How many storms did it survive? How many birds found shelter in its branches? How many forests began from its seeds? An old tree is a lifetime of giving. Let's be the generation that protects, not destroys, our natural heritage.
#trees #biodiversity #environment #ecology #ecosystem #forestry #nature #ClimateAction #photography #fediverse #linux #mastodon #agroforestry #afforestation #Reaforestation #deforestation #Greenyouthmovement #wildlife #EcoConservation
https://gofund.me/8da0ff4a0

I am wary of forums for #Linux / #FOSS (mostly because of obnoxious fossbros berating noobs for fun), so I ask here. I am using Eye of Gnome (47.0) under #Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS. Until a couple of weeks ago, while scrolling through images in a directory using the left and right arrow keys, I was able to simply hit the "delete" key to delete images I don't need. Now I get the error message "Error on deleting image filename.jpg Couldn't access trash." How can I fix this?

Meta paused its employee-tracking MCI tool after an internal exposure made monitoring data accessible beyond intended staff. 🔒
The AI training program logged keystrokes, mouse activity and screen content, and remains paused while data protection controls are reviewed. 🛡️

🔗 https://www.wired.com/story/meta-pauses-employee-tracking-program-following-internal-security-breach/

#TechNews #Meta #Privacy #Cybersecurity #AI #Employee #Monitoring #Surveillance #DataProtection #OpenSource #Linux #Infosec #DigitalRights #Technology #FOSS #Security

Banana Pi OpenWrt One router official support by OpenWrt community. This device runs on OpenWrt firmware and SoC has WiFi 6, dual-band, 3×3/2×2, 1 x 2.5Gbit WAN, 1 x 1Gbit LAN, 1GB DDR4 RAM, 256 MiB NAND, 16 MiB NOR, M.2 SSD and USB 2.0 support. This can be your all in one #Linux powered router + firewall and WiFi for home or small office.

https://openwrt.org/toh/openwrt/one

Google will begin enforcing Android developer verification for sideloaded apps in four countries on September 30, adding new installation checks. 📱 Unverified apps will require extra approval steps, while verified developers gain streamlined tools and limited accounts support before global expansion in 2027. 🔐

🔗 https://finance.biggo.com/news/202606211920_Android-sideloading-restrictions-start-September-30

#TechNews #Android #Google #GooglePlay #Sideloading #Apps #AppSecurity #Developer #Privacy #OpenSource #Mobile #Cybersecurity #Linux #Technology #Software #FOSS

🎵 Pear Desktop is a free, open-source desktop client for YouTube Music with native media controls, plugins, custom themes, and a polished desktop experience.

Available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=peardesktop

#OpenSource #Linux #Windows #macOS #YouTubeMusic #PrivacyTools

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Screenshot of the Pear Desktop project page showing release badges, build status, and a preview of the YouTube Music desktop client with native desktop integration and media playback.

Hey uhh #wine #linux #midi

(hopefully that combination helps the rotten grape fans to move on quickly, I need leet Linux nerds who know about wine and midi passthrough)

I have a pedal with a win/mac software controller, which uses midi to communicate with the pedal. I would like to attempt to run this under wine; is passing through midi a difficult thing with wine?

I don't even need the timing to be particularly good, as all the software is doing (for me, anyways) is managing presets, so I can have the correct PC sent for various songs.

If you’re a #Linux admin just entering holiday mode, you’ll be excited to find out there’s a new local privilege escalation Linux kernel exploit, no workarounds ☺️

https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-46242

New job and new place means new #introduction post!

Hi, I'm Doro!
I'm a #Physics PostDoc at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics near #Munich, Germany! I play with ultracold atoms in lattices of laser light to simulate other quantum systems!
I'm also a fan of open source software (#FOSS), #Linux, and I code in #python for work and for fun!
I love SciFi in all forms, especially #StarTrek and #DoctorWho.
No tolerance for discrimination of any kind.

Whereas DirtyClone exploits a kernel module (which can be tackled by unloading and blocking it), Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242) does not.

#Linux #Kernel #Vulnerability #Security

LibreTranslate is a free, open-source machine translation server that you can use online or self-host for complete control over your data.

It supports multiple languages, offers a simple API, works without relying on Google Translate, and is a great privacy-friendly choice for websites, apps, and personal use.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=libretranslate

#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosted #Translation #Linux #FOSS #MachineTranslation

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Screenshot of the LibreTranslate project page showing it as a free, open-source, self-hosted machine translation API. It highlights support for Python 3.8–3.13, passing build and test badges, a Humane Tech badge, and a preview of the web translation interface translating English text into Spanish.

Mozilla published a Firefox roadmap outlining upcoming privacy, productivity, AI, and performance features as the browser continues losing market share. 🦊📋
Planned updates include mobile VPN, customizable shortcuts, HDR support, and optional AI tools designed to keep users in control. 🔐⚙️

🔗 https://www.techspot.com/news/112803-firefox-has-ambitious-new-roadmap-browser-also-losing.html

#TechNews #Firefox #Mozilla #OpenSource #Privacy #WebBrowser #HDR #FOSS #Browser #Browsers #Performance #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #OpenWeb #Linux #VPN

Dokku is a free, open-source Platform as a Service (PaaS) that lets you deploy apps to your own VPS with Docker.

