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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri gets an in-development open source remake https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/sid-meiers-alpha-centauri-open-source-remake/
#FOSS #OpenSource #AlphaCentauri
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri gets an in-development open source remake
Seems like another classic is getting revived with the power of open source. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri from 1999 has a remake in progress called GLSMAC.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I'll keep saying it, because it keeps coming up. If you're working in the FreeDesktop, Linux, or Flatpak spaces, you *need* to understand this, even if you don't personally care about gaming or Steam Deck.
#SteamDeck #Flatpak #Flathub #Linux #FreeDesktop #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS
Want a nice _and_ reliable #calendar application for #GNOME and #Linux desktops (& #mobile!) in general, based on the @EvolutionGnome data server?
Know some #C #programming and looking for a well-scoped challenge to get your feet wet and put those skills to use in #opensource?
#GNOMECalendar could really use your help to write unit tests, so that we can use #TestDrivenDevelopment #TDD #CI for #refactoring all timezones-related code and make it reliable. Now is the time!
https://fortintam.com/blog/call-for-help-writing-gnome-calendar-compliance-unit-tests/
What does the AI revolution mean for Open Source, Open Tech and Open Societies?
@Karlitschek will be exploring these ideas in depth at this year's @allthingsopen
#AllThingsOpen #opensource #opentech #AI
What Does the AI Revolution Mean for Open Source, Open Tech and Open Societies - All Things Open 2023
In the last year we saw the rise of AI systems like ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, Dall-E and others. Large Language Models like GPT are enabling a lot of new innovative features and products which will revolutionise the world.All Things Open
Gitlab Is Finally Becoming A Useful Git Forge
Gitlab has decided to introduce a great new concept, ActivityPub making it part of the fediverse but more importantly making it so individual Gitlab servers ...YouTube
Wine 8.15 is out now, plus more Wine Wayland work submitted https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/wine-8-15-out-now-plus-more-wine-wayland-work-submitted/
#Wine #FOSS #OpenSource
Wine 8.15 is out now, plus more Wine Wayland work submitted
Two bits of Wine news for this weekend with the development release Wine 8.15 now available, and more work for Wine Wayland is incoming too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I chatted with @BrodieOnLinux on Tech Over Tea!
• My #Linux origin story
• Hubris of new designers (me!)
• Cloud gaming
• #Stadia
• #PlayStationPortal
• #EndlessOS is the secret cabal
• Importance of meeting people behind projects
• #GUADEC
• #GNOME Design
• Origins of elementary OS & Pop!_OS
• Spicy takes
…and a whole lot more! It was a blast, and I’m sure there’ll be shorter clips in the coming days if the two-hour runtime is daunting. 😅
https://youtu.be/iI1y8srvUMc?si=lHBmcD7lArKZp3h3
#183 Co-founder Of Elementary OS | Cassidy James
Today we have the one and only Cassidy James on the show, the co-founder of Elementary OS and now a Partner Success Engineer at Endless OS foundation. He's b...YouTube
Budgie 10.8 desktop released with plenty of new features https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/budgie-108-desktop-released-with-plenty-of-new-features/
#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource
Budgie 10.8 desktop released with plenty of new features
Budgie 10.8 was released recently, bringing plenty of enhancements to this interesting desktop environment so here's a little run over what's new.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux kernel 6.5 released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/linux-kernel-6-5-released/
#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource
Linux kernel 6.5 released
Here it is, on August 27th the latest work by a great many developers was released with Linus Torvalds announcing the Linux kernel 6.5.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Deimos Games shutting, making Helium Rain and Astral Shipwright free to play https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/deimos-games-shutting-making-helium-rain-and-astral-shipwright-free-to-play/
#OpenSource #FreeGames #IndieGame
Deimos Games shutting, making Helium Rain and Astral Shipwright free to play
Deimos Games announced they're shutting down but their games code is already open source, and now both Helium Rain and Astral Shipwright will be going free to play.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Suchmaschinen Marktanteile in Deutschland (2022)
Die beliebtesten Suchmaschinen in Deutschland mit aktuellen Marktanteilen (Desktop/Mobil) und der Entwicklung von 2001-2022 📈Mario Di Bari (SEO-Summary.de | Tipps zur Suchmaschinenoptimierung)
New study: "We find that scientists are overwhelmingly (95%) failing to publish their #code and that there has been no significant improvement over time, but we also find evidence that code sharing can considerably improve #citations, particularly when combined with #OpenAccess publication."
