GentleOS: A Hobby Operating System for Vintage PCs

Relive the nostalgia or discover for the first time the joy of a vintage computing using GentleOS for 16-bit and 32-bit Personal Computers (PCs).

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gentleos-vintage-pc-operating-system/

#blog #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #OpenSource #FOSS

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A vintage Zenith TurbosPORT 386 laptop folded open with keyboard visible and on the screen displaying GentleOS. Next to the laptop sits bold white title of 'GentleOS' with a subtitle of 'Vintage Hobby Operating System' and '8086+ 16-bit / i396 32-bit' all against a brown wood grain background.

New York & California now require 3D printers to "block" gun files.

Problem: a printer can't tell a gun part from a pipe fitting.

Open-source firmware can't be locked down either.

Why this law can't work 👇
https://geekrealmhub.com/3d-printer-drm-laws-technically-impossible/

#3DPrinting #OpenSource #TechPolicy

Hello Fediverse!

This is the very first post on this friendly new instance for everyone who likes, uses, and enjoys talking about free and open source software, especially Linux, BSD, and illumos operating systems.

#fediblue #darkblueproject #mastodon #opensource #freesoftware #fediverse

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

It offers timeline editing, filters, transitions, audio tools, hardware encoding, and support for hundreds of formats via FFmpeg.

A privacy-friendly alternative to Premiere Pro, Filmora, and CapCut, no subscriptions, no lock-in, and no watermarks.

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

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

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Screenshot of the Shotcut project page. At the top are build status badges showing successful builds for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Below, a large heading describes Shotcut as a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor. The page includes a screenshot of the Shotcut interface, showing a video editing workspace with media bins, preview window, timeline tracks, audio meters, filters, and waveform displays. The preview displays a motorcycle video project titled “A Bike Show,” demonstrating Shotcut’s professional editing capabilities.

WinDiskWriter a free and open-source macOS tool for creating bootable Windows USB installers.

It supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, and Vista, works on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and can automatically handle large install.wim files, EFI booting, and Legacy BIOS compatibility.

A handy tool for Mac users who need to install or repair Windows without using Microsoft's Media Creation Tool.

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

#OpenSource #macOS #Windows #USBBoot #TechTools #Privacy

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Screenshot of the WinDiskWriter project page. The page features a purple WinDiskWriter logo and banner for macOS, with the slogan “Say NO to TPM and Secure Boot. Say YES to Windows 11 on any device.” Below are project badges showing GPL-3.0 licensing, over 458,000 downloads, version 1.3, and code statistics. A section titled “Windows USB Disk Creator for macOS” explains that the tool creates bootable Windows USB installers supporting both UEFI and Legacy BIOS, allowing Windows installation on PCs, Intel Macs, and certain virtual machines.

Meet #ArcaneChat: a secure and decentralized private messenger

Anonymous: No phone number or any data required for registration!

Private: All your conversations and pictures are end-to-end encrypted, only visible by the chat members

Discreet: No one can discover you or know that you are using the app! only people you share your invitation link can talk to you

It is magic! ✨

#digitalindependence #privacy #security #family #encryption #autonomy #european #openSource #europe #decentralization

#libreoffice #joplin #microsoft #office #copilot #opensource #oss #ai #linux #macOS #windows

RE: https://floss.social/@kde/116758969592817721

Get KDE Plasma 6.7 on Fedora KDE Desktop Edition!

➡️ https://fedoraproject.org/kde/

#Fedora #KDE #FedoraKDE #Linux #OpenSource

KDE » 🌐 2026-06-16
@kde@floss.social

Plasma 6.7 is out and landing soon on your distro of choice!

You can look forward to easier menu customization, better control over your mics, and, as for virtual desktops... Well, well, well! You get keyboard navigation and the much anticipated feature of having separate virtual desktops on different monitors.

Find out about all the new stuff packed into Plasma 6.7 here:

https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.7.0/

#Plasma6 #desktop #FreeSoftware #OpenSource

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A video showing two monitors and how you can move from one virtual desktop to another independently on each monitor

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A video showing a user switching from virtual desktop to virtual desktop using the PgUp/PgDown keys

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An animation showing how you can move stuff in and out of the "favorites" section in your launch menu just be dragging and dropping.

The first of the proposed EU #standards for #CRA compliance for product categories has been published for public (= NSO) review. It covers "Cybersecurity requirements for boot managers" and can be found at https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/304600_304699/304623/00.01.03_20/en_304623v000103ev.pdf

No paywall. #OpenSource people helped write it. Feedback only to your national standards body please, not to me or to ETSI. There will be a bunch of these.

