software here with the hashtag, you should be on the list.) Find out more: blog.documentfoundation.org/bl… #foss #OpenSource






📣 Liberux NEXX is now live on crowdfunding! 🚀

After months of development and testing, we're introducing the most powerful Linux smartphone: RK3588S, 32 GB RAM, 5G, Debian 13 + GNOME Mobile, and total privacy with hardware killswitches. 🎉

🔼 Now upgraded to 512 GB of storage and European-made.
Support mobile freedom and reserve your unit in the next 30 days:

🔗 igg.me/at/liberux-nexx

#LiberuxNEXX #linuxphones #privacy #opensource


Nextcloud turns 9! 🎂

Here's to many more years of being a
🔐 100% #OpenSource cloud collaboration platform
🌐 Trusted provider for governments, universities, businesses, and individuals
✨ Dedicated to #DataPrivacy & #DigitalSovereignty

More importantly, we want to thank our community for their support.

➡️ To everyone who has joined our journey, from coders and designers to testers, translators, and users:

Thanks for being part of it! 💙