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This is how a novelist uses Emacs to build a "digital oasis" away from AI slop. ๐
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Why and How I am Using Emacs for Writing My Next Novel
In part II of his Emacs series, novelist Theena Kumaragurunathan, demonstrates how Emacs is becoming an extension of his writing brain.Theena Kumaragurunathan (It's FOSS)
GE-Proton 10-31 brings fixes for Arknights: Endfield, Duet Night Abyss and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/ge-pโฆ
#GEProton #Proton #Linux #OpenSource #SteamDeck
GE-Proton 10-31 brings fixes for Arknights: Endfield, Duet Night Abyss and more
GE-Proton 10-31 is another fresh released of the compatibility layer to run more games on Linux / SteamOS, with more game fixes available.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Vouch looks to prevent AI slop in open source projects.
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Mitchell Hashimoto Launches 'Vouch' to Fight AI Slop in Open Source Ecosystem
New tool helps open source projects manage the scourge of AI slop.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Stop letting Amazon control your library. These tools help you host your own ebook server instead.
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Here Are Your Choices for a Self-hosted eBook Server
Thinking about self-hosting an ebook library? Here are the open source software you can consider.Pulkit Chandak (It's FOSS)
Buckshot Roulette dev becomes a major Godot Engine donor gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/buckโฆ
#Godot #GodotEngine #Gaming #OpenSource #GameDev
Buckshot Roulette dev becomes a major Godot Engine donor
The Godot team announced that Mike Klubnika, the developer of Buckshot Roulette and s.p.l.i.t, has become a major funding donor for the open source game engine.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux Mint may slow down releases to have more development time gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/linuโฆ
Linux Mint may slow down releases to have more development time
Along with receiving an unprecedented amount of donations recently, the Linux Mint team are looking at slowing down their release cycle.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mesa 26.0 is out bringing ray tracing performance improvements for AMD RADV gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesaโฆ
#Linux #Drivers #Mesa #OpenSource
Mesa 26.0 is out bringing ray tracing performance improvements for AMD RADV
Mesa 26.0 has arrived as the latest new-feature release of open source graphics drivers, and there's a whole lot to be excited about in this one.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Your AppImages don't need to be disorganized. ๐
This Tool Brings macOS-Style Installer for AppImages on Linux
AppManager offers drag-and-drop AppImage management.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
An open source robot arm for your tinkering needs. ๐ค
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Seeed Studio's Open Source Robotic Arm Promises to Lower the Barrier to Embodied AI
The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
This reminds me that I used to use self-hosted Mumble for game voice chat.
There are other alternatives if you want the persistent text chat features. alternativeto.net/software/disโฆ
Mumble
Mumble is a free, open source, low latency, high quality voice chat application.www.mumble.info
KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/kde-โฆ
#KDELinux #Linux #KDE #OpenSource
KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak
The KDE developers are working towards the first Beta release of KDE Linux, their own home-grown immutable operating system.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux kernel 6.19 arrives and the next will be 7.0 gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/linuโฆ
Linux kernel 6.19 arrives and the next will be 7.0
Linus Torvalds announced Linux kernel 6.19 is officially out now and then next is planned to be the big 7.0 release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mesa 25.3.5 arrives with bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesaโฆ
#Mesa #Linux #OpenSource #Drivers #LinuxGaming
Mesa 25.3.5 arrives with bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers
Over the weekend we saw the release of Mesa 25.3.5, as we near the end of updates to Mesa 25.3 with developers moving onto the upcoming Mesa 26.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK officially expands to include Direct3D 5 support gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/vulkโฆ
#Linux #OpenSource #Wine #Proton #D7VK #Direct3D
Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK officially expands to include Direct3D 5 support
The Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK has version 1.3 out now, which officially expands it to also cover Direct3D 5 support for running more games on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 11.2 released with optimizations in PDB loading, support for MSVC constructors gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wineโฆ
#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Wine 11.2 released with optimizations in PDB loading, support for MSVC constructors
Wine 11.2 is the latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer towards Wine 12 early next year.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Group-Office's latest release is worth a look.
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This Lesser Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
System76 plans for COSMIC include Vulkan, HDR, gaming improvements and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/systโฆ
#Linux #System76 #COSMIC #PopOS #OpenSource
System76 plans for COSMIC include Vulkan, HDR, gaming improvements and more
System76 have outlined some of their plans for upcoming upgrades to the new COSMIC desktop, and I have to admit I'm quite excited about what's coming to it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
DI.DAY is coming this Sunday, and the next, and the next. Learn what it's all about. ๐ฃ๐
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#linux #opensource #celebration
DI.DAY is a Movement to Encourage People to Ditch Big Tech
A new day for privacy advocates to look forward to.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Rethinking Jira?