Often described as a self-hosted Heroku alternative, it supports Git-based deployments, plugins, SSL, databases, and full control over your infrastructure without vendor lock-in.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=dokku

#OpenSource #SelfHosted #Docker #DevOps #Linux #Cloud #Privacy #FOSS

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Screenshot of the Dokku project page showing the Dokku logo, project badges (CI passing, Ubuntu and Arch packages, documentation, sponsors, and backers), and the tagline: "Docker powered mini-Heroku. The smallest PaaS implementation you've ever seen."

RomM is a free, open-source, self-hosted ROM manager that helps you organize, browse, and play your retro game collection.

It automatically fetches metadata, artwork, and achievements, supports 400+ platforms, browser-based play, and works with emulators like EmulatorJS.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=romm

#OpenSource #SelfHosted #RetroGaming #Emulation #Gaming #Linux #Windows #macOS #Privacy #FOSS

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Screenshot of the RomM project page showing its purple gamepad logo, the tagline "A beautiful, powerful, self-hosted ROM manager and player," project badges (AGPL-3.0, version 4.9.2, 9.1M Docker pulls), and an overview describing RomM as a self-hosted ROM manager for organizing and playing emulator game collections.

Oh great, new kernels, "all users must upgrade", except that their CDN is still completely broken and you can't fetch sources to upgrade to. Love the idea of responsible disclosure.

Oh, and #Gentoo has already patched the previous versions, so no risk to our users.

#Linux

A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability called Bad Epoll lets an unprivileged local user gain root access on affected Linux systems and Android devices.

The flaw is notable because it exists in the same kernel code where Anthropic's AI model Mythos previously found a different vulnerability, but missed this one. A patch is available, and affected systems should be updated.

Read more:
https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/bad-epoll-kernel-bug-anthropic-mythos-missed.html

#Linux #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #Android #Privacy #Infosec

OpenToonz is a free and open-source 2D animation software for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Originally based on the version customized by Studio Ghibli, it includes frame-by-frame animation, vector and raster drawing tools, effects, scripting, and professional production features.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=opentoonz

#OpenSource #Animation #2DAnimation #Linux #Windows #macOS #Creative #Privacy

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OpenToonz project page with build status badges (passing for Windows, Mac, Linux), 47% translation progress, and description as 2D animation software based on Studio Ghibli's version.

channel for #ArcaneChat, #DeltaChat and other #chatmail clients:

It's FOSS: Making You a Better Linux User

invite link 👇
https://i.delta.chat/#EB87F92DC57303205E7F3ACB6DAA06D8FE761414&v=3&x=CJnKPXHxF76S9uO_jokf1dyb&j=aJVL-egnz3u2Eb0oBagIhgpM&s=6mIoXVTaRObMz7M9zPuihUOF&a=6j2tb0xyz%40arcanechat.me&n=ChannelsBot&b=It%27s+FOSS

📢 you can discover that and more channels at: https://arcanechat.me/channels

#linux #opensource #news

@cstross @foone I do remember there was an additional wrinkle in that the (donated) box I was trying to install #Slackware onto was a PS/2 [*] and the MCA architecture wasn't officially supported by the Slackware installation disks.

And astonishingly, I think I may have found a copy of the document I had to follow in order to hack the installation to work. https://www.linuxjournal.com/article/2037

Looking back and considering it was my first real experience with installing Linux, it's astonishing I got it to work. But it did, and that machine became my daily driver for the next few years.

#linux #sysadmin

[*] for the kids: PS/2 is a now-obsolete IBM PC architecture, not a Sony Playstation!

I run through some of last month's smaller, but no-less-notable app updates, including SuperFile, Cine, Bazaar, and more music players than you can shake a (rhythm) stick at.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/linux-app-release-roundup-june-2026?v1

#linux #opensource #gnome

Brief interests resume:

#art #earth #music
#guitar #synths #modular #analog #progrock #ambient

#photography
#science #history #archeology
#space #scifi #sciencefiction #scifiart
#ufos #ovnis #paranormal

#linux #opensource
#MSDOS #DOSGaming #CPM
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #oldcomputers
#BBS #ANSI #ASCII #ansiart #asciiart #retro #vintage

#gaming #videogames #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev
#rpg #dnd #mmorpg #rogue #nethack #roguelike
#tetris

#reader #writer #blogger
etc..

