Minecraft-like free and open source game VoxeLibre (formerly MineClone2) hits over 500K downloads https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/minecraft-like-free-and-open-source-game-voxelibre-formerly-mineclone2-hits-over-500k-downloads/

#VoxeLibre #Gaming #Linux #Minecraft #FOSS

Minecraft-like free and open source game VoxeLibre (formerly MineClone2) hits over 500K downloads

Originally called MineClone2, VoxeLibre is a free and open source sandbox game that's inspired by Minecraft and it recently hit a big milestone.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Just ordered myself a #PineTime #smartwatch from @PINE64. I haven't worn a watch for the last 12 years or so, but the price, functionality and #FOSS-ness of it makes me excited to wear one again.

#privacy

Mesa 24.2.6 graphics drivers released with a few more bug fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/mesa-2426-graphics-drivers-released-with-a-few-more-bug-fixes/

#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource

Mesa 24.2.6 graphics drivers released with a few more bug fixes

The Mesa team have released another bug-fix update with Mesa 24.2.6 available now, with a couple more bug-fix releases planned before they move onto Mesa 24.3 next month.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Open source evolution survival sim Thrive v0.7.1 is a feature-filled release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/open-source-evolution-sim-thrive-v0-7-1-is-a-feature-packed-release/

#OpenSource #FOSS #IndieGames

Open source evolution survival sim Thrive v0.7.1 is a feature-filled release

Thrive is an open source evolution sim that has continued to impress me, and the latest release version 0.7.1 is nice and feature-filled.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Who's attending @allthingsopen this month?

🗣️ I will be speaking at ATO about #opensource #foss monetization/funding.

💙 You can also find me at @nextcloud booth, if you want to chat about #Nextcloud.

Would love to meet and chat! ☕🍻

https://nextcloud.com/blog/event/nextcloud-will-be-present-at-all-things-open-2024/

Boosts appreciated 🙏

#allthingsopen2024 #allthingsopen #mastodon #raleigh #linux

OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 released bringing multiple new features https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/obs-studio-3100-beta-1-released-bringing-multiple-new-features/

*Originally published this last week too early, but it actually is out now - woops*

#Linux #OpenSource #FOSS

Minetest breaks the chains of being a Minecraft clone with a new name — Luanti https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/minetest-breaks-the-chains-of-being-a-minecraft-clone-with-a-new-name-luanti/

#Minetest #FOSS #OpenSource

LibreQuake aims to create a completely free Quake alternative compatible with mods https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/librequake-aims-to-create-a-completely-free-quake-alternative-compatible-with-mods/

#Quake #FOSS #OpenSource #FPS

Love how you're making the videos available on a decentralized, community-run platform like Peertube, in alignment with your stated values!

Even better is how you've continued to engage with the community on this issue rather than just ignoring it and funneling users onto centralized surveillance platforms like YouTube! Way to go!

...Right?

#Nextcloud #Hub9 #Peertube #Youtube #FOSS #Google #Privacy #Decentralization

Anniversary time! 🥂🎉

Exactly one year ago we published our Development Fund, which has since helped propell our project forward.

https://fund.godotengine.org

Big thank you to all who believe in the future of free, open-source projects like our game engine here.

#godot #godotengine #gamedev #foss

Black & White (2001) open source game engine sees a first release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/black-white-2001-open-source-game-engine-sees-a-first-release/

#OpenSource #FOSS

Why does the Godot Foundation not provide FOSS console ports?

The short answer:
- Legal liability
- Disproportionate cost
- Open source licensing issues

The long answer:
https://godotengine.org/article/about-official-console-ports/

#godot #godotengine #foss #opensource

About Official Console Ports

With this post we aim to address the community’s questions about the lack of official console ports through the Godot Foundation.

^{Godot Engine}

In the last 2 days, 81 people have joined the #FediJam on @itchiogames, a month-long #GameJam for #Fediverse users, taking place this September. 😮

https://itch.io/jam/fedi-jam

Can we break 100 before the jam starts?! Join NOW!

#GameDev #GameDesign #FOSS #OpenSource #Mastodon #ActivityPub #FediJam

FediJam

A game jam from 2024-08-31 to 2024-10-07 hosted by njamster & vacuumbeef. The FediJam is a month-long game jam for users of the Fediverse . Make a game (analog or digital, no tool restrictions¹) in as little or as much time...

^itch.io

not installing the Edge!

And yeah, We can decide when We want to update that! 😜

Or when we want to remove it 😄

#Linux #FOSS #versus #Windows

Not spy on you.

#linux #foss #Recall #microsoftrecall #Windows

Wine 9.15 brings more ODBC Windows drivers work and bug fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/wine-915-brings-more-odbc-windows-drivers-work-and-bug-fixes/

#Wine #Linux #FOSS

These sound like nice improvements.

