soc.octade.net is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
The full disassembly and assembly instructions are now available for the recently launched #Librem16 native #Linux #laptop by @purism:
https://docs.puri.sm/Hardware/l16/Maintenance.html
#Repair parts are also available in the #Purism shop.
#RightToRepair #sustainability #repairability #opensource #FOSS
Privacy is evolving.
Zerion is an open-source, Tor-native messenger focused on modern cryptography and privacy-first communication.
🌐 https://zerion.chat
💻 https://github.com/zerionproject/Zerion
#OpenSource #Privacy #PostQuantum #Tor #Encryption #FOSS #Android
Kando is a free, open-source pie menu that lets you launch apps, files, shortcuts, scripts, and custom actions from a fast, customizable radial menu.
It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, supports mouse, keyboard, touch, and game controllers, and is a great productivity tool for power users.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=kando
#OpenSource #Productivity #Linux #Windows #macOS #FOSS #PowerUsers #DigitalEscapeTools
Release candidate 10.8.8.rc0 of passagemath, the comprehensive #OpenSource #Mathematics system in #Python, the pip-installable modularized portable compatible full-featured fork of #SageMath.
github.com/passagemath/...
#Mathics3 #Mathematica
ICYMI: Dr. Ibrahim Haddad’s “Measuring OSPO Value” report with LF Research and TODO Group reframes how to capture OSPO value, moving past activity metrics to 4 dimensions: ROI, resilience, risk foresight, and strategic influence.
Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/measuring-ospo-value
#OpenSource #OSPO
@marcr @johl
Best #printer since #sliced #bread ?
URRGGHrghhhhh it actually does the slicing (of the paper) WOW!
A quick #demo of it as #animation is here:
https://www.crowdsupply.com/open-tools/open-printer
#Printers #OpenSource #Simple
#DIY #Repairable #Design #Refillable #ink
Orig post here:
https://mastodon.social/@marcr@social.tchncs.de/117009278839004733
@w3c This doesn't seem like an open standard to me, although pretends to be one. Why not? Because it supports proprietary lock-in. Lock-in how? Look at section 8, where several hardware attestation methods are listed: https://www.w3.org/TR/2026/CR-webauthn-3-20260526/#sctn-defined-attestation-formats
Is there any guarantee or assurance that a given platform implement support for *all* hardware attestation methods, including ones that are not proprietary? No such assurance. A platform could support, say Android and Apple''s attestation methods **only** (skipping the actual Open Standard of FIDO U2F), and no other.
So my bank could support Android and Apple iOS attestation **only**, eschewing my Yubikey's #FIDO2 U2F, as used from my #Linux desktop. I'm left to the mercy of my bank, as to whether they feel like implementing FIDO U2F or not.
This standard masquerades as an open standard, then allows locking Linux (and other similar #OpenSource) desktops out.
#infosec
Started porting passagemath to #Python 3.15.
github.com/passagemath/...
#SageMath #OpenSource #Mathematics
Decentralized browser-based P2P E2EE messaging.
The key detail that sets this apart from other messaging apps is the browser-based client-side cryptography philosophy.
No need to install anything. Your ID is crypto-random and so the app doesnt need to rely on any central registration system like phone numbers. Your ID is unguessable and to connect to someone, you have to explicitly share it.
WebRTC has other nuances like being to route through a shared network for secure/faster transfer.
I hope this project has reached a level i can share the following details. I've made a genuine effort towards documentation and transparancy. I dont think it'll ever be enough and so im still concerned it isnt ready to share. While im using AI throughout. This is not a vibecoded project. There is attention throughout for unit tests and formal-verification. With your feedback, id like to make improvements for clarity throughout.
This version of the app demonstrates a fairly unique approach using a browser-based, local-only and webrtc approach. I know it's impossible for any system to be the "world's most secure", but that isnt a reason to not try. By rigorously implementing an exhaustive list of security features and practices, the aim is to get as close as possible.
* [Enkrypted.Chat](https://enkrypted.chat/)
This is intended to demonstrate client-side managed secure cryptography.
* [Introducing Enkrypted Chat](https://positive-intentions.com/blog/introducing-enkrypted-chat)
* [Whitepaper (work-in-progress)](https://positive-intentions.com/docs/technical/whitepaper/complete-whitepaper)
* [Protocol Spec (work-in-progress)](https://positive-intentions.com/docs/technical/whitepaper/complete-protocol-spec)
* [Roadmap](https://positive-intentions.com/docs/technical/p2p-messaging-technical-breakdown/)
I know ive tried to compress a lot of my journey into one post. The project above is going to be tricky to understand. Feel free to reach out for clarity on any of the details.