Coming up in #LibreOffice 26.8, our next major release (due in August): the border toolbar button in Calc is now a split button that remembers and reapplies the most recently used border style. Thanks to Andreas Heinisch for implementing this feature! #foss #openSource #freesoftware

Four easy steps to elevate your privacy & security this year:

Choose a privacy-respecting browser 🌐 Check out: https://privacytests.org/

Use a privacy-first search engine 🔎 (Startpage, DuckDuckGo, self-hosted options etc.) further reading: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/search-engines/?h=search+engine

Use privacy-respecting email 📧 (Proton, Tuta, ) further reading: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/email/

Use only E2EE messaging apps 🔒 (cross-platform with minimal metadata: Signal) further reading: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/real-time-communication/

You're welcome… spread the word! Sharing is caring 🎁💬

The gift that keeps on giving: data retention, compartmentalization, FOSS, privacy & security. #FCKBigTech stick it to them… #FCKSurveillanceCapitalism 🖕Privacy security isn't a sprint; it is a marathon… Even a journey of over 9k steps begins with the first one… 🙏 💚Use E2EE, full-disk encryption, back up, and update…

#Privacy #Security #E2EE #FOSS #OpenSource #DataProtection #Browser #SearchEngine #Email #Messaging

It turns out, sharing is caring:

#FOSSEPS proves open source isn’t just about code; it’s about collaboration, sovereignty, and smarter public services

📂 1,000+ solutions in the EU Open Source Catalogue
🔗 Stronger governance for publiccode.yml
🛡️ Mapping critical dependencies
🔒 Bug bounties for resilience

https://interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/ec-ospo/news/fosseps-preparatory-action-key-outcomes-and-achievements

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #PublicSector #EUinnovation

@EC_OSPO It's because we're busy coding open source stuff.

Maybe one day the EU 🇪🇺 will wake up, but today is probably not that day 😎

#foss #oss #opensource #eu #eupol #uscloud #opencloud #privacy #gdpr #dataprotection #dataskydd #cybersecurity

When you're building software aimed at a niche related to hype, the only thing you can do is hook people onto it. I mean, you're targeting the kind people who have an attention span of a fruit fly. Unless they're literally addicted to your software, they're going to forget it as soon as they notice the next shiny thing.

#AI #LLM #NoAI #NoLLM #FreeSoftware #OpenSource

👿 FreeBSD 15.1 Released With Updated WiFi Drivers, Better C23 Support & Other Improvements https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.1-Released

#freebsd #bsd #unix #opensource

📝 Zettlr is a free and open-source Markdown editor built for researchers, students, writers, and anyone who prefers owning their notes.

It supports citations, Zotero integration, LaTeX exports, full-text search, and Zettelkasten-style knowledge management while working entirely with local files.

A powerful privacy-friendly alternative to cloud-based writing tools.

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

#OpenSource #Markdown #Writing #Research #Privacy #Zettelkasten #NoteTaking

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Zettlr logo and project page shown in dark mode. The screenshot highlights Zettlr as a publication workbench with GPLv3 licensing, version information, and passing build and test badges. The interface emphasizes its open-source status and academic writing focus.

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Screenshot of Zettlr's writing interface on desktop. A research paper is open in Markdown format with a file browser and note organization panel on the left, document editor in the center, and a references sidebar on the right. The layout showcases academic writing features, citation management, and structured note-taking workflows.

Release passagemath-10.8.5.rc5...

Big new documentation update for #LibreOffice! Thanks to the volunteers who made it happen: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/06/17/the-getting-started-guide-26-2-has-just-arrived/ #foss #opensource #freesoftware

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Mit dem Ende des Supports von Windows 10 im Oktober 2026 werden Millionen Rechner nutzlos. Damit möchte sich eine Gruppe von Aktivist*innen nicht abfinden.

https://www.golem.de/news/abschied-von-windows-und-us-big-tech-linux-partys-feiern-digitale-souveraenitaet-2605-208959.html

‚Die Linux-Party im Nordosten von Frankfurt am Main, in der Villa Orange, startet an einem Sonntag um 9:30 Uhr. Zusammen mit fünf anderen Teilnehmern sitze ich in einem Konferenzraum und bin gespannt. Der Plan: Ich möchte meinen Laptop von Windows auf Linux umstellen.

Es ist eine von vielen Linux-Partys, die seit knapp einem Jahr in ganz Deutschland auf Initiative von End of 10 regelmäßig veranstaltet werden. In der weltweit agierenden Initiative sind viele Menschen aus dem IT-Umfeld organisiert, die in ihrer Freizeit anderen Menschen unentgeltlich dabei helfen, sich für immer von Windows zu verabschieden….‘

#Linux #Digitalisierung #OpenSource #Windows #Datenschutz

OPEN SOURCE-BETRIEBSSYSTEM

Wie ein zweifacher Opa aus Wernigerode tausende Entwickler weltweit vernetzt
#Linux #Debian

‚"Schon beim Physikstudium habe ich freie Software benutzt. Das hatte große Vorteile für mich und ich habe gesehen, dass sich Probleme so sehr sinnvoll lösen lassen."

