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Tech companies like Microsoft and Meta shared names of #Dutch civil servants and scientists with the US senate commission that investigates "tech censorship".
Dutch secretary of state says that stopping to work with American tech companies on the short term is not possible.
This is nonsense. Also people have been trying to put digital independence on the agenda for years, without much success, unfortunately.
Article in Dutch:
nos.nl/artikel/2615391-techbed…
#DigitalSovereignty #DigitalAutonomy #FOSS
Techbedrijven deelden namen Nederlandse ambtenaren met VS: 'Ontzettend zorgelijk'
Het gaat om ambtenaren die betrokken zijn bij de handhaving van Europese regels om techplatforms te reguleren. De Amerikaanse overheid ziet die regels als censuur.NOS Nieuws
NHS England made its public code repositories private by default, despite warnings from the #FreeSoftware community, including the @fsfe
UK Digital Service has now published guidance making clear that hiding publicly funded code reduces scrutiny, reuse, and trust.
gov.uk/guidance/ai-open-code-a…
#NHS should reverse course and implement "Public Money? Public Code!”. Others must not copy this mistake.
#PublicCode #FreeSoftware #FOSS
AI, open code and vulnerability risk in the public sector
Guidance for safely publishing source code in the open, and reducing the risk of AI-accelerated vulnerability discovery.Government Digital Service (GOV.UK)
Kinda done with people who say they're supportive of #PeopleWithDisabilities - saying they support #MarginalizedWomen - saying they're #AntiCapitalist - when their personal actions speak stronger truths about their blatant hypocrisy.
#FOSS folks who claim to hate corporate algorithms crap - yet try to capitalize on their work & being shitheads to folks who say they're behaving like a Jr #Zuckerberg. Maybe, don't be so egotistical, that more than a handful of people who don't know you(nor ever want to know you) are telling you that your Zuckerberg energy is gross as fuck. Maybe stop trying to turn your shit into an IG/TikTok clone & thinking your lying shit doesn't reek as much as Zuckerberg - only because you don't have his funds or else you'd go full Zuckerberg & laugh at everyone here, afterwards. Maybe don't think you're full grown & emotionally mature at mid-30s - when you're not.
I'll tell you all of this - to your faces - cowards.
Yesterday, I published an article on some of the rights that you can exercise in software freedom *even if* your upstream has violated the #copyleft license. While their violation *will* limit your options, ∃ many useful activities that you still have rights to pursue.
sfconservancy.org/blog/2026/ma…
While recent events inspired this, other situations are similar.
IANAL & TINLA.
#AGPLv3 #SoftwareFreedom #OpenSource #BambuStudio #Bambu3d #GPLv3 #AGPL #GPL #SFC #Bambu #FOSS #licensing #copyright #DMCA
Dealing with Incomplete Copyleft Source That Doesn't Correspond
Years ago, copyleft violations were often a mere misunderstanding; vendors intended to comply but made mistakes.Software Freedom Conservancy
Thanks to AI, hackers quickly discovered new vulnerabilities such as CopyFail, DirtyFrag, and Fragnesia. They use LLMs to analyse Linux, finding and exploiting the security flaws faster than ever. The expertise required to hack is at an all-time low.
The Fedora Project decided to explain which precautions are being put in place to protect your system:
🌍 fedoramagazine.org/how-fedora-…
#security #opensource #foss #linux #kernel #fedora #redhat #hacking #ai #llm #coding #copyfail #dirtyflag #fragnesia
How Fedora is responding to recent Kernel vulnerabilities - Fedora Magazine
Learn about the Fedora Project's process for managing package security vulnerabilities, in the context of recent Linux Kernel disclosures.Daniel Milnes (Fedora Project)
Kavic Marabush's Pocket Guide to Computers
#unix_surrealism #magnetic_nymph #comic #computers #linux #runbsd #foss #programming
Google claim that their upcoming laptop is the "perfect partner to your Android phone" because you can "access files from your phone as if they live on your laptop" - but did you know that this is already possible, no special laptop model needed?
KDE Connect is completely free and open source software (FOSS) to link your devices together, supported by the @kde charity. It works on almost all phone models, and it does more than just allow you to access your phone's storage. For example, with KDE Connect your phone immediately becomes a remote control for music or videos playing on your laptop or desktop PC!
