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The internet is very silent about this year's #LibreOffice and #OpenSource Conference 2024. Are there any slides, video recordings, interviews, press releases?

@libreoffice @tdforg @CollaboraOffice

#FLOSS


Let's keep the contributor appreciation from earlier going! Our most recent Contributor Highlight is out, and we're shining the light on Toad Hall, one of our Mozilla Support (SUMO) forum superheroes! The SUMO forums are the pillar of our support, and contributors like Toad keep it strong.

#Thunderbird #OpenSource #Community

blog.thunderbird.net/2024/10/c…


A question for the #Accessibility bubble: can you recommend an accessible, open source tool for meetingroom booking management? Not really large-scale coworking space booking with paid slots, more something to be used inside of companies and institutions. #A11y #OpenSource


Getting ready for the #LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024, which starts tomorrow in Luxembourg! 😊 We're packing the bags for attendees, with T-shirts, stickers and more goodies. Join us: conference.libreoffice.org/202… #foss #OpenSource


Open source: you all should use open source and private services because we’re not a corporation out to exploit you or your data.

Disabled users: hey, your registration edit field is not labeled so I can’t use my adaptive technology to register or even use your platform. Could you fix it, because, right now, the mainstream/corporate offering has taken accessibility more seriously and I’d rather use a tool/service that I won’t need to struggle with in order to operate.

Open source: what exactly do you expect? We can’t be expected to make things accessible for you, so you can either fork it yourself or just not use our software/services. We’re a small team and corporation has more money than we do so they can devote more time and effort to accessibility. You can always fork the project though and make accessibility yourself!

Disabled user: well, I can’t code, so it looks like I don’t have any other choice but to go back to using this corporate offering that at least took the time to label their registration field correctly and actually took my request more seriously. Oh well, maybe open source tools just aren’t for me.

#OpenSource #Accessibility


I mantain a couple of #Android applications both on @fdroidorg and #google #playstore . Now Play Store asks me a document (personal ID card) to verify my account, otherwise it will be closed in October.
I don’t feel I should disclose #personaldata to a giant like Google, so I’m considering migrating my users to #F-Droid. How should I do it? There's already other people doing this? There's any material (e.g. a webpage) to point my users at that explains why and how they should install #fdroid and reinstall my apps from there?

#gafam #opensource #mobile #mobileapps


🚀 Phanpy byl aktualizován! 🎉
Právě jsme aktualizoval novou verzi Phanpy! 📢 Verze 2024.10.08
💬 Máte návrhy nebo jste našli chyby v překladu? Lokalizace ještě není kompletní, takže uvítáme jakékoliv návrhy na zlepšení a pomoc s překladem.
phanpy.cz
#Phanpy #Mastodon #Update #Localization #OpenSource


Ahoj všichni,
chtěl bych se omluvit za to, že jsem nereagoval na registrace na Pixelfed. Bohužel mi nechodily notifikační e-maily, takže jsem si nevšiml, že se registrovalo tolik uživatelů. O víkendu se pokusím tento problém opravit. Zatím jsou registrace otevřené a probíhají bez schválení administrátorem. Všechny registrace jsem zatím schválil ručně.
Děkuji za pochopení,
#pixelfed #pixelfedcz #opensource


The #LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024 starts in just a few days in Luxembourg, and it’s supported by the country’s Digital Learning Hub, which offers short and hands-on training courses in the fields of computer science: blog.documentfoundation.org/bl… #foss #opensource


EDIT: Now updated with ISO 639-1 codes!

Do you speak Croatian (hr), Breton (br), or Scottish Gaelic( gd)?

All three of those languages have slipped under 70% translation for Thunderbird for Android! Normally this would mean removing them from the app. But we're hoping we can rally some translators to help complete these languages - or at least get them over 70% translated!

#OpenSource #Localization #Community

To learn more or get started, go to our Hosted Weblate! hosted.weblate.org/projects/tb…


A small compendium of the Fediverse platforms I use/know well.

In the past few days, I revisited some of my old Fediverse instances since some friends asked me to help them set up a new one. I also took the chance to perform maintenance on some leftover instances. Here's my experience:

Akkoma: My oldest instance still running, opened in 2022. It was offline for a few months (3/4). I updated everything to the latest version and restarted it. I’m not sure why, but it’s extremely slow, with a heavy load on Postgres and many queries just to open the main page. I like Akkoma - I'll investigate further.