Seit 1996 läuft auf seinem Computer Debian, ein Grundsystem für Computer, vergleichbar mit Windows oder macOS. Seit 1998 arbeitet er an der Software mit. Dabei müssen sich tausende Entwickler auf der ganzen Welt selbst organisieren.

"Wir haben ein technisches Regelwerk. Darin steht, wie ein Softwarepaket aussehen muss. Und wir diskutieren per Mail und Chat."….‘

https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/magdeburg/harz/internet-software-ehrenamt-wernigerode-102.html

#OpenSource

Restic is a fast, secure, and open-source backup tool for Linux, macOS, Windows, and BSD systems.

It supports encrypted backups, deduplication, snapshot versioning, and storage on local drives, SSH servers, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure, Google Cloud, rclone, and more.

Designed to make backups simple, efficient, and verifiable while keeping your data protected.

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

#OpenSource #Backup #Privacy #SelfHosted #Linux #Windows #macOS #DataBackup

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Screenshot of the Restic project documentation page in dark mode. The page shows an "Introduction" section describing Restic as a fast, efficient, and secure open-source backup program. The text highlights support for Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD. Status badges at the top indicate documentation passing, tests passing, and an A+ Go Report Card rating.

ArcaneChat / DeltaChat channel for you:

Debugging Memes - developer&linux memes, open source and other nerdy and tech related stuff, to join click here:

https://i.delta.chat/#B68D965B65A63BBE7EB32D56234652E2C899213F&v=3&x=ImcSr1dp4fEWrZreS4Emlb5u&j=eX6UqJEePp9y_i-225abLctf&s=NKEuhQYd9UlzXhnW7rCTHNbF&a=57cyvwkiidqqxnryms0q%40chat.in%2Dthe.eu&n=Debugging+Memes&b=Debugging+Memes

#memes #fun #meme #channel #decentralization #encryption #e2ee #ArcaneChat #DeltaChat #linux #opensource #gnulinux #developers #development #dev

Zerion 2.0.3 is now live on F-Droid, Play Store and GitHub. This is our most stable release yet.

What’s in it: reliable voice calls in both directions, video calls as opt-in beta, faster startup, and lower battery use during sync.

F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.professor.zerion
GitHub: https://github.com/zerionproject/Zerion/releases/latest
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.professor.zerion

#fdroid #foss #privacy #tor #android #encryption #p2p #opensource #infosec #grapheneos

#WSocial will open up their beta program today… and I have a SCOOP for you: it appears that they have quietly gone closed-source!

This is ironic, considering that the @EUCommission just unveiled their Tech Sovereignty Package, emphasizing the importance of #OpenSource. And yet they have migrated their main ATproto accounts to W Social - whose code can no longer be inspected!

My full article - with a great analysis by @aral:

🔗: https://blog.elenarossini.com/w-social-public-institutions-and-the-theater-of-european-digital-sovereignty/

#FOSS #DigitalSovereignty #BigTech

Interested in #decentralization and #p2p ? Want to contribute to #OpenSource software?

Check out our "good first issue" project board and see if something sparks your interest.

https://github.com/orgs/AgregoreWeb/projects/5

Thank you to Arm for sponsoring Flock 2026 at the Silver level!

Arm designs the chips that power billions of devices worldwide, and they are interested in enabling better Linux support as well!

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource #Arm #Linux

Thank you to Microsoft Azure for sponsoring Flock to Fedora 2026 at the Silver level!

Microsoft's support of open source goes beyond the cloud. Microsoft engineers contribute actively in Fedora and upstream to projects that power the Linux ecosystem every day!

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource #Azure

Thank you to @centos for sponsoring Flock 2026 at the Silver level!

CentOS and Fedora have always been deeply connected. CentOS Stream sits at the heart of that relationship, feeding directly into RHEL and drawing from Fedora's innovations. Their contributors and ours overlap in ways that make both projects stronger.

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource #CentOS

🖼️ Squoosh — Open-Source Image Compression in Your Browser

Squoosh is a free, open-source image compression tool that runs entirely in your browser. Your images stay on your device and are never sent to a server.

Supports modern formats like WebP and AVIF, helping reduce file sizes while maintaining image quality.

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

#OpenSource #Privacy #ImageCompression #WebP #AVIF #Photography #WebDevelopment #Squoosh

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Screenshot of the Squoosh image compression tool documentation. The page explains that images are compressed locally in the browser and are not uploaded to a server, while also noting the collection of limited analytics data such as basic visitor information and image size statistics.

"There's a (false) story that's told about people who championed the early internet: that we were blithely certain that technology could only be a force for good, and negligently disinterested in the possibility that technology could control, extract and harm. That's demonstrably untrue: recall cyberpunk's dualism of "the street finds its own use for things" and "cyberpunk is a warning, not a suggestion."