You are not expected to understand this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

#unix #history #linux #opensource

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A screenshot from Wikpedia. Title: You are not expected to understand this Text read: The infamous program comment "You are not expected to understand this" occurs on line 2238 of the source code (Lions' Commentary, p. 22) at the end of a comment explaining the process exchange mechanism. It refers to line 325 of the file slp.c.[9] The source code reads:[10][11] The source code: /* * If the new process paused because it was * swapped out, set the stack level to the last call * to savu(u_ssav). This means that the return * which is executed immediately after the call to aretu * actually returns from the last routine which did * the savu. * * You are not expected to understand this. */ if(rp->p_flag&SSWAP) { rp->p_flag =& ~SSWAP; aretu(u.u_ssav); } Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

#Tails 7.9.1

https://tails.net/news/version_7.9.1/

#privacy #anonymity #cybersecurity #Tor #FOSS #Linux

[MANGA][FREE DOWNLOAD] JAPANESE JESUS

https://triapul.cz/files/pmjv-japanese_jesus.cbz

I hereby announce the release of Japanese Jesus e-book. Enjoy!

If you want, you can buy something or put a dollar in the hat.
https://analognowhere.com/support

stay prayed up

https://analognowhere.com/jj

#unix_surrealism #comic #japanese_jesus #art #foss #linux

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japanese jesus

🐧 It’s Linux, On A Sega Megadrive

｢ The lowly 68000 in the Sega doesn’t have a memory management unit required for the full Linux experience, so what’s really running here is a kernel compiled with the -nommu option. That in itself is a feat, on this architecture. On it you get smolutils, a cut down coreutils, and that seems to be it ｣

https://hackaday.com/2026/06/29/its-linux-on-a-sega-megadrive/

#linux #sega #megadrive #segagenesis #retrogaming

Superfile is a free and open-source terminal file manager with a modern, keyboard-first interface.

Built with Go, it features a clean TUI, customizable themes, plugins, and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows. A great upgrade for anyone who spends a lot of time working in the terminal.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=superfile

#OpenSource #Linux #Windows #macOS #Terminal #CLI #Productivity #Privacy

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Screenshot of the Superfile project page showing its logo, project badges, and a preview of the modern terminal-based file manager with a multi-pane, keyboard-friendly interface.

#Microsoft previews #Linux containers that run in #Windows

https://www.theregister.com/virtualization/2026/06/30/microsoft-previews-linux-containers-that-run-in-windows/5264468

#cybersecurity #FOSS

AlterSend is a free and open-source app for transferring files directly between devices without using cloud storage.

Files are sent peer-to-peer with end-to-end encryption, no accounts, no uploads, and no file size limits. It works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=altersend

#OpenSource #Privacy #FileTransfer #Linux #Windows #macOS #Android #iOS

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Screenshot of AlterSend app splash screen. Logo and tagline: "File transfer without the cloud. Files go directly between your devices - end-to-end encrypted, no accounts, no servers, no limits." Footer text: "license Apache-2.0" and "platforms macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android". Website, Download, and Discord links shown.

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Screenshot of AlterSend mobile app. Status bar reads "18:11" and "Connected". Shows "Files available: 2 files, 589.8 MB". Lists files: "AlterSend-1.3.0-arm64.dmg (180.0 MB)" and "zip_file.zip (409.9 MB)". Displays a "Download all" button and an "End session" option.

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Screenshot of AlterSend desktop app share screen. Displays a hexadecimal share code "681f6aca...". Shows "2 files, 589.8 MB". Device list: iPhone 17 (Online), a83efd (Online), Google Pixel 9 (48 min ago). Buttons for Pair, Invite, and End session.

🐧 Als plötzlich Schluss war...

Vor wenigen Tagen besuchte ich wieder einmal OpenOS.at – eine Webseite, die ich seit vielen Jahren immer wieder gern genutzt habe. Statt der gewohnten Startseite erschien jedoch nur noch ein kurzer Hinweis:

„Diese Webpräsenz wurde am 26. Juni 2026 (nach 12 Jahren Betrieb) eingestellt.“

Damit endet nach zwölf Jahren ein Projekt, das für viele Linux- und BSD-Interessierte eine feste Anlaufstelle war.

Das erste Bild zeigt die frühere Startseite von OpenOS.at – mit aktuellen Distributionen, Nachrichten, Statistiken und Veranstaltungen aus der Welt freier Betriebssysteme. Das zweite Bild zeigt, was heute davon übrig geblieben ist.

Warum OpenOS eingestellt wurde, wissen wir bisher nicht. Vielleicht gibt es persönliche Gründe, vielleicht fehlte die Zeit oder Unterstützung. Vielleicht fand sich einfach niemand, der das Projekt weiterführen wollte. Solange es keine offizielle Erklärung gibt, sollten wir darüber nicht spekulieren.

Mich bringt das jedoch zum Nachdenken.

Viele von uns nutzen täglich freie Software, Webseiten, Foren oder Dienste. Wir freuen uns über aktuelle Informationen, hilfreiche Programme und funktionierende Server – oft ganz selbstverständlich und kostenlos.

Doch hinter all dem stehen Menschen.

