Remember when buying a computer meant buying a private digital vault, not a corporate surveillance terminal?

Between OS-level local screenshotting tools and AI semantic indexers, big tech is turning your desktop into a permanent digital paper trail for advertisers and security risks.

Switch to a desktop that respects your boundaries. #lucentOS features zero telemetry and keeps your data exactly where it belongs: locally on your machine.

#Privacy #Linux #Infosec #FOSS

Making the jump from proprietary operating systems to #Linux can feel daunting. We are designing #lucentOS to be the perfect migration bridge.

It retains a highly intuitive, traditional panel-and-menu workflow so you don't have to relearn how to use a computer—you just get your privacy back.

Launching November 2026.

Roadmap: https://github.com/dixon-team-tech/lucentOS

#Privacy #TechMigration #Fedora #KDE

We moved our conference dates to October 23rd and 24th, 2026!!

We also re-open the cfp to account for this changes. So you have until the end of June!!

We hope you can make it!

https://seagl.org/cfp

#SeaGL2026 #linux #cfp #FLOSS #OSS #FOSS #ophw

@libreoffice

When its jobs mastodon uses #getFediHired #getFediHired #jobs #linux

Proton Drive rebuilt its core engine around a shared SDK, boosting uploads by up to 3x, downloads by up to 2x, and overall app responsiveness ⚡
A cryptography update also delivers up to 4x faster file encryption while maintaining end-to-end encryption and open-source foundations 🔐

@protonprivacy

🔗 https://proton.me/blog/drive-cryptography-update

#TechNews #ProtonDrive #Proton #OpenPGP #Encryption #EndToEndEncryption #CloudStorage #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Linux #Technology #Data #FOSS #Cryptography #ProtonMail

9to5Linux: Flatpak 1.18 Linux App Sandboxing and Distribution Framework Officially Released https://9to5linux.com/flatpak-1-18-linux-app-sandboxing-and-distribution-framework-officially-released @9to5linux @mariusnestor #Linux

How is proton a privacy company and doesn't have proper Linux support. #proton #linux #foss #os #privacy #security

New.

"The emails contained links to GitHub repositories masquerading as technical assignments or cryptocurrency-related projects. The instructions encouraged the target to clone the repository and open it in an editor such as VS Code or Cursor. A pre-configured task executes silently when the user opens the repository folder in the IDE, triggering platform-specific loaders that decode embedded payloads on Linux, macOS, and Windows."

Proofpoint: Don't Fear the Repo: UNK_DeadDrop Phishing Campaign Targets Developers to Steal Cryptocurrency https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/dont-fear-repo-unkdeaddrop-phishing-campaign-targets-developers-steal #threatresearch #infosec #phhishing #GitHub #Linux #MacOS #Windows11

@paul

There's also the part where you discover the Linux Documentation Project and the joy of doco that is convincing but a quarter century or more out of date when you check all of the version numbers of the stuff that it tells you about. (-:

@rl_dane
#Linux #LinuxDocumentationProject

🐧 Why Governments choose Linux: Transparency, Data Protection and Sovereignty

First and foremost, I am interested in and use Linux on a daily basis simply because it offers a good, reliable, robust, and long-term platform for both professional use and normal home use

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/06/07/Why_Governments_choose_Linux_Transparency_Data_Protection_and_S.shtml

#DataScience #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Linux #OpenSource

Don't tell me you think #Linux #Documentation is adequate.

Go install CachyOS and somehow manage to change both the console font in Limine, and upon bootup, and then tell me the documentation is adequate.

I give up. I'll just squint while logging in. You'd think stuff would be smart enough to say "Gee, the screen is 1080p, maybe let's not use an 8x16 console font. 🤦‍♂️

Even "private" apps like Signal use Apple and Google servers (APNs/FCM) to trigger alerts, leaking vital device metadata. The speaker warns about tracking risks, government surveillance, and outages, while offering a self-hosted solution: UnifiedPush and tools like ntfy.

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ennD3wKn0

#Privacy #SelfHosting #UnifiedPush #DeGoogle #Linux #SysAdmin #Infosec

Some Friday evening #retrocomputing

#RedHat
#RedHat5
#linux

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picture of the install process for Red Hat 5.2 running the package install on a Gateway 2000 Solo laptop from 1995.