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-3222221/v1
#Impact #OACA #OpenSource #Reproducibility
Code sharing increases citations, but remains uncommon
Biologists increasingly rely on computer code, reinforcing the importance of published code for transparency, reproducibility, training, and a basis for further work.www.researchsquare.com
Make Terraform open source again
OpenTF Foundation
OpenTF Foundation
The OpenTF Foundation. Supporting an impartial, open, and community-driven Terraform.opentf.org
Theme Hospital open source reimplementation CorsixTH 0.67 is out now
The best way to play the classic Theme Hospital on modern systems is here, with the release of the game engine reimplementation CorsixTH version 0.67. Read on for what's new.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
We're hiring: Fedora Operations Architect
This new role will involve:
* Being part of the Fedora Council to coordinate and execute strategic initiatives
* Working with stakeholders and FESCo to guide technical changes to Fedora Linux
* Developing processes in the project to reduce complexity and improve outcomes
Learn more: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/job-posting-fedora-operations-architect/
Job Posting: Fedora Operations Architect – Fedora Community Blog
Red Hat is hiring for a new Fedora role Red Hat is hiring for a new full-time role supporting the Fedora Project. The job listing (replicated below) is open now, and if you are interested, you can apply online.Matthew Miller (Fedora Project)
@openproject 's Nextcloud integration is a powerful #opensource project management symbiosis!
A new update just released too 🚀
https://github.com/nextcloud/integration_openproject
GitHub - nextcloud/integration_openproject: Integration of OpenProject project manager in Nextcloud
Integration of OpenProject project manager in Nextcloud - GitHub - nextcloud/integration_openproject: Integration of OpenProject project manager in NextcloudGitHub
Wow. Thank you for sharing this on-device #translation #Firefox capability.
I see why you want this to be an option in #thunderbird! Personally I hope #SelfHosted translation comes to #openSource #messaging and #documentSharing platforms like #nextcloud too.
Side-by-side raw and translated words would be a neat option too.
Join Nextcloud enthusiasts, contributors, developers, users, and industry experts from around the world:
https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-conference-2023-sept-16-17-berlin-register-now/
#opensource #privacy #NextcloudConf
Nextcloud Conference 2023: Sept 16-17, Berlin - Register now! - Nextcloud
We are happy to officially announce the highly anticipated Nextcloud Conference 2023! 🌏✨ The Nextcloud Conference is an annual event that brings together Nextcloud enthusiasts, contributors, developers, users, and industry experts from around the wor…Marija Puselja (Nextcloud)
NVK the open source Vulkan driver for NVIDIA merged into Mesa
Well, it happened! The open source Vulkan driver for NVIDIA GPUs named NVK has been officially merged into Mesa.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Flatsweep Cleans Leftover Data from Uninstalled Flatpaks - OMG! Linux
Anyone who's been using computers for a while (any OS, not just Linux) will be aware that uninstalling an app doesn't always remove all data associatedJoey Sneddon (OMG! Linux)
https://open-raman.org
#chemistry #DIYbio #lab #instruments #Raman #optics #imaging #spectroscopy
Today we have the only and only @bigpod on the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il5rRSZeQOo
Check out the audio here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-over-tea/episodes/Linux-Wont-Save-You-From-Bad-Choices--Bigpod-e27fihh
#Linux #OpenSource #FOSS
#178 Linux Won't Save You From Bad Choices | Bigpod
Today we have the one and only Bigpod on the show, I've known about him since the days he ran the Distrotube discord but he's got himself involved in plenty ...YouTube
Open source NVIDIA Vulkan driver 'NVK' gears up for merging into Mesa
This is exciting as heck! Collabora developer Faith Ekstrand and various contributors have been powering through developing NVK, the open source Vulkan driver for NVIDIA.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Boost team productivity with open-source Kanban boards! 🚀🗂️
Learn how Nextcloud offers powerful Kanban capabilities for visual project management in this article by TechRepublic.