More true is to say that early internet champions were alive to the importance of the internet, and therefore both excited about the possibilities of the internet to deliver a world of connection, idiosyncrasy, love and solidarity; and about the danger of the internet as a dystopian system of surveillance and manipulation:
(...)
History isn't finished. Long after the AI bubble pops, there will be local models and people vibe coding homemade software that respond directly to their needs. The stuff we make on our own computers, for ourselves, is deplatformed from its inception. It's part of the life we can build in technology's "shadowy corners" that we used to just call "technology." The fact that this stuff is utterly unsuited to be production code makes it inherently unmonetizable. It's how the street finds its own use for things:"

https://pluralistic.net/2026/06/15/vernacular/

#AI #LLMs #BigTech #LocalLlamas #GenerativeAI #AIBubble #AIHype #OpenSource #FLOSS #OpenWeights #Amateurism

Plasma 6.7 is out and landing soon on your distro of choice!

You can look forward to easier menu customization, better control over your mics, and, as for virtual desktops... Well, well, well! You get keyboard navigation and the much anticipated feature of having separate virtual desktops on different monitors.

Find out about all the new stuff packed into Plasma 6.7 here:

https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.7.0/

#Plasma6 #desktop #FreeSoftware #OpenSource

Chainguard's new Athena coalition uses AI to fix open-source flaws - before attackers exploit them https://www.zdnet.com/article/chainguard-athena-coalition-fixes-open-source-flaws-before-ai-attackers-exploit/ via @ZDNet & @sjvn

#Opensource security has a new #AI problem. But @chainguard_dev has a plan, and plenty of friends, to help you get on top of it.

Thank you to @rockylinux and @resf for sponsoring Flock 2026 at the Silver level!

Rocky Linux was built by a community that believes in what Fedora believes in - open, free, and community-driven Linux for everyone. Their contributors work upstream and their mission runs parallel to ours.

Glad to have you in Prague with us.

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource #RockyLinux

Thank you to @almalinux for sponsoring Flock 2026 at the Silver level!

AlmaLinux builds directly on the foundations that Fedora helped create. Their contributors work upstream, file bugs, and help make the broader Linux ecosystem stronger for everyone.

The Fedora family is bigger than just Fedora and we're glad you're part of it.

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource #AlmaLinux

Release candidate 10.8.5.rc4 of passagemath, the comprehensive #OpenSource mathematics system in #Python, the pip-installable modularized portable compatible full-featured fork of #SageMath. passagemath-msolve wheels now ship #msolve version 0.9.5 and are more portable. github.com/passagemath/...

Release passagemath-10.8.5.rc4...

WhatsApp Clone, but Decentralized with P2P Messaging

App: https://Enkrypted.Chat

"Secure and private" is the general goal.

This is a technical/concept demo of a fairly unique approach using a browser-based, local-first and webrtc.

This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.

Features:

* P2P
* End to end encryption
* Signal protocol
* Post-Quantum cryptography
* File transfer
* Local-first
* No registration
* No installation
* No database
* TURN server

Feel free to reach out for clarity instead of diving into the docs/code.

IMPORTANT: While this is aiming to provide a secure experience, it isnt audited or reviewed. **Shared for testing, feedback and demo purposes only.** Please use responsibly.

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

🚨 Chrome is closing the final loopholes that kept legacy ad blockers alive.

Starting with Chrome 150/151, Google is removing the remaining Manifest V2 workarounds, meaning extensions like uBlock Origin (MV2) will no longer function in Chrome. Users will be limited to Manifest V3-compatible blockers with reduced capabilities.

Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/06/chrome-150-ad-blocker-loopholes-closed.html

#Privacy #Chrome #AdBlockers #uBlockOrigin #ManifestV3 #OpenSource #DigitalEscapeTools

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Chrome 150 removes the last internal flag that let determined users keep full-strength ad blockers like uBlock Origin running.

Take a quick look back at 2025 and what happened in the #LibreOffice project – new releases, updates, #QA work, #accessibility and more: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/06/16/libreoffice-releases-features-qa-and-accessibility-tdf-annual-report-2025/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware

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Annual Report banner with group photo from LibreOffice Conference

Thank you to Meta for sponsoring Flock to Fedora 2026 at the Gold level!

Meta's open source contributions span the Linux ecosystem from kernel-level work to developer tools used across the industry. Their support at this level reflects a real investment in the communities that build the infrastructure the internet runs on.

Thank you for your contributions to the Fedora community!

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource #Meta

Thank you to AWS for sponsoring Flock to Fedora 2026 at the Gold level!

AWS engineers contribute upstream across the Linux ecosystem from kernel work to cloud tooling that millions of developers rely on every day.

Proud to have AWS's support as the Fedora community gathers in Prague.