Menschen, die ihre Freizeit investieren. Menschen, die Server betreiben, Inhalte pflegen, Fehler beheben, Updates einspielen und Fragen beantworten. Oft über viele Jahre hinweg und meist ehrenamtlich.

Gerade Projekte, die von einer einzelnen Person oder einem kleinen Team getragen werden, leisten Erstaunliches. Gleichzeitig sind sie aber auch besonders verletzlich. Wenn die Motivation nachlässt, das Privatleben mehr Zeit fordert oder gesundheitliche Gründe dazukommen, kann selbst ein langjähriges Projekt plötzlich enden.

Vielleicht erinnert uns das Ende von OpenOS daran, dass Open Source und freie Communities vom Mitmachen leben.

Nicht nur nutzen.

Nicht nur konsumieren.

Sondern auch einmal Danke sagen, Fehler melden, Dokumentationen schreiben, anderen helfen, einen kleinen Betrag spenden oder selbst mit anpacken.

Denn genau davon lebt unsere Gemeinschaft.

Ich möchte mich deshalb heute bei allen bedanken, die im Hintergrund dafür sorgen, dass freie Projekte überhaupt existieren – egal ob Entwickler, Administratoren, Übersetzer, Autoren oder Community-Mitglieder.

Ihr macht das Internet ein Stück besser. ❤️

#OpenSource #Linux #BSD #Fediverse #Community #OpenOS #FLOSS #Danke

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Dashboard der ehemaligen Webseite OpenOS.at aus dem Jahr 2020. Zu sehen sind Übersichten zu BSD-, Linux-, Solaris- und anderen Betriebssystemen mit aktuellen Distributionen, Nachrichten, Updates und Veranstaltungen.

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Die heutige Startseite von OpenOS.at mit der Meldung, dass die Webpräsenz nach zwölf Jahren Betrieb am 26. Juni 2026 eingestellt wurde. Im Hintergrund ist eine schlichte Seite mit einem großen Tux-Pinguin zu sehen.

#KaliLinux 2026.2 released with 9 new tools, #NetHunter updates

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/kali-linux-20262-released-with-9-new-tools-nethunter-updates/

#cybersecurity #FOSS #Linux #Kali

📢 LAST DAY to submit your talk for #SeaGL2026 !!

Do it now!! https://seagl.org/cfp

#cfp #linux #opensource #FLOSS #FOSS #OSS #oshw #openhardware #privacy #security #protocols #art #community #education #careers #ai #free #libre #open #tech #seattle #devops #hackerspace #hack

We dig into Ubuntu's first planned AI feature, a speech to text tool, using our snarky explainer format. The what, how and why – without the hype.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/what-is-myna-ubuntu-ai-dictation

#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource

Torvalds was right

• Prediction done thirty years ago
• microSlop can't be trusted
• linux called a cancer by microslop

modus operandi

• Integrate
• become essential
• extinguish

parameters

• control llm total recall (note 1)
• copilot for github
• LLM investation (not integration) in win64

goal

• make underlying OS unimportant by controlling decision layers above
• use LLM as vehicle
• make LLM impossible to bypass (in the works)

note 1

When Microsoft redesigned Recall with VBS enclaves, AES-256-GCM encryption, Windows Hello authentication, and a Protected Process Light host, the message was clear: the data is locked in a vault.

The vault is solid. The delivery truck is not.

AIXHost.exe, the process that renders the Recall timeline, has no PPL, no AppContainer, no code integrity enforcement. Any process running as the logged-in user can inject code into it and call the same COM APIs the legitimate UI uses. Once the user authenticates with Windows Hello, decrypted screenshots, OCR text, and metadata flow through AIXHost.exe as live COM objects. TotalRecall Reloaded sits inside that process and extracts everything

No admin required. Standard user. No kernel exploit. No crypto bypass. Just COM calls

My full notes

The predictions presented by Linus Torvalds speak loud!

Daily events

• we can't buy RAM (DDR4 DDR5) HDD (any size to 32TB) SSD (any size to max)
• a massive kartels are destroying the regular supply demand forces.
• Micron stopped selling to normal folk who built them, because greed only governs their mission, not innovation.
• goole closes down Android in september!

Governments like the USA (and others!) want this chaos because that is also their modus operandi!

Because many governments want Orwell states of control the BS that Alphabet (google) and Meta (fb instagram) pull where they want logins to be attached to governments UID is the ability to kill revolt against their moves (flock camera systems)

Democracy has failed the people of Terra

• We the people chose these arseholes to govern us
• we the people never get looked after by governments
• we the people work harder to get less every decade
• we the people are voted out of building our own computers
• we the people are too forgiving and have short memory spans

Read Animal Farm by George Orwell

Watch Terminator series for the story

It's happening now!

FIGHT BACK!

• GOTO keepandroidopen
• Do all you can to stop this.
• Don't roll over like millions do now
• FIGHT!