IMPORTANT: While this is aiming to provide a secure experience, It is [not audited or reviewed](https://www.reddit.com/r/CyberSecurityAdvice/comments/1su8lir/security_audit_feedback_from_radically_open/). **Shared for testing, feedback and demo purposes only.** Please use responsibly.
#Privacy #OnlinePrivacy #DataPrivacy #Infosec #CyberSecurity #OpSec #DigitalRights #AntiSurveillance #DataOwnership #E2EE #P2P #PeerToPeer #WebRTC #LocalFirst #LocalOnly #NoCloud #NoRegistration #PWA #SignalProtocol #PostQuantum #Cryptography #SecureMessaging #PrivateChat #EncryptedChat #Decentralized #OpenSource #SelfHosted #BetaTesting #FeedbackWelcome #TechDemo #ProofOfConcept #BuildInPublic #IndieDev #DevCommunity
"Over roughly two and a half days inside our infrastructure, an autonomous AI agent driven by a combination of OpenAI models ran an end-to-end intrusion against our platform: it was thousands of small, automated decisions, executed at machine speed across short-lived sandbox environments, with command-and-control staged on ordinary public web services.
The agent was running an OpenAI cyber-capability evaluation harness called ExploitGym, an evaluation benchmark that tasks an AI agent with finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities. As far as we were able to infer, across the course of being evaluated on this benchmark, the agent inferred that Hugging Face may host that benchmark's models, datasets, and reference solutions. We believe the entire intrusion was, from the agent's point of view, an attempt to cheat the evaluation: reach our production systems and steal the test solutions rather than solve the challenge on its own.
Our forensic reconstruction covers ~17,600 attacker actions that we were able to recover, grouped into ~6,280 clusters, between 2026-07-09 02:28 UTC and 2026-07-13 14:14 UTC. We reconstructed these actions from the agent's logs on a code sandbox used by the agent (see below) and were able to map them to shell commands as well as evaluation submissions and correlate actions with our own platform logs, in particular from the dataset processor nodes, API, and pod. Using open-weights models, in particular zai-org/GLM-5.2, we were able to decipher most of the agent payloads (see below) that were encrypted via chunking and key encryption."
https://huggingface.co/blog/agent-intrusion-technical-timeline
#CyberSecurity #AI #AIAgents #OpenAI #HuggingFace #OpenSource #OpenWeights
The Radio Image Framing Protocol (RIFP) 1.0 is an experimental, extensible standard for sending images over low-rate radio links.
The default rifp-cpfsk-4800 profile uses binary continuous-phase FSK and can be deployed around 433.92 MHz where local regulation permits it. RIFP itself is not tied to 433 MHz or to FSK and can be used in any frequency bands.
I'm still exploring various low-cost options for a device that can receive and display images on an e-ink screen in emergency areas or similar environments.
Python implementation https://github.com/adulau/rifp
Internet-Draft https://www.ietf.org/archive/id/draft-dulaunoy-rifp-00.html
858 potential bugs found, 595 awaiting patches, 120 fixes open upstream, 143 merged.
Patch the Planet's latest numbers are now on a public dashboard that covers 41 codebases, including curl, OpenSSL, Keycloak, containerd, and kubernetes-client.
The 13 CVEs assigned so far include a high-severity nginx bug (CVE-2026-42530) and findings in curl, aiohttp, go-jose, and cryptography.
Every accepted fix links to its upstream PR.
Cal[.]diy is a community-driven fork of Cal[.]com that's 100% MIT licensed and removes proprietary enterprise features.
Unlike the open-core version, there are no license keys, locked features, or closed-source components. Self-host it to keep full control over your scheduling data and infrastructure.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=caldiy
#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #FOSS #Calendar #Scheduling #Linux #DigitalEscapeTools
GrapheneOS is making headlines after a U.S. case involving its duress PIN feature, which can securely wipe a device if a special password is entered during an unlock attempt.
The case raises broader questions about privacy, encrypted devices, and digital rights during border searches not just for GrapheneOS users, but for anyone who values secure mobile devices.
Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/grapheneos-duress-wipe-border-search-doj-case.html
#GrapheneOS #Privacy #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity #Android #OpenSource #TechNews
Linux system monitor 'Mission Center' just got a big update – the first major one this year, in fact!
Battery history, power draw, disk partition and more accurate memory calculations make it in, plus smooth graphing, new keyboard shortcuts – and plenty more.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/mission-center-battery-power-draw-reporting?v1
US prosecutors charge Atlanta man after #GrapheneOS phone wipes itself during airport search
"The case centers on ... use of GrapheneOS, an open-source operating system that works on Google Pixel phones and lets users enter a passcode to #wipe a device clean."