GoToSocial: I updated a friend's instance - GoToSocial itself was up-to-date, but the underlying system wasn’t. I noticed that once it exceeds 2000 followings, it becomes a bit slow. The database is PostgreSQL, but that's not the issue. The GoToSocial process becomes somewhat heavy on the VPS. Still, it's very usable and a software with great potential, in my opinion. The Mastodon API is implemented quite well and works with the major software.

Mitra: It seems well-built. The person had around 1000 followers and followings on a Mastodon account, which they moved from a large instance. No speed issues, though sending a message makes the server “heavy” for a bit, but it’s temporary. The Mastodon API is partially implemented, but the software is advancing quickly, and I find its native interface quite pleasant.

Snac2: I've always had a soft spot for Snac2. The lack of a database and some design choices make it an excellent solution for small instances. For example, sending posts to all known instances increases visibility and interaction. Its basic, JavaScript-free interface is very clear, though it might not be the best for those used to Mastodon. But the Mastodon API is improving version by version, and I think the developer is doing an excellent job. It struggles a bit with larger numbers, but that's due to the underlying file system, not the software itself. If "move" support (both in and out) were added, I would recommend it to anyone starting self-hosting for single-user or small community instances because "move" is one of the options that gives the most freedom in Fediverse software.

Mastodon: My “old” personal instance was stuck at version 4.1.x and had been offline for a few months. I updated the FreeBSD Jail and upgraded Mastodon to 4.2.12 and then to 4.3.0-beta1. No issues. I also helped a friend (who had an old Pleroma-based instance they barely used) migrate. This user has around 5000 followers and followings - Mastodon is running on FreeBSD on a VPS (arm64) for just over 3 euros a month, with no significant issues (apart from media storage, but that's not Mastodon’s fault). Mastodon is sometimes said to be heavy, and that's partly true, but its modularity ensures that even in cases of overload, queues may slow down, but navigation and the local timeline remain reasonably fast. I think this is a good thing for any larger-scale use of an instance.

In short, I think things are moving in the right direction, and the software is evolving nicely. Well done, devs!

#Fediverse #Akkoma #GoToSocial #Mitra #Snac2 #Snac #Mastodon #SelfHosting #InstanceManagement #FreeBSD #OpenSource


Habe gerade eine Vorstellung des Projekts "MetaBraille" gesehen. Das ist ja saustark! Open Source Tools haben die verwendet und sich eine eigene Braille Tastatur gebaut, die im Prinzip von jedem blinden Menschen nachgebaut werden kann.
Sogar die Steuerung vom 3D Drucker.
Die 3D gedruckte Tastatur kann man dann an das Handy koppeln. Klasse!!

kom-in.de/179/braille-aber-dig…

#Inklusion #Braille #tastatur #opensource #blind


The #LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024 starts next week! Join us in Luxembourg for talks, workshops and social events: conference.libreoffice.org/202… #foss #opensource


Nice write-up over on @ZDNet for @thunderbird Appointment. We're so glad to see appreciation for this open source scheduling tool - and we're just getting started.

#opensource #thunderbird #email #calendar

zdnet.com/home-and-office/work…


Still battling a bit of a cold and headache, but nonetheless let's try to do another Thunderbird live coding session

#thunderbird #live #coding #development #opensource

youtube.com/live/mMsKMBIi3P0


The #XMPP Newsletter for September 2024 is out!

Read about the latest XMPP universe updates and the latest updates on our #standards!

xmpp.org/2024/10/the-xmpp-news…

Enjoy reading! 📰 ☕

#jabber #chat #interoperability #standards #rtc #opensource #decentralization


Check out the #LibreOffice community in Nepal celebrating Software Freedom Day 2024 😊 blog.documentfoundation.org/bl… #foss #OpenSource


It's time for the Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest! We have updates on:

* Our Exchange progress
* Account hub development
* Global Database and Conversation View
* In-App Notification
* Source Docs Clean Up
* Cross Device Import
* Battling OAuth Changes

Read the latest and find out what's landing soon! 🛬

#Thunderbird #Development #OpenSource

blog.thunderbird.net/2024/10/t…


#LAS2024 is just two days away! There's still time to register, let us know if you plan to attend in person in Monterrey, Mexico or online: linuxappsummit.org/