@fedora My first way of contributing to #Fedora happened over IRC. As I was trying to figure out how to do #Linux, I found others would ask the questions I asked before, so I could pass on what I just learned to them, and ended up sticking around more intentionally to help other users just as the community had helped me.

#CommitHistory

Hi everyone! 👋 I know it's been a while since I was last here, but I had a very specific reason for it. I've spent the last few months with my small team intensely developing a project I mentioned to you once before. Every moment of my inactivity here was simply coding, designing the architecture, and endlessly solving problems

Today, I am proud to announce - LibreConnect has moved past the phase of vague plans and become a fully functional app!

We managed to deliver what was absolutely most important to us - an ecosystem connecting your 💻 computer and 📱 smartphone that respects your privacy 100%. Zero external clouds and hidden telemetry. Everything is based exclusively on a direct P2P connection within your local network and strong E2E encryption 🔐

So, what can our app actually do?
- Virtual camera and microphone from your phone
- Mobile device file manager right from your PC 📁
- Notification and clipboard synchronization 📋
- Receiving and sending SMS/MMS from your computer 💬
- Two-way media playback control 🎵
- Remote keyboard and presentation control from your phone
- Finding your phone by triggering a loud alarm (overriding silent mode) 🚨
- And a few other minor conveniences

We also made sure the project is truly cross-platform. LibreConnect runs natively on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android. It's worth mentioning that the app isn't limited to just x86_64 architecture - we support ARM64 as well! To make updates easier, we've set up our own F-Droid repository, along with native packages for Linux package managers (APT, DNF, Pacman)

The code is 100% open-source under the GNU GPL v3.0 license However, I have to be honest - the project is still very young. The app is highly usable, but it still requires optimization, might have some silly bugs, and can occasionally be unstable 🐛

That's why we need you so much right now. For the continued development of this app to make any sense, we need a small but engaged user base. I encourage you to install it, test it out, and report bugs, and for those interested - to join the project as contributors (you'll find a CONTRIBUTING.md in the repo) 🤝

If you like our vision, leaving a star ⭐ on our GitHub repository is the form of support we would appreciate the most. It's these stars that will allow us to take the project out into the world! Because of this, for the next few days, my activity here will focus mainly on promoting the app and its features - we need your help to build the right momentum. Thank you in advance for your support!

You can find all other info here:
https://libreconnect.one

#LibreConnect #Privacy #PrivacyByDesign #OpenSource #FOSS #Freedom #Software #FreeSoftware #Libre #BigTech #Tech #Technology #Dev #Programming #Code #App #Apps #CPlusPlus #Qt #Phone #PC #Computer #OS #OperatingSystem #Linux #RaspberryPi #Apple #Mac #Windows #Android #FDroid #Obtainium

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A mobile screenshot of the LibreConnect Android app showing a "Connected" status. Below the app logo are four large, touch-friendly buttons for quick access - Media Remote, Remote Keyboard, Presenter Mode, and Sync Clipboard.

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A desktop screenshot of the LibreConnect app in dark mode on Linux. The "Messages" tab is open, showing a sidebar with features, a list of SMS conversations in the middle, and an active chat on the right containing large emoji messages.

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A desktop screenshot showing the LibreConnect "Media Remote" interface on Linux. The app displays title, artist name, album name and art, a progress bar, and playback controls for a song. In the right corner of the screen, a native Linux media widget mirrors the exact same song, showing seamless system integration.

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A desktop screenshot of the LibreConnect "Notifications" tab on Linux. The app window lists active phone notifications. In the bottom right corner of the screen, a native Linux popup notification from LibreConnect displays a new SMS message, demonstrating integration with the desktop environment.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@PublicKnowledgeProject/116620466701111738

➡️ PKP welcomes applications for a remote Systems Support Contractor. Apply by June 12th!

PKP aims to build a diverse, inclusive team that reflects our global community of users, and welcomes applications from marginalized communities and those beyond our institutional home in Canada and North America.