"The wipe is now central to the case. Prosecutors are treating it as an intentional act to destroy evidence..."
https://www.techspot.com/news/113236-us-prosecutors-charge-atlanta-man-after-grapheneos-phone.html
Secluso is an open-source home security system that runs on a Raspberry Pi, giving you encrypted remote access to live video, recordings, and alerts without relying on cloud surveillance.
If you want a privacy-first alternative to cloud-connected security cameras, Secluso keeps your camera data under your control.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=secluso
#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #HomeSecurity #RaspberryPi #Linux #FOSS #DigitalEscapeTools
𝗜𝗽𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲:
https://thewhale.cc/posts/ipfire
IPFire is a versatile, state-of-the-art Open Source firewall based on Linux. Its ease of use, high performance in any scenario and extensibility make it usable for everyone.
There's a lot of talk about 'open source AI' models is #openwashing anyway. To be truly 'open source' (in the definition of the term), much more needs to be made available.
Plus, too many of them (most?) don't even have an actual open source licence attached to them. Often only a 'source available' licence (which is not the same), and is considered openwashing as well.
And this is not even addressing the obvious ethical elephant dung in the room ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_artificial_intelligence
Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) will make it easier to check if your device is officially "Ubuntu Certified", Canonical's scheme for hardware OEMs.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-2610-certified-hardware-check?v1
Linkwarden is a free, open-source bookmark manager that helps you save, organize, and preserve webpages. It can automatically archive pages as screenshots, PDFs, and HTML files, supports collaboration, includes browser extensions and mobile apps, and can be self-hosted for full control over your data.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=linkwarden
#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Bookmarks #Privacy #Productivity #FOSS #DigitalOwnership
𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻:
#OpenSource #Fediverse #Community #Meetup #Event #Mobilizon
https://thewhale.cc/posts/mobilizon
Online platforms to create, share and find events.
Need a password manager for your team?
TeamPass is a free, open-source password manager built for teams and organizations. Securely share credentials, manage role-based permissions, integrate with LDAP/Active Directory, and self-host everything on your own infrastructure.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=teampass
#OpenSource #PasswordManager #SelfHosting #CyberSecurity #Privacy #DevOps #FOSS
Thanks a lot to our dears users that leave such lovely words in Google Play reviews.
You give us that magic energy and motivation to keep going!
💜✨🤗
Are you installing the app from Google Play but have not given a review yet??? it would help us a lot to gain more visibility and relevance between so many apps in the Google Play store, so please, if you can, leave us a review here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.arcanechat
#android #arcanechat #OpenSource #europe #european #privacy #security #family
ArcaneChat / DeltaChat channel for you:
Debugging Memes - developer&linux memes, open source and other nerdy and tech related stuff, to join click here:
#memes #fun #meme #channel #decentralization #encryption #e2ee #ArcaneChat #DeltaChat #linux #opensource #gnulinux #developers #development #dev
Just released version 10.8.7 of passagemath, the comprehensive #OpenSource #Mathematics system in #Python, the pip-installable modularized portable compatible full-featured fork of #SageMath.
github.com/passagemath/...
Clone Hero v 1.1 is REALLY good. It has a level of polish not often seen in open source projects. It even has REAL-TIME ONLINE LEADERBOARDS! It’s easily the best Guitar Hero experience you can have in 2026.
Onefetch is a free, open-source CLI tool that displays Git repository information, including language breakdowns, contributors, project size, dependencies, and more, all while working completely offline.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=onefetch
#OpenSource #Git #CLI #Terminal #DeveloperTools #Linux #macOS #Windows #FOSS
when they touch the privacy topic at the family dinner
#ArcaneChat #privacy #security #encryption #anonymity #family #digitalindependence #Europe #European #android #openSource
#introduction Hi Fedi!
I'm a student in #CompSci and #Philosophy (https://www.philocomp.net) at the University of #Oxford. Busy University life will make me unresponsive sometimes.
I'm a #FreeSoftware #OpenSource promoter (co-running https://ox.ogeer.org/) and developer (https://ogeer.org/#code-forges). I would love to increase confidence and become a long-term contributor to communities' projects.
I'm a beginner but interested in #governance - social.coop is an example.
I also enjoy #etymology and language-learning (message me in ES or ZH_Hans), considering and protecting our natural #environment, and music.
I love creative, diverse methods of human expression and existence. I shun prejudice, and try to widen my perspectives. I am learning robust analytical arguments via Philosophy. Respectful, critical argument with me is welcome, but if it requires triggering topics, or could tire some, please put it behind a content warning. I will try to do the same.