Don't get drawn in by the slick marketing - you don't need AI to make your life easier with technology, and most of the features large software companies such as Google are promoting have already been thoughtfully implemented by dedicated volunteers in the FOSS community.
#kdeconnect #kde #foss
KDE Connect
KDE Connect: A project that enables all your devices to communicate with each other.KDE Connect
There is a new #friendica app github.com/LiveFastEatTrashRac… - looks super good and I've heard they are promoting our instance too since it is quite lively and reliable.
I only tested the app a bit since I do not use mu phone much, but hey @Rokosun maybe you should give it a try! :) Maybe we finally have a great Friendica app :)
Kudos to the people who are making these things. You are awesome people!
#friendica #fedi #fediverse #mastodon #trade-free #foss #opensource
GitHub - LiveFastEatTrashRaccoon/RaccoonForFriendica: A Kotlin Multiplatform client for Mastodon and Friendica
A Kotlin Multiplatform client for Mastodon and Friendica - LiveFastEatTrashRaccoon/RaccoonForFriendicaGitHub
I think #IronFox is the best #browser for #Android - change my mind 😀
gitlab: gitlab.com/ironfox-oss/IronFox
github: github.com/ironfox-oss/IronFox
Import into your #FDroid client directly by tapping this link: F-Droid repository of IronFox (click to add)
#mozilla #firefox #internet #news #software #cybersecurity #surfing #web #www #smartphone #security #tracking #foss #floss #opensource #freedom #mobile #install #repository
I’m currently looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team at @openproject.
#GetFediHired Boosts welcome. 🙏
Anyone interested? More details here: openproject-gmbh.jobs.personio…
#productmanagement #foss #agile
fosstodon.org/@RosannaSibora/1…
Rosanna Sibora (@RosannaSibora@fosstodon.org)
Attached: 1 video Are you not keen to share your data with #Atlassian for AI training? In case you are looking for an alternative to #Jira, we at @openproject are happy to help.Fosstodon
TROMjaro 2026.05.08 - forum.tromjaro.com/t/tromjaro-…
#linux #xfce #foss #trade-free
TROMjaro 2026.05.08
The usual Manjaro Stable updates, that also fix that nasty Linux security issue. And a few changes: Kernel 618 We moved to the new LTS kernel. If you want to do that open the “Kernel” app on your sytem and install it. Reboot the system.TROMjaro Forum
Meta removed E2EE from Instagram DMs today, May 8, ending private encrypted chats and enabling broader message scanning for abuse detection 📩🔓
The change follows global pressure tied to CSAM enforcement, raising transparency and user-control concerns around private communication 🕵️♂️⚠️
🔗 indiatoday.in/technology/news/…
#TechNews #Instagram #Facebook #Meta #E2EE #Privacy #Encryption #Messaging #CyberSecurity #WhatsApp #ChatControl #Surveillance #FOSS #Security #SocialMedia #DataPrivacy
Instagram removes end-to-end encryption in messages, your DM chats are no longer private
Meta has ended end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages from 8 May The move could allow detection of CSAM grooming and other abuse-related contentKazi Nasir (India Today)
Jellyfin is free open source software that lets you create your own streaming services at home. It's a libre alternative to closed platforms like Plex and Emby.
Jellyfin works with locally stored video/audio files, internet radio/TV and broadcast TV. You can find out more at:
You can follow their official account at:
🌱 @jellyfin
#SelfHosting #MediaServer #FOSS #Plex #Emby #Alternatives #Streaming
The Free Software Media System | Jellyfin
The volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached.jellyfin.org
🤩 Now available online: @_elena ’s wonderful keynote speech at the #2MR festival:
„I have a dream“ – A view of the Open Social Web in 5 years
👉 watch.2mr.social/w/k3ngQ8Xr3AN…
> To me, the #Fediverse is the best, most empowering #SocialMedia experience that I have ever had.
About #2MR: 2mr.social/
#SaveSocial #DiDay # #FOSS #Floss #Mastodon #democracy #digitalindependence #digitalsovereignty #media #danmarkskifter #DigitalRights
Teil 4 der Linux Audio Serie ist online. Diesmal pure Praxis. Wie verbessere ich mein Mikrofon für Calls?