#Kanban #OpenSource #Productivity #Nextcloud
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/open-source-kanban-boards/
6 best open-source kanban boards for managing projects in 2023
If you're looking for an open-source kanban board solution, use our guide to compare the features of the best options.Ali Azhar (TechRepublic)
🕺 New Changelog & Friends!
Red Hat’s decision to lock down RHEL sources behind a subscription paywall was met with much ire and opened opportunity for Oracle to get a smack in and SUSE to announce a fork with $10 million behind it 🥊
Few RHEL community members have been as publicly irate as @geerlingguy, so we invited him on the show to discuss 💬
#linux #redhat #rockylinux #almalinux #suse #oracle #rhel #foss #opensource
🎧 https://changelog.com/friends/7
Dear Red Hat... featuring Jeff Geerling (Changelog & Friends #7)
Red Hat’s decision to lock down RHEL sources behind a subscription paywall was met with much ire and opened opportunity for Oracle to get a smack in and SUSE to announce a fork with $10 million behind it.Changelog
Want to develop #opensource apps for Nextcloud?
We've got new tutorials on:
- Developing a complete app
- Automated testing
- Troubleshooting techniques
https://nextcloud.com/blog/develop-your-own-nextcloud-apps-check-out-our-new-tutorials/
Develop your own Nextcloud Apps: Check out our new tutorials! - Nextcloud
Check out Nextcloud's new app development tutorials! Develop a complete app, add automated tests and learn troubleshooting techniques!Mikaela Schneider (Nextcloud)
Linux Mint 21.2 is out now with app upgrades, artwork tweaks, login improvements
Linux Mint 21.2 is out now as the latest distribution built on top of Ubuntu, coming with various careful improvements to the base software included.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine fheroes2 v1.0.6 out now
fheroes2 continues to improve the classic Heroes of Might and Magic II, with a new release available now with plenty of tweaks and improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Godot Engine has a new funding platform and they're calling for help
With Godot Engine moving over to being supported by the Godot Foundation directly, they've begun pushing for people to support their efforts via their new funding platform inspired by Blender.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nintendo Switch emulator yuzu makes some big progress in the latest report
The incredible team building the Nintendo Switch emulator yuzu have a new progress report out for June 2023 and it's quite a doozy. Yes June, they're running over previous work.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Infinity Engine replacement GemRB 0.9.2 improves Planescape: Torment support
GemRB is a free and open source game engine reimplementation for Infinity Engine games including Baldur’s Gate, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale 1 and more.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
“87% of games released before 2010 are no longer commercially available – and it’s a huge loss for the art form”
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/jul/12/pushing-buttons-playing-old-video-games
It’s a good reason to open source your games once their commercial long tail had expired.
#gamedev #indiedev #opensource
Pushing Buttons: Why it’s getting harder to play your old favourite games
In this week’s newsletter: A new report says 87% of games released before 2010 are no longer commercially available – and it’s a huge loss for the art formSimon Parkin (The Guardian)
Thunderbird 115 is here! 🙌🌟
https://news.itsfoss.com/thunderbird-115/
Thunderbird Reborn! Much Awaited Thunderbird 115 'Supernova' is Here With Stunning Makeover
Thunderbird's much-anticipated redesign is finally here! Let's take a look.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
The Khronos Group seeking paid devs to work on OpenXR runtime Monado
The Khronos Group who oversee various standards like OpenGL, Vulkan and OpenXR announced recently they've put up a "Request for Proposals" to fund work on Monado.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Star Wars Dark Forces source port The Force Engine gets upgraded
Another fresh release went out recently for The Force Engine, a rebuilt game engine to play STAR WARS - Dark Forces and eventually Outlaws nicely on modern systems.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Free sandbox game inspired by Minecraft 'MineClone2' v0.84 is out now
MineClone2 continues getting better and better as a free and open source replacement of Minecraft, with version 0.84 out now. Here's a run over what's new and improved.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)