Is there somewhere a good open source software in Python to act as bridge between RSS and ActivityPub act as actor? Before I write something new.
Update time: #LibreOffice 26.2.5 is now available. This is the fifth maintenance release in our current stable branch, recommended for all users: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/07/24/libreoffice-26-2-5/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware
OK folks, I need some help from the #Python #OpenSource community.
I need a code review on this: https://github.com/twisted/klein/pull/594
You do not need to have any special qualifications other than a general interest in web frameworks. Experience with Twisted would be helpful but not required.
Some background… 🧵
RE: https://social.heise.de/@heiseonlineenglish/116968272945931033
The #OpenSource alternative to MS #Office365 called #openDesk has now been successfully tested. For now seen as an emergency alternative to the established systems.
The test included positive outcomes of severance tests from different established cloud service providers availability as well as migration scenarios between (cloud) hosters.
We need more of this! All over the world.
PictShare is a free, open-source file sharing platform you can host yourself. It supports images, GIFs, videos, audio, Markdown, and text snippets, automatically strips EXIF metadata, and gives you full control over your uploads.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=pictshare
#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #FileSharing #FOSS #PrivacyTools #DigitalEscapeTools
It's not even that I like #OpenSource software just for the freedom. Proprietary software keeps getting worse while open source gets less buggy. Just a few months ago I had problems that are non issues now since someone fixed them for free without trying to get me dependant on some subscription service for it.
James House-Lantto (He/Him) [(He/Him)] » 🌐
@Theeo123@mastodon.social
https://itsfoss.com/news/collabora-online-26-04/
Collabora Online is celebrating 10 years of being a great, Open-Source, privacy first competitive alternative to MS Office and Google Workspace
China just released a 2.8-trillion-parameter AI model, and it's beating Claude Opus 4.8 and GPT-5.5.
The US-China AI gap just shrank from months to weeks, according to a new AEI report.
Here's what Kimi K3 actually changes 👇
https://geekrealmhub.com/moonshot-ai-kimi-k3-open-weight/
We're getting very close to #LibreOffice 26.8, our next major release! The first release candidate is now available, for testing: https://qa.blog.documentfoundation.org/2026/07/22/libreoffice-26-8-rc1-is-available-for-testing/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware
Kudu is a free, open-source system cleaner and privacy tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
It removes temporary files, browser caches, leftover app data, and includes disk analysis, startup management, secure file deletion, malware scanning, and privacy controls, all without ads or telemetry.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=kudu
#OpenSource #Privacy #SystemCleaner #Windows #Linux #macOS #FOSS
Firefox 153 has been released!
This is the last monthly release before the release schedule speeds up. It enables container tabs for all, QR code link sharing and – at long last – nicely rounded bottom window corners on GTK desktops.
Details and screenshots: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/firefox-153-new-containers-feature?v1
Release candidate 10.8.7.rc0 of passagemath, the comprehensive #OpenSource #Mathematics system in #Python, the pip-installable modularized portable compatible full-featured fork of #SageMath.
github.com/passagemath/...
@argv_minus_one
Tools are already out there working right now for anyone to try.
#Opensource like Mastodon and instantly (without account) #Jitsi is 3-clicks... (ppl can try this on their own too).
Whoever can just tries more from whatever they want. But we 100% need more of this peer mentality between people so they feel "we can really find and do something together"...
I have done this already - From quick/long chats. to listen / lightly moderate / time-keep.
UniClipboard is an open-source clipboard sync tool for securely sharing text, images, and files across your devices.
It uses end-to-end encryption, works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and doesn't require a cloud account.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=uniclipboard
#OpenSource #Privacy #Productivity #Clipboard #Windows #Linux #macOS #Android #iOS
Firefox 153 is now available with new privacy, productivity, and media improvements.
Highlights:
• Extensions now require explicit permission to access local files.
• HDR video playback support on Windows.
• Built-in PDF merging and editing.
• One-click QR code sharing.
• Experimental JPEG XL image support.
Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/firefox-153-hdr-video-pdf-merging-qr-sharing.html
I'm currently trying out Pachli and it seems that it will become my new main Mastodon client on Android. The interface is very clean and it works great. What I like is that I can customize the fonts and that they offer Atkinson Hyperlegible, which is a very good font in terms of readability.
Great work, @pachli!
Morphe is a free and open-source Android app for patching YouTube, YouTube Music, and Reddit without root.
Built on the foundation of ReVanced Manager, it adds a redesigned interface, a one-tap Simple Mode, an Advanced Mode with 100+ patch options, and more customization for power users.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=morphe
#Android #OpenSource #YouTube #YouTubeMusic #ReVanced #Privacy #FOSS
@EUCommission While I understand the wish to celebrate this, there shall be more light onto the important matters than sport.