Join us in helping to transform scholarly publishing! ⤵️

#FOSS #SystemsSupport #Linux #Git #CLI #nginx #Apache #PHP #MySQL

Public Knowledge Project » 🌐 2026-05-22
@PublicKnowledgeProject@mastodon.social

We're looking for a Systems Support Contractor to join our global, remote team!

Comfortable on the command line? At home with Linux, nginx, PHP, MySQL? Care about open infrastructure? We'd love to meet you.

Applications open until June 12.

More details:
https://pkp.sfu.ca/2026/05/22/call-for-contractors-open-systems-support/

#OpenAccess #FOSS #SystemsAdmin #RemoteWork #Hiring

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Black-and-white promotional graphic for the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) announcing a job opening for a Systems Support Contractor. The left side shows several people seated around a conference table with laptops during a meeting. The right side features the text: ‘We are hiring. Bring your technical expertise and operational support skills to PKP. Work with our global, virtual team and help transform scholarly publishing!’ A red banner across the bottom reads ‘Systems Support Contractor.

California lawmakers are considering exempting Linux and other open-source operating systems from the Digital Age Assurance Act after backlash over OS-level age verification requirements 🏛️
Amendment could exempt major Linux distros, while proprietary platforms like SteamOS may still be covered 🐧

🔗 https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/california-moves-to-exempt-linux-from-its-upcoming-age-verification-law-after-backlash-over-forcing-operating-systems-to-collect-users-ages-amendment-proposed-by-the-same-lawmaker-who-wrote-the-original-law

#TechNews #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #AgeVerification #California #SteamOS #Debian #Ubuntu #Fedora #ArchLinux #DigitalRights #FOSS #OperatingSystems #California #Bill #Law

9to5Linux: GNOME 50.2 Adds Rate Control to the VA-API H.264 Screencast Pipelines https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-2-adds-rate-control-to-the-va-api-h-264-screencast-pipelines

LibreOffice 26.2.4 Open-Source Office Suite Released with More Than 40 Bug Fixes https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-26-2-4-open-source-office-suite-released-with-more-than-40-bug-fixes @9to5linux @mariusnestor #Linux #opensource #LibreOffice #Gnome

As promised in my previous article about age, the new entry about agenix is ready.

Will `vaultix` be the next?

https://woile.dev/blog/agenix.html

#nixos #encryption #linux

New Release: #Tails 7.8.1

https://tails.net/news/version_7.8.1/

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

I know this is an ask, but I want a desktop environment that I can configure easily using just text.

I want

• Wayland
• Floating Windows
• Window Decorations
• Quake Terminal (drops down when you hit a key, goes back up)
• Basically, Windows 7 Desktop but with a dropdown terminal
• Honestly it'd be cool if I could have Aero

Anyone able to point at somthing that's not Gnome or KDE?

#Linux #DesktopLinux #AskLinux #AskFedi

A hard line "I don't use anything with LLM generated code" stance will be difficult to maintain if you are a Linux user.

#Linux #LLM #AI

🍁 Linux Association of Canada launches a national open-source library to support digital sovereignty. Read more: https://betakit.com/linux-association-of-canada-launches-national-open-source-library/ via @sarahcrgr
https://betakit.com/linux-association-of-canada-launches-national-open-source-library/ #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #Canada #Linux

Is there any good Linux (no Android) tablet out there? Sadly Fairphone doesn't offer one.

#linux #tablet

Wondering if anyone knows of any good active virtual tech meetups? Like zoom calls, or maybe discord voice etc.. Anything related to #programming, #linux, etc. etc. I'm open to hearing about any and all. They seem hard to find..

9to5Linux: Tails 7.8.1 Is Out as an Emergency Release to Fix Serious Security Vulnerabilities https://9to5linux.com/tails-7-8-1-is-out-as-an-emergency-release-to-fix-serious-security-vulnerabilities @9to5linux @mariusnestor #Linux #infosec #vulnerability

#Fedora43 Upgrade revealed 20 years old #Outlook Security Bug

https://fedoramagazine.org/fedora-43-upgrade-revealed-20-years-old-outlook-security-bug/

#cybersecurity #Fedora #Linux #FOSS #Microsoft

#CISA warns of active attacks exploiting #Android, #Linux bugs

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-active-attacks-exploiting-android-linux-bugs/

#cybersecurity

Age verification being forced into open source software is not a good thing. Some good news at least here.
Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ0iVWUvvDM
See our policy here: https://www.fusionparty.org.au/civil_digital_liberties
#auspol #fusionparty #DigitalLiberty #PirateParty #ageverification #linux

With all the supply chain attacks, I'm looking at isolating my dev environments. The obvious choices include Docker/Devcontainers, VMs, using a VPS in the cloud..