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource #AWS

Flock wouldn't exist without Red Hat and we don't just mean the sponsorship.

Red Hat engineers are some of Fedora's most active upstream contributors. They maintain core packages, drive release engineering, and shape the direction of the distribution every single release cycle. Many of them are at Flock now!

Thank you for building Fedora alongside us!

#FlockToFedora #Flock2026 #Fedora #OpenSource

#Vim carnival this month: "The motion that changed everything".

Write about it on your #blog, and send me a link that I will add to this post

#editor #neovim #terminal #shell #opensource #linux #BSD #mastodon #fediverse
https://lazybea.rs/vim-carnival-202606

So far for June's carnival, I got only ... @rl_dane 😔

Any #vim #neovim user that would like to write about it?

#opensource #linux #CLI #Shell #editors #mastodon #fediverse #bsd #programming #terminal

The fact that #Anthropic had to take down #Fable5 for users outside of the US by order of the US government shows how critical it is today to rely on US services

Imagine they'd do the same with #WhatsApp, you will not be able to talk to your #family and friends anymore

This should be a wake-up call for everyone to rely on your own server infrastructure, running with #OpenSource #software

#autonomy #digitalindependence #europe #european #decentralization #selfhosting #ArcaneChat #android #ai

📤 PairDrop — Open-Source Cross-Platform File Sharing (AirDrop alternative)

PairDrop lets you send files, photos, folders, and text directly between devices using peer-to-peer connections. No account required.

Works on Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux, and macOS right from your browser.

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

#OpenSource #Privacy #FileSharing #SelfHosted #AirDropAlternative #Android #Linux #Windows #iPhone

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PairDrop logo and homepage screenshot showing the slogan “Send it, with PairDrop.” The page describes PairDrop as a browser-based local file sharing tool inspired by AirDrop, allowing direct file transfers between devices without installing an app.

Give a talk at the upcoming #LibreOffice Conference 2026 in Pordenone, Italy! We've extended the Call for Papers for two more weeks: https://events.documentfoundation.org/libreoffice-conference-2026/cfp #foss #openSource #freesoftware

Join the #LibreOffice community! Build up your skills and learn new things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tundkAar9d4 #foss #openSource #freesoftware

Public money should be spent on public code that benefits us all.

We call for Digital Sovereignty with open source tech, so we can switch providers without changing systems.

End the #BigTechRipOff that keeps us dependent and out of pocket.

Tell your MP to back an amendment to the Cybersecurity Bill by 16 June ➡️ https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-end-big-tech-rip/?mtm_campaign=big-tech-rip-off&mtm_source=mastodon

#digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #bigtech #opensource #palantir #ukpolitics #ukpol

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We need public code for public money. What is open source? Open source products use code that is made public and can be used, modified and shared by others. We’re not locked in to the proprietary systems of a small number of US tech firms, so we don’t have to start from scratch if we change vendor. Why this is needed – Making Digital Sovereignty a central strategic goal of UK digital policy will drive competition and innovation with effective regulation to create a more level playing field for UK businesses.

📄 dDocs — Open-Source End-to-End Encrypted Document Collaboration

Looking for a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Docs?

dDocs is an open-source document editor with end-to-end encryption, real-time collaboration, comments, suggestion mode, Markdown, LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, offline editing, and cross-device sync.

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

#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosted #Encryption #GoogleDocsAlternative #Productivity #Tech

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dDocs Editor project page describing an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Docs with real-time collaboration, comments, suggestion mode, Markdown, LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, offline editing, and cross-device syncing.

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Dark-themed dDocs editor interface showing a privacy-focused document with formatting tools, sharing options, and support for encrypted collaborative editing.

We want Zerion independently audited. A real security audit is how a privacy app proves itself, because code should speak louder than marketing, and we’d rather be checked than believed.

Audits cost money, and we’re independent, so we’re asking for help. Every bit genuinely counts, no amount is too small, and it all goes toward getting Zerion properly reviewed.

If you believe in what we’re building, you can support it here:

https://zerion.chat/donate.html

#privacy #opensource #FundInternetFreedom

#Discord alternatives #List #OpenSource :

#PHPBB, #Discourse, #Flarum, #Prosody, #Deltachat, #Zulip, etc.

Sigma File Manager is a modern open-source file manager for Windows and Linux built as an alternative to traditional file explorers.

It features tabs, split view, smart search, file tagging, LAN sharing, extension support, and access to network locations like SSHFS, SMB, NFS, and CIFS.

A powerful option for users who want a more customizable and privacy-friendly way to manage files.

👉 https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=sigma-file-manager

#OpenSource #Linux #Windows #FileManager #Productivity #Privacy #FOSS

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Screenshot of the Sigma File Manager project page showing its logo, a brief description of the open-source file manager for Windows and Linux, and a preview image of its modern interface featuring a dark theme, sidebar navigation, drive management, and customizable home screen.

https://Enkrypted.Chat

This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.