Upcoming oil crisis, #ChatControl (do repel it finally), electrification, energy production, #OpenSource sovereign tech development across institutions, software security issues aided with AI models being semi-reliably find vulnerabilities (where there's little people capable/willing to fix those where most of them do it voluntarily already).
So please, focus on these.
Cua is an open-source framework for building AI agents that can interact with desktop applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, and even Android.
It includes cross-platform computer-use drivers, isolated sandboxes, and benchmarking tools for training and evaluating autonomous agents, making it a great project for developers exploring AI-powered desktop automation.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=cua
#OpenSource #AI #AIAgents #Automation #LLM #Windows #Linux #macOS #Android
new in-chat mini game available for free to ArcaneChat supporters:
Name: Go
Description: Play the classic game of Go for 2 players
(and many observers possible) inside ArcaneChat.
Get it at: https://ko-fi.com/s/cd2489d0e7
Get that and more at https://ko-fi.com/adbenitez/shop
#ArcaneChat #game #boardgames #decentralization #privacy #encryption #openSource #europe #european #gogame #go #webxdc
Gopeed is a modern open-source download manager built with Go and Flutter.
It supports HTTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, and ED2K downloads, runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and includes browser extensions to capture downloads.
If you're looking for a privacy-friendly alternative to IDM or Free Download Manager, Gopeed is worth checking out.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=gopeed
#OpenSource #DownloadManager #Privacy #Go #Flutter #Linux #Android #iOS #Windows #macOS
It is one thing to convince your friends to use XMPP, it is another to have them easily be able to sign up their friends too.
https://txw.ca/mod-signup-keyword/
This is a mod for ejabberd which allows in-band registration with a fixed pre-shared key. It replaces the standard mod_register.
So your friends can pass this PSK to their trusted friends, and they can sign up for an account, and pass it to their trusted friends.
An XMPP Client needs to surface a UI element for the PSK to be entered, and returned to the ejabberd server. I’ve tested it with my hobby client, Mach.
Who would you say are the best vocal supporters/activists pushing for Fedi, tech surveillance and free open source stuff?
𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗗𝗡𝗦:
https://thewhale.cc/posts/powerdns
PowerDNS is a DNS server, written in C++ and licensed under the GPL. It runs on most Unix derivatives.
🌱💚 Thank you, Aimee Fenech, for supporting Agroecology Map.
With this contribution, our 2026 campaign has reached USD 65 of the USD 500 needed to keep the platform online, open, free, and evolving.
Donate or share:
https://agroecologymap.org/donate
Finca Verde Regen Ag Permaculture Project:
https://agroecologymap.org/locations/finca-verde-regen-ag-permaculture-project
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂:
#MailServer #Docker #OpenSource
https://thewhale.cc/posts/mailu
Mailu is a simple yet full-featured mail server as a set of Docker images. It is free software, open to suggestions and external contributions. The project aims at providing people with an easily setup, easily maintained and full-featured mail server while not shipping proprietary software nor unrelated features often found in popular groupware.
PDFCraft is an open-source PDF toolkit that processes your documents entirely in the browser, so your files never leave your device.
It offers 90+ tools for merging, splitting, editing, converting, compressing, OCR, signing, and more. You can also self-host it with Docker for complete control.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=pdfcraft
OpenLogi is an early-stage open-source alternative to Logitech Options+ focused on privacy and local control.
It lets you customize Logitech devices without accounts, telemetry, or cloud dependencies.
Currently macOS-only and still under active development, but a promising option for users who want more control over their peripherals.
https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=openlogi
#OpenSource #Privacy #macOS #Logitech #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism
𝗝𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗶:
#VideoConference #OpenSource #Jitsi
https://thewhale.cc/posts/jitsi
Multi-platform open-source video conferencing. Whether you want to build your own massively multi-user video conference client, or use ours, all our tools are 100% free, open source, and WebRTC compatible.
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I don’t like playing the futurologist, but after seeing AI companies warn EU institutions about the supposed risks of open-weight models, I suspect some are lobbying to regain control over genuine open source and open-weight AI.
Don’t fall into the trap: the greater danger lies in opaque, proprietary models, not open-source ones.
RE: https://floss.social/@doctormo/116927739358578223
Ah, finally, they’re saying the quiet parts out loud:
“Sure, the social angle of working on open source is important and often a very motivating part of the project, but in the end that’s a side benefit, not the _point_ of the project.” – Linus Torvalds
Now do you understand what I mean when I say “free” as in “freedom” versus “open” as in “open for business?”