I've started just creating extra users on my #linux laptop, one per project, and keeping all relevant keys and credentials in that user. No sudo or root access, completely isolated from each other and from my main user.

I'm switching to #neovim so I can just log in to one of these dev user environments and edit code right there.

@rl_dane @ianthetechie and *raw* mobile #linux is nowhere near ready for primetime

I want to take a moment to add to my previous post because I really want to get this off my chest and I feel like this platform is the perfect place to do this:

I am not criticizing Microsoft and Apple without just cause. I have long had a bone to pick with both companies.

Apple: proprietary, walled garden.

Microsoft: proprietary with no respect for user configuration changes or privacy.

For a while, I used Apple because I felt it was more secure and offered better hardware. However, this isn't entirely the truth.

Furthermore, I used Microsoft because it was convenient for gaming and workflow. However, once they forced all of my security settings back to their default configurations after an update, I had enough. That's when I realized Microsoft has absolutely no respect for me as a user and treats their users like a guest in their own house.

From my understanding, this is a fairly common evolution for tech majors. One day, I decided I wanted big tech out of my life and I kicked Windows off my computer for good and never looked back. I stopped using Meta's platforms and I am making the jump to GrapheneOS today. As much as it pains me to stick money in Google's pocket, I am purchasing an unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro today and de-Googling my life.

As I have progressed through my cybersecurity degree, I have grown to value open-source software, transparency, and internet freedom. How can I ensure I have a strong security posture if the companies I am handing my data over to lack transparency?

Why does Meta deserve to have my government issued ID when they repeatedly sell people's data and can't seem to go a year without a major data breach?

Why does Google deserve to have unfettered access to my phone's root?

Why does Microsoft deserve to decide what ports I can close or what firewall changes I can make by reverting all of them as soon as they roll out an update?

It is my humble opinion that the conveniences people choose to accept in their life are precisely what landed us in the boat we're in to begin with. Subscription after Subscription, a complete lack of transparency, and absolutely no respect for our privacy and security.

While I understand Mastodon is largely for like-minded people, which is why I found my way over here, I hope that others will begin to realize how dangerous this is for our future and follow suit.

With that said, we should absolutely push back against legislation that aims to turn us into a mass surveillance state (i.e., California's AB 1043). This is where it starts but where does it end? I recall well over a decade ago people switching to Netflix because it was "cheaper" than traditional cable and people accepting MTX in video games because it was "only for cosmetics." Where did that get us? "What is this, horse armor?"

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/13yiyxw/it_all_started_with_the_horse_armor/

#foss #linux #opensource #internetfreedom #civilliberties #privacy

9to5Linux: T2 Linux 26.6 Brings Linux 7.0, Refined KDE Plasma Desktop with Flatpak Support https://9to5linux.com/t2-linux-26-6-brings-linux-7-0-refined-kde-plasma-desktop-with-flatpak-support

Earlier:

Transmission 4.1.2 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Released with Important Fixes https://9to5linux.com/transmission-4-1-2-open-source-bittorrent-client-released-with-important-bug-fixes @9to5linux @mariusnestor #Linux #opensource

🐧 Clonezilla Live 3.3.2 Released with Linux Kernel 7.0, Improved MDRAID Support

Clonezilla Live 3.3.2 disk cloning/imaging tool is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.0, Partclone 0.3.47, improved MDRAID support, gocryptfs mechanism for image encryption, and other c...

📰 Source: Tux Machines
🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/06/02/Clonezilla_Live_3_3_2_Released_with_Linux_Kernel_7_0_Improved_M.shtml

#Linux #OpenSource #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Earlier this week we announced #SeaGL2026 new dates!!