Features:

PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN server

https://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

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Send Messages Securely. No cloud. No trace. Decentralized P2P encrypted messaging - No setup required

eMule is back, reborn as aMule 3.0.0. 380x faster downloads.

5 years of silence, broken. 🔥

What this means for P2P is bigger than you think.
https://geekrealmhub.com/amule-3-0-0-faster-p2p-sharing/

#aMule #P2P #OpenSource

@Tutanota Perfect time for people to jump ship and upgrade to LaTeX which is free and open source. It can do everything MS Word and PowerPoint can do and about a million things more and you can choose your editor. This is a decision you will never regret.

Or if you just want a free and open source alternative, or need the full office suite, then there's Libre Office.

As always, screw Microsoft.

#libreoffice #latex #microsoft #foss #opensource

Release candidate 10.8.5.rc3 of passagemath, the comprehensive #OpenSource mathematics system in #Python, the pip-installable modularized portable compatible full-featured fork of #SageMath. Updates #Macaulay2 to version 1.26.06. github.com/passagemath/...

Release passagemath-10.8.5.rc3...

Musify is an open-source Android music app that lets you stream music, listen offline, view lyrics, and create playlists without ads or subscriptions.

It supports SponsorBlock, includes a built-in equalizer, is available on F-Droid, and lets you import or export your data.

A great privacy-friendly alternative to mainstream music streaming apps.

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

#OpenSource #Android #Music #Privacy #FOSS #FDroid #Musify

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A project introduction banner and landing page header for "Musify". The top shows a stylized landscape banner with a music note icon. Below, the bold title "Musify" is followed by the tagline: "Unlock the full potential of music: Stream effortlessly with one app!" Repository badges at the bottom display project metrics: 4k stars, 361 forks, 1.3M downloads, release v10.0.9, and a GPL-3.0 license.

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The mobile home screen interface for the "Musify" app in dark mode. A horizontal scroll at the top showcases "Suggested playlists" and album cards. Below, a "Recommended for you" feed lists tracks with small thumbnail artwork and option menus, featuring artists like Bad Bunny, Dax, Djo, and BTS. The home icon on the bottom navigation bar is active.

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A clean, dark-themed mobile "Now Playing" UI from a music app. It features the album artwork for The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow," highlighting a close-up profile of a sweating face. Below the art, the text reads "Cry For Me" by "The Weeknd". A blue playback progress bar marks the beginning of the track, positioned above a prominent round blue pause button and standard media control toggles.

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The mobile "Library" screen of a dark mode music player application. The top section lists "Custom playlists" with options for "Recently played", "Liked songs", and "Offline songs". Lower down, under "Liked playlists", a single entry displays the album art and title for "The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow". A bottom navigation bar highlights the Library icon.

PSA regarding a change in how Secure Boot will work in Fedora soon. The change isn't urgent, but it is something you should take a look at.

If you have any questions about this, please ask in our forum. 🙏

➡️ https://fedoramagazine.org/expiration-of-microsoft-secure-boot-keys/

Forum: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/c/ask/6

#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #SecureBoot

In May, the #LibreOffice community worked on new features, improvements to existing features, and bugfixes in the suite: https://qa.blog.documentfoundation.org/2026/06/12/qa-dev-report-may-2026/ #foss #opensource #freesoftware

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A quiz to help DC voters figure out which candidates in the local elections best align with their own priorities

English: https://helpmevote.onrender.com/en/
Spanish: https://helpmevote.onrender.com/es/

Collects no user data.

Feedback and issues: https://github.com/jackmurphy2351/dc_whotovotefor/issues

#FOSS #OpenSource #DC #WashingtonDC #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting #voting #election #primary

Dennis E. Powell: "Many people own 'smart' televisions, which is to say sets or boxes connected to the internet. Practically none of those people have read their televisions' privacy policies. If they had, they would be horrified." https://ofb.biz/sa1424

#SmartTV #openSource #FreeSoftware #Privacy

BigBlueButton is a powerful open-source platform built specifically for online learning.

It combines video conferencing, screen sharing, whiteboards, breakout rooms, polls, chat, and recordings in one self-hosted solution designed for classrooms and remote education.

A great alternative to proprietary meeting platforms for schools, educators, and training organizations.

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

#OpenSource #BigBlueButton #EdTech #OnlineLearning #SelfHosted #Privacy #FOSS

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Screenshot of the BigBlueButton project page describing the open-source virtual classroom platform, highlighting features such as video conferencing, screen sharing, whiteboards, chat, polls, breakout rooms, recordings, and learning analytics.

@EUCommission Does this include collaboration on #opensource projects between EU and Brazil as well?