It would also be nice to not be forced by Nextcloud onto a centralized, proprietary, monopoly surveillance platform to see them.

Peertube is a thing. So is Pixelfed. Heck, even on Mastodon, short videos are a thing.

#Nextcloud #YouTube #Peertube #FOSS #Decentralization #Fediverse #Pixelfed #Mastodon

https://itsfoss.com/google-photos-alternatives/

@itsfoss has a nice article up introducing readers to several Self-hostable Google Photos alternatives:

- Immich
- PhotoPrism
- Nextcloud Photos
- Chevereto
- LibrePhotos
- Piwigo
- Lychee
- Photoview

Some of these have paid/hosted options as well as self-hosting versions. All-in-all, a good article, with detailed info on each of the above options.

#FOSS #OpenSource #googlephotos #photo #selfhosting

Self-hosted Open Source Alternatives to Google Photos

Google Photos can be replaced using these open-source self-hosted photo applications.

^{Ankush Das (It's FOSS)}

MangoHud helper app GOverlay v1.2 out now with quick layout presets https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/mangohud-helper-app-goverlay-v12-out-now-with-quick-layout-presets/

#Linux #FOSS

Linux Mint 22 is officially out now supported until 2029 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/linux-mint-22-is-officially-out-now-supported-until-2029/

#Linux #LinuxMint #FOSS

Blender 4.2 is another crazy-big release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/blender-42-is-another-crazy-big-release/

#FOSS #OpenSource #Blender

Linux kernel 6.10 is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/linux-kernel-610-is-out-now/

#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource

Flaw in OpenSSH Server nicknamed regreSSHion could cause some problems https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/flaw-in-openssh-server-nicknamed-regresshion-could-cause-some-problems/

#FOSS #OpenSource #OpenSSH

Wine 9.12 brings a rewrite of the CMD.EXE engine, Mono updates

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/wine-9-12-brings-a-rewrite-of-cmdexe-engine-mono-updates/

#Linux #FOSS #Wine #OpenSource

Wine 9.12 brings a rewrite of the CMD.EXE engine, Mono updates

Wine 9.12 has landed bringing the latest development work into a new release for the Windows compatibility layer, part of what makes up Steam Play Proton.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Today we have part 2 of the FUTO podcasts, today we have Michael from FUTO on to discuss their stance on Source First and why they decided to initially go down this route of redefining open source. #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS

Video Release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb2hMLPnUP8

Audio Release: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-over-tea/episodes/The-Great-Open-Source-Debate--FUTO-e2ldbe0

#226 The Great Open Source Debate | FUTO

A few weeks back I did a video on FUTO's open source definition, this was followed up by a response from FUTO and further videos from me, and today we have M...

^YouTube

Endless launch Block Coding for Godot Engine, great for beginners and just a generally brilliant idea https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/endless-launch-block-coding-for-godot-engine-great-for-beginners/

#Godot #GameDev #FOSS #OpenSource

Flathub continues growing with over 2 billion downloads recorded https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/flathub-continues-growing-with-over-2-billion-downloads-recorded/

#Linux #Flathub #FOSS

Mesa gets a nice performance boost for Proton games with various videos https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/mesa-gets-a-nice-performance-boost-for-proton-games-with-various-videos/

#Linux #LinuxGaming #Mesa #FOSS

DRM lease protocol support finally merged for GNOME Wayland - great for VR fans https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/drm-lease-protocol-support-finally-merged-for-gnome-wayland-great-for-vr-fans/

#VR #Linux #GNOME #FOSS

cc: @opensource

#DigitaleSoevereiniteit #DigitaleAutomonie #overheid #opensource #FOSS #Nextcloud #BZK #rijksoverheid

Open source evolution sim Thrive adds endosymbiosis, toxin customization, day / night cycle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/open-source-evolution-sim-thrive-adds-endosymbiosis-toxin-customization-day-night-cycle/

#FOSS #OpenSource #Godot

This week in KDE: Final Plasma 6.1 polishing and new features for 6.2

https://pointieststick.com/2024/06/14/this-week-in-kde-final-plasma-6-1-polishing-and-new-features-for-6-2/

@kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social
#KDE #Plasma #KDEPlasma #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource

This week in KDE: Final Plasma 6.1 polishing and new features for 6.2

Plasma 6.1 is due to be released in three days, and lots of attention went into final release readiness activities: QA, bug-fixing, performance profiling, auto-testing, stuff like that. Boring but …

^{Adventures in Linux and KDE}

one of many reasons for supporting this #FSFE campaign:

"Public Money? Public Code!"
https://publiccode.eu/en/

#FreeSoftware #FLOSS #FOSS #privacy

Public Money, Public Code

Public Money, Public Code - A campaign for releasing publicly financed software as Free Software

^{publiccode.eu}