Z

sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziJbl7_MioU

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_language_model

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GitHub_Copilot

https://github.com/xaitax/TotalRecall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Farm

https://keepandroidopen.org/

#Linux #programming #LLM #AI #large #language #model #microslop #fight #revolt #enshittification

Ich bin jetzt ziemlich zufrieden mit der Optik meines Desktops.
Bisschen Bunt aber ich mag das so 😉

Dank Nix-disk war das Einbinden meiner Festplatten auch ein Kinderspiel. (Bild2)

#glfos #nixos #linux

Voicebox is a free and open-source AI voice studio that runs entirely on your computer.

It lets you clone voices, generate speech, transcribe audio with Whisper, and use voice dictation without sending recordings to the cloud. It also supports multiple TTS engines and MCP integration for AI assistants.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=voicebox

#OpenSource #AI #Privacy #SelfHosted #Linux #Windows #macOS #SpeechToText #TextToSpeech

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Screenshot of the Voicebox project page featuring a gold microphone icon and the title "Voicebox." The page describes it as an open-source AI voice studio that runs entirely on your computer, allowing users to clone voices, generate speech, dictate into any application, and interact with AI agents using custom voices. Project badges show approximately 1.4 million downloads, version 0.5.0, 36k GitHub stars, an MIT license, and a link to DeepWiki.

Reminder that our #cfp for the 14th annual SeaGL is closing very soon. You have until Tuesday, June 30th 11:59:59pm PDT to submit your talk!!

Submit yours now!

https://pretalx.seagl.org/2026/cfp

#SeaGL2026 #linux #FLOSS #FOSS #OSS #libre #opensource #ophw #privacy #ai #art #security #devops

So I wanted to share with you this little project of mine. I delved into "retro-necromancy" and reanimated one very old UNIX utility called ile written by Robert Pendleton in 1988. I found it on one of the Walnut Creek source code CDs from 1994.
What it does is simply works like an input line editor (hence ile) for shells and programs that do not support interactive line editing. To put it simply, it adds Emacs-style keybindings like ^A, ^E, ^K, ^U and so on and command history that you can easily navigate.
Of course, these days it's hard to find a shell that doesn't support line editing.
But this little tool can still be usable, for example, with ed. It's nice to have Emacs-style editing in ed.
It can work like shell replacement or just run like a "middleman" between any given program. It respects terminal settings and doesn't get in a way. Keybindings are configurable.
Needless to say, the code from 1988 wouldn't run on any modern system. It was written in K&R style because there was no ANSI C standard yet! And #UNIX was quite a different beast back then.
So I ported it to modern systems, rewrote outdated bits (like sgttyb ioctls and brutal utmp handling).
Currently it builds and runs on #Linux, #OpenBSD, #FreeBSD and #NetBSD. Hopefully without too much bugs.
You can find it on Codeberg:
https://codeberg.org/chesheer/ile

Can anyone recommend me a good stem-splitter for #Linux?

I'm submitting songs of mine for a sync agency, and they need instrumental versions. That would be easy enough, but the thing is, I record my vocals and acoustic guitar live in most cases, so any instrumental would have some vocal bleed. Stem-splitters are useful for reducing bleed.

#LinuxAudio #musicProduction

The build script for writerdeckOS v2.0 can be found here: https://github.com/tinkersec/writerdeckOS

While I am no longer supporting this project (I can't address bug issues or help with installation any longer), folks are welcome to use the code as is or fork it and run with the project.

If anyone wants to build out version 2.0 and create installation media for it, they are welcome to do so.

Cheers. It was fun working on this project and I deeply deeply deeply regret having to drop it. I just hit a wall with trying to get a better installation media and I don't have time to actively work on this project and keep up my other food projects.

I hope y'all have a great day.

#writerdeckOS #permacomputing #linux #writerdeck #cyberdeck

I tried to SSH into my #Linux server but kept getting “Permission denied (publickey)”.
Story of my life. even my own machine doesn’t trust me 😒

Ventoy is a free and open-source tool that lets you boot multiple operating systems from a single USB drive without reformatting.

Install Ventoy once, then simply copy ISO files to your USB drive. It supports Windows, Linux, Secure Boot, persistence, and many rescue and diagnostic tools.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=ventoy

#OpenSource #Linux #Windows #USB #SysAdmin #Privacy #Tech

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Screenshot of the Ventoy project page showing the Ventoy logo and a brief description. It explains that Ventoy is an open-source tool for creating bootable USB drives for ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), and EFI files without repeatedly formatting the USB. Users can simply copy multiple image files to the drive and choose which one to boot from a menu. The page also displays project badges including version 1.1.16, GPL-3.0 license, 78k GitHub stars, 16 million downloads, and a passing build status.

Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.2 Release Candidate
The final release of Linux kernel 7.2 is expected in the second half of August 2026, either on August 16th or on August 23rd.

#linux #linux72 #kernel #linuxITA #unixITA #guufITA #guufxmpp #gnulinux #gnulinuxita #linuxitalia #gnulinuxitalia

https://9to5linux.com/linus-torvalds-announces-first-linux-kernel-7-2-release-candidate

Can you tell this voice is AI? It sounds very human to me.