Euro-Office 1.0 arrives to open-source infighting: 'Compatibility is not sovereignty' https://www.zdnet.com/article/euro-office-is-here-libreoffice-supporters-arent-happy/ via @ZDNet & @sjvn

I get so tired of #opensource organizations fussing with each other when they have a minute fraction of a market that proprietary companies own.

AI is reshaping technical careers across Europe.
A key takeaway from the 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe Report: addressing the skills gap isn't just about finding talent, it's about helping people develop the skills needed for an AI-driven future.

Technical training now ranks above compensation as a retention strategy.

Read more:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/ai-open-source-and-the-skills-imperative-unpacking-the-2026-state-of-tech-talent-europe-report
#TechTalent #OpenSource #AI #LFEurope

Authentik is an open-source identity provider that brings single sign-on (SSO) to your self-hosted services.

Manage access to apps like Jellyfin, Immich, Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, and more from one place, with support for OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, LDAP, and other authentication standards.

A powerful tool for anyone running a homelab or self-hosted infrastructure.

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

#OpenSource #SelfHosted #Authentik #SSO #Homelab #Privacy #FOSS

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Screenshot of the Authentik project page featuring the Authentik logo and status badges for build health, version information, code coverage, and community activity. The page describes Authentik as an open-source identity provider (IdP) for modern single sign-on (SSO), supporting OAuth2/OIDC, SAML, LDAP, RADIUS, and other authentication protocols for self-hosted environments.

Built something I’ve wanted for a while...
An open-source Docker container that makes running a Tor relay actually simple and reliable.

One command. Self-healing. Multi-arch. Runs everywhere from Raspberry Pi to VPS

🔗 https://github.com/r3bo0tbx1/tor-guard-relay

If you care about privacy infrastructure:
🧱 Try it out
🐛 Report bugs
💡 Suggest features
⭐ Star it to help others discover it

Maintaining this in my free time, donation info’s in the README (and please support @torproject, @eff and @privacyguides too).

Protecting privacy, one relay at a time ✨

#Tor #Privacy #OpenSource #Docker #FOSS #SelfHosting #Infosec

Fans of #FOSS and/or #football! ⚽

Here's a very simple, ad-free, open-source Android app for the World Cup schedule and scores:
https://f-droid.org/packages/com.dasp.worldcup2026

#opensource #soccer #worldcup #wc2026 #fifa #fdroid #android

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onion-relay v2.0.0 is out, and it's been a long road from v0.0.1 ⬇️

ℹ️ What started as "one command to run a relay" is now a hardened, production-tested AIO stack: guard, exit, and bridge (obfs4) in a 16.8 MB image.

What's new in v2.0.0:
🩺 health + status tools now expose build_version & config_source
⚡ healthcheck.sh fails fast on missing/empty torrc
🔒 DirPort now defaults to 0 (disabled) in ENV-generated configs

What the project has grown into since launch:
🔑 Happy Family support (Tor 0.4.9+ FamilyId, 🪦 RIP MyFamily lists)
🧰 6 busybox only diagnostic tools
🌍 Battle-tested across 10+ countries: https://relays.brokenbotnet.com
🔐 35+ security fixes, CVE coverage, weekly automated rebuilds
🐋 Works with Docker CLI, Compose, Cosmos Cloud & Portainer

https://github.com/r3bo0tbx1/tor-guard-relay

If you care about privacy infrastructure:
🥢 Try it out
🐛 Report bugs
💡 Suggest features
⭐ Star it to help others find it

Still maintaining this in my free time, donation info
in the README. And please support @torproject

@eff and @privacyguides too.

Protecting privacy, one relay at a time ✨

#Tor #Privacy #OpenSource #Docker #FOSS #SelfHosting #Infosec

Hoodik is a lightweight self-hosted cloud storage platform built with privacy in mind.

Files are encrypted directly in your browser before upload, ensuring the server never has access to your unencrypted data.

It also includes secure file sharing, encrypted notes, 2FA, S3 support, and easy Docker deployment.

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

#OpenSource #SelfHosted #Privacy #Encryption #CloudStorage #FOSS #CyberSecurity

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Hoodik project page showing the open-source encrypted cloud storage platform, including its logo, version details, Docker support, and a description of browser-based end-to-end encryption.

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Hoodik web interface displaying a self-hosted file manager with folders, documents, images, videos, upload progress, file metadata, and account management options in a dark-themed dashboard.