In one week, @nextcloud and OpenProject host a joint webinar on open source project management without vendor lock-in.
See how OpenProject compares in real-world use.
๐ Wednesday, Feb 11, 3 PM CET / 9 AM EST
Register now: go.nextcloud.com/r/u5OB
#OpenSource #OpenProject #JiraAlternative #ProjectManagement
OpenProject vs Jira: Open source project management without vendor lock-in
Take a look at a comprehensive comparison betweenย Jiraย andย OpenProject, the open source, Europe-based project management platform designed for organizations that value transparency, data control, and long-term digital sovereignty.Nextcloud
LibreOffice 26.2 is here people. ๐
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LibreOffice 26.2 is a Maintenance Release That Feels Like a Stable One
Performance upgrades and format compatibility improvements land with this release.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Firefox did something right, finally. ๐ฎโ๐จ
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Finally! Firefox Is Getting a Kill Switch for Its (Unwanted) AI Features
Maybe this will bring back some of those lost users.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Notepad++ was hit by hackers.
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Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
A quick reminder that itsfoss.com is the only URL for our publication. Sometimes, green is the impostor (IYKYK).
Mozilla is adding a toggle to disable all generative "AI" features in Firefox. It shows that organized pushback is actually making a difference.
One battle won. Now let's make it crystal clear. We want tools, not forced LLMs. Keep the pressure on until "AI" is no longer an option.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/fireโฆ
#Firefox #Mozilla #NoAI #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy #TerminalTilt
Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features | TechCrunch
Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings.Aisha Malik (TechCrunch)
ScummVM v2026.1.0 is a huge new release with tons of new supported games gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/scumโฆ
#ScummVM #Retro #Gaming #PCGaming #OpenSource
ScummVM v2026.1.0 is a huge new release with tons of new supported games
ScummVM is an excellent tool that preserves a lot of classic games with new game engines to run on modern platforms and a huge 2026.1.0 release is out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Calibre lets you have a virtual bookshelf. ๐
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Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves
The eBook manager gets a visual upgrade with bookshelves and in-viewer editing.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
France is ditching Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Will they be able to succeed? ๐ค
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France Just Created Its Own Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Not only for them, but any other non-European videoconferencing software.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
CachyOS founder explains why they didn't join the new Open Gaming Collective (OGC) gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cachโฆ
#CachyOS #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
CachyOS founder explains why they didn't join the new Open Gaming Collective (OGC)
The Open Gaming Collective (OGC) was an interesting announcement recently from a few bigger names, but the CachyOS team opted out of it and now we know why.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The OGC looks to take Linux gaming to the next level.
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A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great
The people behind Bazzite, Fyra Labs, Nobara, ChimeraOS, and a few other projects have teamed up to improve Linux gaming for everyone.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Meet the mind behind Bazzite - an interview with Kyle Gospodnetich gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/meetโฆ
#Bazzite #Linux #LinuxGaming #PCGaming #OpenSource
Meet the mind behind Bazzite - an interview with Kyle Gospodnetich
Want to know a little more about Bazzite and the original founder? Here's your chance with a brand new interview with Kyle Gospodnetich.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Our latest newsletter drop is here. ๐
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#linux #opensource #newsletter
FOSS Weekly #26.05: Clawdbot Mania, NexPhone, Things We No Longer Use Terminal for and More Linux Stuff
When was the last time you were forced to use the terminal?Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)
Clawdbot is no more, under that name, that is. ๐ฆ๐
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#opensource #clawdbot #ai
What is this Clawdbot, Err Moltbot, Everyone's Screaming About?
This open source project has survived Anthropic's trademark lawyers, crypto scammers hijacking its identity, and security holes exposing users.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to push Linux gaming even further gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/openโฆ
#Bazzite #Linux #OpenSource #UniversalBlue #OpenGamingCollective
Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to push Linux gaming even further
An exciting new announcement is the formation of the Open Gaming Collective, a collaborative organisation between many names in the Linux sphere.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Netflix Animation Studios are now funding Blender development gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/netfโฆ
#OpenSource #Netflix #Blender #GameDev
Netflix Animation Studios are now funding Blender development
Blender, the free and open source 3D creation software has pulled in another major supporter, with Netflix now funding future development.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Xfce is getting a brand-new Wayland compositor called xfwl4 gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/xfceโฆ
#Xfce #Linux #OpenSource
Xfce is getting a brand-new Wayland compositor called xfwl4
The Xfce desktop environment is expanding with plans afoot for a new Wayland compositor called xfwl4.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)