Free tool used to generate audio: #Omnivoice on #Linux

This is the reading of Part II to the poem:
Muspilli

meaning "World's End"

(from the year 870 AD, originally written in Old German by anonymous)

Old High German is no longer used today in normal communications, but #AI could still translate it.

http://john1126.com/537

#German #OldGerman #poetry #poem #AIaudio #TextToSpeech #prophecy

OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

It features unlimited tracks, timeline editing, keyframe animations, transitions, titles, audio editing, chroma key, speed controls, hardware encoding, and support for hundreds of formats through FFmpeg.

A privacy-friendly alternative to subscription-based video editors.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=openshot

#OpenSource #OpenShot #VideoEditing #Linux #Windows #macOS #FOSS #Privacy

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Screenshot of the OpenShot Video Editor project page. The page describes OpenShot as a free and open-source video editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows focused on high-quality video editing and animation. Below, a "Build Status" section shows GitHub CI badges for openshot-qt, libopenshot, and libopenshot-audio, all marked as "passing," along with a Discord badge showing 131 users online.

send this meme to anyone who is not ditching windows

#linux #meme #memes #humor #microsoft #windows

Harbor is a free and open-source desktop client for the Stremio ecosystem.

It includes a native media player, watch parties, live TV support, picture-in-picture, themes, stream ranking, and extensive customization.

Harbor does not host or provide any media. Instead, it works with the Stremio addon ecosystem, allowing users to choose their own addons and content sources.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=harborstremio

#OpenSource #Stremio #Harbor #Linux #Windows #macOS #FOSS

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Screenshot of the Harbor project page. The Harbor logo appears at the top with the heading "A Stremio Client Built for Adventure!" The description highlights features including a native media player, stream ranking, Wikidata integration, watch parties, picture-in-picture, DVR, live TV, anime support, and themes. Version and technology badges show Harbor is built with Tauri 2, React 19, and Rust to WASM, with support for macOS, Windows, web, and upcoming Linux support.

Thinking of introducing DuckDuckGo AI CLI into my minimalist bashcore CLI distros 🐧

​I know, adding cloud AI to a sec-focused distro is controversial. But thanks to DDG's proxy, IP addresses are stripped for maximum privacy.

​"That's one small step for a dev, one giant leap for CLI-kind"? 🌕🚀

​What do my fellow linux friends think about this big step? Worth it?

#SysAdmin #Privacy #AI #CLI #Bash #Distro #Infosec #DevOps #Linux

People think the #Matrix was about robots. It wasn't. It was about operating systems.

#Windows is the blue pill.

You take it, and everything stays comfortable. Pretty icons. Friendly sounds. A setup wizard asking if you want to save your soul to the #cloud. Updates appear at the worst possible moment like a Marvel post-credit scene nobody asked for. Your #PC reboots. You cry. #Microsoft thanks you for improving your experience.

#Linux is the red pill.

You wake up. You see how deep the #RabbitHole goes.

At first, it is terrifying. The #terminal stares at you like Darth Vader asking if you know the power of the #CommandLine. You type one wrong character and feel like you accidentally launched nuclear missiles.

But then something changes. You realize your #computer actually belongs to you.

No ads in the Start Menu. No #AI assistant spying harder than a reality TV producer.

No mysterious background process eating half your #RAM like Pac-Man after three energy drinks.

You choose what gets installed. You choose when #updates happen. You choose what your #desktop looks like.

You are Neo.

Windows #users are still sitting in their pods, downloading the latest mandatory #update called KB-Whatever-Again, wondering why their printer suddenly speaks ancient Sumerian.

Linux is not perfect. Sometimes Wi-Fi drivers behave like a side quest in Dark Souls.

Sometimes you spend two hours fixing a problem just to feel smarter than everyone else.

But that is the point. The red pill was never about comfort. It was about #freedom.

And freedom means occasionally reading a forum post written by a Finnish guy in 2007 who solved your #problem and vanished forever like a #Jedi master.

Welcome to Linux. There is no spoon. Only #sudo.

#meme #choice #os #software #foss #floss #opensource #gnu #gpl #computer #user #nerd #just4fun #system

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matrix meme for OS

#Linux Foundation launches #Akrites as #AI makes open source vulnerabilities easier to find

https://nerds.xyz/2026/06/linux-foundation-launches-akrites-as-ai-makes-open-source-vulnerabilities-easier-to-find/

#FOSS #cybersecurity

Hi friends! I've got a question for the #Linux nerds. How does #ASLR interact with fork() and dlopen()? For example, if a process forks and then each fork opens the same shared library, will the library be loaded into different addresses in each fork?

OpenWrt is a free and open-source Linux operating system for supported routers and embedded devices.