#LinuxAppSummit #KDE #GNOME #opensource


The Annual Report of The Document Foundation describes the foundation’s activities and projects, especially in regards to @libreoffice. We’ve been posting sections of the 2023 report on our blog, and now the full version is available in PDF format: blog.documentfoundation.org/bl… #foss #OpenSource


We promise we aren't pulling your strings - Thunderbird for Android Beta is GO! Celebrate the launch with us and learn where to download it and how to help us test for the upcoming release! 🚀 🎉

#Thunderbird #Android #OpenSource

blog.thunderbird.net/2024/09/h…


Get ready for #LAS2024! Our schedule of talks is available online. Check out the exciting sessions happening Oct 4-6 and plan your experience today!
conf.linuxappsummit.org/event/…

#LinuxAppSummit #GNOME #KDE #opensource


If it’s actually true that WordPress only makes $23K a year from donations that really puts the idea that donations are a sustainable open source business model to bed. It powers 40% of the web and only receives a fraction of one person’s salary in return. Ouch. werd.social/@ben/1132170023499…

#opensource


Thunderbird for Android is coming soon! Find out how to get involved, from beta testing to localization to support and more, in our shiny new contributor guide!

(Seriously, by soon, we mean soon!)

#Thunderbird #Android #OpenSource

blog.thunderbird.net/2024/09/c…


Aight, listen up y'all.
Here are 5 reasons why you should sponsor me ⬇️

1. I maintain your favorite CLI tools for Arch Linux btw (~500)
2. I write useful blogs, craft interesting posts & promote projects
3. Maintainer of @ratatui_rs
4. Creator of @git_cliff, binsider.dev & more
5. All my work is open source and streamed on YouTube
6. Not convinced? I make music too!

💖 GitHub Sponsors: github.com/sponsors/orhun

#rustlang #ratatui #opensource #sponsorship


The application deadline for the GNOME Foundation’s Executive Director role has been extended to October 15! We encourage every qualified applicant to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Position details and how to apply: foundation.gnome.org/careers/

#OpenSource #Leadership #GNOME #TechCareers #FOSS


In the September Community Office Hours, we chatted with the voice of our community - the Thunderbird Council! @dannycolin and @clokep, two current council members, talk about the council's origins, its responsibilities, and how to get involved.

#Thunderbird #Community #OpenSource

blog.thunderbird.net/2024/09/v…


Thank you all for making the first annual #MatrixConf such a wonderful experience! We're already looking forward to the next one, slated for France in late 2025.

Our small-but-mighty team is properly exhausted and looks forward to sharing more – including recordings, photos, and takeaways – after resting up.

#Matrix #OpenSource #FOSS


In der Anwendung von freier, offener und wirtschaftlich fair betriebener Software sehen die Lukis eine praktische Verbindung zur #Freiheit des Evangeliums und vieler Narrative biblischer Texte.

Das war auch an diesem @luki@kirche.social Wochenende im Theologischen Seminar Herborn wieder zu spüren.

Ganz praktisch ging es z.B. um #GNUTaler, /e/OS, digitales in Kirchengemeinden, #Grist, #Matrix und Bots, #DeltaChat, #ElementX und die Server-Admin bei @hostsharing@geno.social

Die Location war ünrigens einzigartig ;-)

#FediKirche #digtialeKirche #selbstbestimmtDigital#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource


Happy Software Freedom Day! Thank you to all who contribute to free and open source software around the world!
#SoftwareFreedomDay2024 #OpenSource #FOSS


🪞 Introducing Mirror Hall, an app to turn any Linux devices into a second wireless monitor!

We use semi-custom P2P screen sharing optimized for low latency. Only Mutter-based DEs are currently supported as *senders*, whereas all DEs work as receivers.

This is our first unstable release, sp please be kind and report issues. If you are an #ARM user, we would love your help testing the gstreamer pipeline on new phones!

notes.nokun.eu/post/2024-09-22…

#linux #opensource #foss #gnome #apps #gstreamer


V týdnu na #archlinux dorazilo nové #gnome47 Přepnul jsem po delší době z I3 a zatím super. Možná je to jen můj pocit, ale přijde mi o dost rychlejší.
#opensource #Gnome #linux


The latest update to Butler for GNOME 47 is out! Designed for GNOME, works anywhere you can get Flatpak.

flathub.org/apps/com.cassidyja…

#Flatpak #HomeAssistant #GNOME #OpenSource