What's happening in the #LibreOffice project? Software updates, events, a new development strategy and more: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/06/10/libreoffice-project-and-community-recap-may-2026/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware

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LibreOffice recap banner

💥 ❤️ 📣 NEW RELEASE 📣 ❤️ 💥 #Shufflecake v0.6.0 is a *major refactor* with a *TON* of news! Full refactor of the codebase, automated installer, packetization-readiness, DKMS, list of opened volumes, bugfixes... There is really *too much to list*, make sure to check the CHANGELOG. *External contributions are now open again!*

https://codeberg.org/shufflecake/shufflecake-c/releases/tag/v0.6.0

#linux #foss #floss #opensource #libre #cypherpunk #security #cryptography #privacy

https://youtu.be/Nhz6vao13bs

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California AB 2047: The End of Open Source 3D Printing

California just introduced a bill that doesn't just regulate "ghost guns", it mandates a digital kill switch for every 3D printer sold. California AB 2047 requires "blocking technology" that connects your printer to a government-approved database before every single print. If the system goes down, or your file is flagged, your hardware becomes a paperweight.

This isn't just about firearms. This is the death of Open Source. If this bill passes, it effectively bans Marlin, Klipper, and Orca Slicer, forcing every manufacturer to lock down their firmware. It turns general-purpose computing into a walled garden where you only rent permission to use the hardware you own.

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#OpenSource #RightToRepair #Privacy #Clippy #California #Monopolies #3dPrinters #3dPrinting #Technology #Government #Firearms #Guns #SoftwareFreedom #Surveillance #Panopticon #Lobbyists

All the donor-funded foundations ought to be fighting against and speaking out against this Orwellian garbage.

@eff@mastodon.social
@fsf@hostux.social
@linuxfoundation@social.lfx.dev
@privacyint@mastodon.xyz
@openssf@social.lfx.dev
@rms@mastodon.xyz
@CCIAnet@techpolicy.social
@WriterOfMinds@sigmoid.social
@SeaGL@mastodon.social
@hopeconf@mastodon.online
@w3c@w3c.social
@ACM@mastodon.acm.org
@irtf@discuss.systems
@osi@opensource.org

"While the [age verification] bill moved through the legislature, the OSI, FSF, Software Freedom Conservancy, and Linux Foundation all sat it out — no testimony, no public analysis, no formal opposition on the record."

California's computer age verification law is poison. The new California age verification law is a version of INGSOC's telescreen watching you. And the usual self-proclaimed software freedom fighters are AWOL as this attack on your freedom is executed.

Don't listen to apologists who claim this isn't a big deal. It is a huge deal. This law is not about protecting children. The California law is a ruse for laying the foundation and precedent for mandatory remote control of all operating systems. They are using children as a shield for their true intentions. It's called a 'subterfuge' or a 'pretext' to hide the real rationale. And in politics subterfuge is very common. These politicians don't care about your children. They care about control and information is control. Compliance with California's new law is highly corrosive to free software and deadly to personal privacy.

With the mandatory age verification API in place, legislators can later add more laws mandating retrieval of even more privacy-invasive information just to install and use any operating system. This is Big Brother's telescreen in your living room. And the Linux community is nearly silent on the matter, instead focused on artificial intelligence investment.

Where were the software freedom organizations when California was mandating installation of #spyware in all free and open source operating systems? Did they oppose it? Or did they support it by silence? The California age verification law is the greatest threat to software freedom in recent history., striking right at the root of software installation for all users. Yet (((crickets))).

Is silence really tacit support?

"While the [age verification] bill moved through the legislature, the OSI, FSF, Software Freedom Conservancy, and Linux Foundation all sat it out — no testimony, no public analysis, no formal opposition on the record."

Where were they when this mandatory spyware infrastructure was being shoved down our throats? Where were the self-proclaimed software freedom fighters? Where were the calls to action? I didn't see any.

Is silence golden ... or is gold buying silence?

Let these organizations know that you oppose California's age verification spyware law and that you expect them to rally in defense of true software freedom--freedom from government oversight of your software systems. Parents--and not the spyware state--should protect their children. The government is neither your parent nor your god nor your savior and the people should send a clear message stating that.

California, stay out of my operating system! And stay the hell away from children!

@eff@mastodon.social
@linuxfoundation@social.lfx.dev
@fsf@hostux.social
@osi@opensource.org
@conservancy@sfconservancy.org

#AgeVerification #Linux #EFF #OSI #LinuxFoundation #FSF #Privacy #Cybersecurity #Surveillance #Spyware #OpenSource #OperatingSystems #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #Panopticon #BigBrother #Government

CC: @laffer1@bsd.network @leo@twit.social @MichaelRoss@social.linux.pizza @rms@mastodon.xyz @thenewoil@mastodon.thenewoil.org @TechDesk@flipboard.social @remixtures@tldr.nettime.org

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A crowd of sillouettes of people stands in front of a giant telescreen depicting a single giant eye watching them.

The EC is working on more detailed guidance about how the CRA will work in practice. After lots of input from many of our open source colleagues, they have issued a draft. There are substantial improvements to the guidance around open source.
The EC has opened a 4-week public comment period on this new document, it would be a good time to read it and comment, if you haven't.

https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16959-Draft-Commission-guidance-on-the-Cyber-Resilience-Act_en

#cra #openSource