Unlike stock router firmware, it provides a fully writable system with package management, letting you install WireGuard, AdGuard Home, VPNs, mesh networking, custom firewalls, and hundreds of additional packages.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=openwrt

#OpenSource #OpenWrt #Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #Networking #Router #FOSS

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Screenshot of the OpenWrt project page. The OpenWrt logo and the slogan "Wireless Freedom" appear at the top. Below, a description explains that OpenWrt is a Linux operating system for routers and embedded devices. It highlights its fully writable filesystem, package management, and extensive customization, allowing users to install software, replace vendor firmware limitations, and tailor their router for a wide range of networking applications.

#linux #accessibility question: How the heck do I actually use `espeakup`? I have it running as a system service but I'm not sure how to make it do anything. e.g. I don't hear anything when it starts and my terminals aren't reacting any different. The man page is very sparse without any guide on how I'm supposed to actually use it.

𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀:

#Admin #Linux #Unix

https://thewhale.cc/posts/test-your-sysadmin-skills

This project contains examples of test questions and answers that can be used during an interview or exam for positions such as *nix System Administrator.

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This project contains examples of test questions and answers that can be used during an interview or exam for positions such as *nix System Administrator.

❄️ I can haz smoller NixOS ISOs? | natkr's ramblings https://natkr.com/2026-06-19-nixos-but-smol/

#nixos #distros #linux #opensource

PhotoGIMP is a free, open-source patch that makes GIMP feel much more like Adobe Photoshop.

It adds Photoshop-style keyboard shortcuts, a familiar workspace layout, reorganized tools, and a refined UI—helping Photoshop users switch without losing their workflow.

A great way to ditch subscriptions while keeping powerful image editing capabilities.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=photogimp

#OpenSource #GIMP #PhotoGIMP #GraphicDesign #Photoshop #Linux #Privacy

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Screenshot of the PhotoGIMP project page. A large purple icon featuring the GIMP mascot is displayed at the center. Below it are badges showing GitHub stars, GPLv3 license, and version 3.0 release information. The description explains that PhotoGIMP is a free, community-driven patch that transforms GIMP's interface, layout, and workflow to feel more familiar to Adobe Photoshop users, helping make the transition from Photoshop to GIMP easier.

Can anyone recommend a form feeding document scanner with full duplex support that is very well supported by Linux? I'd like something with a paper tray size of at least 10 pages, but more is better.

Command line support strongly preferred, but I'll take what I can get.

#linux #sysadmin #scanner #askfedi

Another great shout out to @vermaden for this thorough introduction to #FreeBSD, especially if one is coming from #Linux. It may be several years old but much of the info is still relevant today.

The FreeBSD Handbook is great but the additional details and context for the topics covered are where this document really shines.

This needs to be required reading for anyone curious about the OS.

https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2020/09/07/quare-freebsd/

Un client email progettato esclusivamente per Linux punta tutto su privacy, trasparenza e semplicità. Scopri Melia e le sue caratteristiche principali. #Linux #OpenSource #Email #Privacy #DesktopLinux

https://www.linuxeasy.org/melia-client-email-linux/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Today's morning project: Installing Void Linux on a Raspberry Pi 4b

#voidlinux #raspberrypi #linux

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A screenshot of Void Linux on a Raspberry Pi 4b with fastfetch

The Optimist: The universe is expanding and the glass is half full!!!

The Pessimist: The universe is heading toward maximum entropy and the glass is half empty.

The #Linux / #Unix Sysadmin: > /dev/null 2>&1
The glass does not exist, the universe is a simulation and have successfully muted all alerts about it.

Just wrapped up my new privacy gateway box with a smaller & cheaper SBC inside 🤖

28° in the flat, CPUs sweating at 60‑70° 🥵

This new one’s got VPN built‑in too 😶‍🌫️

***coin for size comparison

#PrivacyGateway #DIYTech #Linux #VPN #MakerLife #HotBuilds #Privacy #SBC #3dprinting #Nodo

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SSH via phone.

#corruption #tyranny #encryption #linux #cybersecurity #pgp

"If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy."

Phil Zimmermann, Creator of PGP

Valve dropped Steam Machine pricing and the internet lost its mind at the wrong target. Yes it's $1049. No that's not Valve being greedy. That's RAMageddon, AI datacenters eating the memory market alive, and a world where Tim Cook just called iPhone price hikes "unavoidable." That's just the reality we find ourselves in.

https://blog.ppb1701.com/valve-announced-steam-machine-pricing-and-everyones-mad-at-the-wrong-people

#steam #steammachine #valve #linux #steamos #gaming #pcgaming #proton #amd #ramageddon #gamingpc #insertcoin #bigtech #blog

Odysseus is an open-source, self-hosted AI workspace that brings chat, AI agents, deep research, documents, email, notes, tasks, and calendars together in one platform.

Supports local & cloud AI models, MCP tools, web research, IMAP/SMTP email, CalDAV calendars, document editing, and scheduled AI workflows.