Wie mache ich ein eigenes Sono Multi-Room Setup?
Mit kostenloser Registrierung lesbar.
rueegger.me/linux-audio-von-gr…
#Linux #LinuxAudio #PipeWire #WirePlumber #FOSS #OpenSource
Linux Audio von Grund auf, Teil 4: Mein Alltagsetup
In den letzten drei Teilen (Teil 1, Teil 2 und Teil 3) habe ich dir Geschichte, Architektur und Werkzeuge an die Hand gegeben. Jetzt wird es konkret.Samuel Rüegger (Rüegger's Log)
A great article by @APC looking back at @NGIZero and software and community sustainability in #FOSS
"So, rather than begin our discussion with questions such as: “How can we democratise FLOSS services and/or FLOSS research and development?”, we should ask ourselves: "What sort of working conditions would serve the needs of actual communities and societies?" Another important question is: where do discussions about the future of FLOSS take place, and who can join them? "
apc.org/en/blog/communicating-…
Communicating a free internet of the future
Since July 2024, we have been publishing interviews in our series, “Building a Free Internet of the Future”, speaking to people who have received grants from the European Next Generation Internet Zero (NGI0) programme, as well as talking to those wor…Association for Progressive Communications
A screenshot of my daily drive desktop.
as screenshotted on Apr 30 2026.
elementary OS 8.1
Linux 6.17.0-22-generic
#linux #elementaryos #foss #tech #desktop
Teil 2 der Linux Audio Serie ist online. Diesmal technisch. Was macht ALSA heute eigentlich noch, was macht PipeWire, was ist WirePlumber, und warum ist Bluetooth Audio das härteste Problem im ganzen Stack?
Mit kostenloser Registrierung lesbar.
rueegger.me/audio-mit-linux-te…
#Linux #PipeWire #LinuxAudio #FOSS #audio
Audio mit Linux: - Teil 2: Was passiert, wenn Linux Ton macht
Eine vierteilige Serie über Linux Audio. Teil 1 hat die Geschichte erzählt. Teil 2 erklärt die Technik, Teil 3 zeigt die Tools, Teil 4 baut drei reale Setups. Im ersten Teil ging es um Personen, Drama und drei Jahrzehnte Streit.Samuel Rüegger (Rüegger's Log)
Learn more and join the Sovereign Tech Standards network: sovereign.tech/news/join-sover…
#SovereignTechAgency #DigitalInfrastructure #FOSS #Maintainers #FOSSJobs
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RE: mastodon.social/@Blender/11648…
Reputation is one of the most valuable things any social project has. It can inspire people to do great things together.
Money is, *waves hand*, helpful; but just a thing. It's not valuable in itself, only in what things it can be transacted to get people to do for you.
If you trade inspiration for transactional power, then you no longer need to lead people, just money.
And money just isn't as valuable as people.
#Blender #PayForFreeSoftware #FOSS #OSS #FreeSoftware #funding
Today Anthropic joins the Blender Development Fund as corporate sponsor. This support will be dedicated towards general Blender core development. More details at blender.org/press/anthropic-jo…Anthropic joins the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron
Anthropic is joining the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron.Francesco Siddi (Blender)
TUTORIAL: Switch Between Tor Browser Security Levels (without restarting browser)
Can even run all 3 security levels in separate windows (if wanted)
Normally switching levels means full browser restart / reconnect
Not having to restart browser means saving time, and not losing any tabs!
With ready to use desktop shortcuts.
#torbrowser #anonymous #anonymity #infosec #cybersecurity #Linux #FOSS #darknet #tornetwork #peertube
BREAKING! Meshcore team splits over dispute over AI-generated code disclosure, and hostile trademark takeover.
Meshcore is an off-grid, decentralised mesh radio platform powered by low-cost and public access LoRa radio technology for reliable, long-range emergency text and embedded sensors communication. It can communicate across kilometres — no towers, no subscriptions, no single point of failure.
blog.meshcore.io/2026/04/23/th…
#meshcore #meshtastic #lora #radio #opensource #foss #drama #privacy #security #selfsovereignty #ai #copyright #takeover