ℹ️ Now happening October 23rd and 24th

We have also reopened the #cfp and will keep it open until June 30th

This is a new chance for you to attend and/or present.

https://seagl.org

#linux #opensource #FLOSS #ophw

There is literally just one thing I keep a Windows install around for: replying to comments on large PDFs.

Linux apps can:
* Open & read PDFs
* Edit PDFs
* Add comments to PDFs
* Edit comments in PDFs

But I can't find a way to easily *reply* to comments in PDFs. The only consistent way I've found is to use the Adobe Acrobat add-on for Google Docs, opening the document within my web browser and replying to comments there.

Which works for PDFs *below 400Mb.*

Above that size, the add-on seems to let me reply to a comment, but when I click "post," it refuses to add the reply and then greys out the "post" button.

Unfortunately, this is a critical part of my business workflow.

And that is why I keep Windows around.

#Linux #Windows #AdobeAcrobat #PDF #Adobe

Requiescat in Pace, Ubuntu.

Ubuntu 26.04 is the OS for the AI agentic era, says Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth

#AIslop #Linux #Ubuntu #Canonical

@system76
Any chance you'll start offering Debian for those that don't like the Ubuntu stance on AI?

#Linux #Ubuntu #system76

What's your take hackers and OSint experts?

I use @GrapheneOS on my personal phone and I am really happy with it (I keep meaning to do a "rate my stack" on the GrapheneOS forum but haven't gotten around to it) but it's a nice balance between practicality/productivity and privacy.

But I am wondering about a second work phone setup. I want a second phone but because it is for work I need a lot of apps that I wouldn't have on my personal phone (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Meta, Uber etc.)

My question is, considering I need a full suite of "spyware" for work related tasks is there any advantage to buying a Pixel phone and flashing it with GrapheneOS or should I just use stock OS and not limit myself to the Pixel phone?

I do like the look of @clickskeyboard

#opensource #privacy #Linux #spyware #osint #hackers

The Texas app store #ageverification is back after a recent court rulling. But it might not apply to #fdroid or #Linux app #repositories because it has to do with #appstore 'accounts'

Everyone should install the #opensource f-droid app store on your #smartphone especially if you live in Texas because that type of app store model is seemingly the most safe from this type of app store age verification law.

App Repositories with ZERO accounts most likely to not be targeted legally in Texas.

https://www.theverge.com/policy/939470/court-lets-texas-app-store-age-verification-law-take-effect-for-now

#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

Which Linux distros have officially taken a stand against AI in their OS?

#Linux #NoAI

CISA has added to the KEV catalogue.

CVE-2025-48595: Android Framework Integer Overflow Vulnerability https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-48595

CVE-2022-0492: Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-0492 #CISA #infosec #Linux #Android #vulnerability

Hammers Without Handles

> The Linux user experience we have? It's not the one we deserve.

#Linux #Userexperience #Windows #BryantReview

https://gardinerbryant.com/hammers-without-handles-linux-ux-sucks/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_source=mastodon

War, climate among high priority topics at Davos meeting

#comic #unix_surrealism #linux #art #mastoart #computers #bash #dillo #lgbt

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FUNHOLE CONTENT REVIEW CUM PUBLISHING YOU WILL FUCK COMPUTERS AND YOU WILL LIKE IT --- LINUX --- 'How girls take it when they are alone' sudo rm -rofl am i rite xd actually, ai in the kernel is natural and prevents prostate cancer gay? 6 desktop environments you must try! people exist :-( colorado support group one free session is dillo fatphobic? [deep dive]

@screwlisp @AmenZwa @dougmerritt You can test the high frequency response of your microphone by smashing a fork and a tablespoon together. Or two forks. Or two tablespoons. I don't remember. The more annoying, eardrum-piercing the sound is, the better. It basically has a flat spectrum into ultrasonic.

Then view the Sox spectrogram of the recording and you see if it's rolling off somewhere or going all the way to the end.

#microphone #sox #ultrasound #ultrasonic #fork #spoon #tablespoon #collision #sound #test #hifi #treble #response #pulseaudio #linux

I don't suppose anyone knows why pulseaudio I think gives me a #lisp ? https://toobnix.org/w/i4j933P35sja1Xh3asjdES #linux #debugging