Perfect for users who want more control over their data and AI tools.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=odysseus

#OpenSource #SelfHosted #AI #Privacy #Productivity #Linux

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Screenshot of Odysseyus, a self-hosted AI workspace dashboard. Header shows "Yours for the voyage" and nav links (Quick Start, Setup, Contributing, Roadmap). Left sidebar menu: New Chat, Search, Chats, Email, Tools, Brain, Calendar, Compare, Cookbook, Deep Research, Gallery, Library, Notes, Tasks, Theme.

Pake is a free, open-source tool that turns almost any website into a lightweight desktop app.

Built with Rust and Tauri, apps created with Pake are much smaller and use less memory than typical Electron-based alternatives.

Perfect for ChatGPT, Gemini, GitHub, YouTube Music, DeepSeek, and more.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=pake

#OpenSource #Rust #Tauri #Linux #Windows #macOS

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Pake project page showing the app logo and tagline “Turn any webpage into a desktop app with one command.” Badges display download count, commit activity, and project status. The page highlights support for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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Screenshot of a website running as a native desktop application created with Pake. The interface features a sidebar, search bar, and a grid of content cards inside a clean standalone window on a desktop background.

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Dark-themed desktop music application generated with Pake. The interface includes album artwork, playlists, navigation menus, playback controls, and a music library displayed in a native application window.

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Terminal-inspired desktop application running in a standalone window. The interface shows podcast episode information, track listings, playback controls, and colorful text-based navigation elements, demonstrating how web content can be packaged as a lightweight desktop app.

Signal AppImage now officially available for Linux 🎉

Signal will continue to provide Debian packages for Debian-based systems such as Ubuntu

👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-appimage-now-officially-available-for-linux/

#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #aboutsignal #linux #appimage

Why Drawing Tablet Brands Won't Collaborate on Linux FLOSS Drivers

After investigation; Gaomon, XpPen, and Huion won't collaborate on open-source drivers because of outdated naming conventions. Here's what I learned from direct contact with their technical teams, and what I plan to do to move forward.

Link to article: https://www.davidrevoy.com/article1154/why-drawing-tablet-brands-wont-collaborate-on-linux-floss-drivers

#linux #drivers #tablet

new Arch #Linux powered gaming device is here. This is Steam Machine and specs and other details are below. This mainstream gaming device that ships with Linux. Get rid of Microsoft and you now have working Linux gaming device.

more info here https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine

haha. Joke asides, there are few ways to ignore bash aliases. For example, to ignore python alias, type the `command` followed by alias name:
```
command python ...
```
Both \ and " symbols allows you to run real python command and ignore python alias at the CLI:
```
\python ...
"python" ...
```
Or just full path:
```
/usr/bin/python ...
```

more @ https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/ignore-shell-aliases-functions-when-running-command/ in case if you wish to read.
#unix #linux #opensource

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This is meme about Linux or Unix CLI especially alias feature offered by bash. An inmate in prison asks a small fellow inmate, "What you in for?" The small inmate replies that they added 'alias python=echo "bash: python: command not found"' to a friend's .bashrc file. The large inmate backs away in terror, yelling, "Dude, WTF?!"

New post: Predictability Is Accessibility: Why I'm Moving from Raspberry Pi to openSUSE on WSL

https://lanie.work/technology/predictability-is-accessibility-wsl-opensuse/

#Accessibility #Disability #Linux #Workflow #Wsl #Opensuse #Raspberry-Pi #Cognitive-Load #Technology

#Linux 7.2 Closes Memory Bug Class With #strncpy Removal After Six Years

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/318769/20260621/linux-72-closes-memory-bug-class-strncpy-removal-after-six-years.htm

#cybersecurity #FOSS

#Canonical's New #AI Tool Wants You to Talk to #Ubuntu Instead of Type

https://itsfoss.com/news/myna-ai-speech-to-text-tool/

#FOSS #Linux #privacy

Ubuntu's new AI tool looks promising.

https://itsfoss.com/news/myna-ai-speech-to-text-tool/

#linux #ubuntu

10 more days until our #CfP is closed.

Remember we moved our dates and #SeaGL2026 is now happening October 23rd and 24th. Same location.

Visit: https://seagl.org for details

#linux #opensource #FLOSS #FOSS #OSS #ophw #community #tech #seattle #freedom

LibrePods brings AirPods features to Android & Linux — no iPhone or Mac required.

Change noise control modes, view accurate battery status, use ear detection, head gestures, conversational awareness, and more by implementing the AirPods protocol in an open-source app.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=librepods

#OpenSource #Linux #Android #AirPods #Privacy

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Screenshot of the LibrePods project page in dark mode. The top section shows the LibrePods logo and the tagline “AirPods liberated from Apple’s ecosystem,” with Android and Linux logos indicating platform support. Several status badges display downloads, build status, and community information. Below, a section titled “What is LibrePods?” explains that the project brings Apple-exclusive AirPods features to Android and Linux by implementing the proprietary communication protocol used between AirPods and Apple devices. Features mentioned include noise control modes, ear detection, battery monitoring, head gestures, and conversational awareness.