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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
LibreQuake aims to create a completely free Quake alternative compatible with mods
In a similar spirit to Freedoom, for Quake fans perhaps you'll want to take a look at LibreQuake, which aims to do a similar thing to allow you to play Quake content with completely open source software.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine team now hosting Mono, looking to adopt the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/wine-team-now-hosting-mono-looking-to-adopt-the-contributor-covenant-code-of-conduct/
Wine team now hosting Mono, looking to adopt the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
After the news recently that Microsoft gave the Mono Project over to the Wine team, it has now been moved over to the Wine GitLab. Plus, some changes for Wine contributors may be coming with a new Code of Conduct.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
« Do you think proprietary AI models will be able to keep up with #OpenSource ones? »
A great refresher on using email clients over web & thus power hungry browser interfaces by the Mozilla Thunderbird people
#Linux #freeBSD #netBSD #openBSD #UUCP #POP3 #IMAP #OpenSource #POSIX #programming #UA
https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/09/why-use-a-mail-client-vs-webmail/
Why Use a Mail Client vs Webmail - The Thunderbird Blog
What is the difference between a mail client and using webmail?Natalie Ivanova (The Thunderbird Blog)
We're getting closer to an Open Source AI definition! 🎯
We've long been advocating for #EthicalAI and offering open source AI throughout Nextcloud 🚀
We want to know: What do you think of the new definition? Is it as #opensource as you want?
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/08/22/1097224/we-finally-have-a-definition-for-open-source-ai/
We finally have a definition for open-source AI
Researchers have long disagreed over what constitutes open-source AI. An influential group has offered up an answer.Rhiannon Williams (MIT Technology Review)
An interview with the developers of the Heroic Games Launcher https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/an-interview-with-the-developers-of-the-heroic-games-launcher/
#OpenSource #HeroicGamesLauncher
An interview with the developers of the Heroic Games Launcher
Interested in a little background on the Heroic Games Launcher, how it came to be and what challenges it comes with? Here's an interview with some of the developers responsible.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
An AI-powered 3D world creator is on the horizon!
https://news.itsfoss.com/roblox-open-source-ai/
#opensource #ai
The creator of Lutris has joined up with Playtron for PlaytronOS https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/the-creator-of-lutris-has-joined-up-with-playtron-for-playtronos/
#Lutris #OpenSource #Playtron #Linux
The creator of Lutris has joined up with Playtron for PlaytronOS
The Playtron team working on PlaytronOS has grown recently, with the creator of the popular app Lutris joining up.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
NonSteamLaunchers v3.9.4 gets save backups using Ludusavi https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/nonsteamlaunchers-v394-gets-save-backups-using-ludusavi/
NonSteamLaunchers v3.9.4 gets save backups using Ludusavi
NonSteamLaunchers has a new release out with version 3.9.4 bringing in Ludusavi, a tool that can help you backup your game saves.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Join the Nextcloud developer community on GitHub!
We're building the future of open source collaboration and data sharing, and would love your ideas and contributions to make Nextcloud even better! 💡
Mesa 24.2.2 graphics drivers released enabling Intel Lunar Lake and Battlemage https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/mesa-2422-graphics-drivers-released-enabling-intel-lunar-lake-and-battlemage/
#Mesa #Linux #OpenSource
Mesa 24.2.2 graphics drivers released enabling Intel Lunar Lake and Battlemage
A week after the release of both Mesa 24.2.1 and Mesa 24.1.7, the next point release Mesa 24.2.2 is out now with numerous bug fixes and improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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/
Black & White (2001) open source game engine sees a first release
Black & White from Lionhead Studios released originally back in 2001 went on to great reviews, and won various awards. Sadly, it's one game that has also been lost to time but the openblack project plans to revive it with open source.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
🚀 Nextcloud Community Conference 2024 is coming to Berlin from September 14-20!
🔍 Highlights:
- #Nextcloud Hub 9 Release on Sep 14 at 10:00 AM CEST
- Keynotes by Dr. Constanze Kurz & Dr. Björn Lundell
- Panels, workshops, networking, and a Saturday night party! 🎊
📍 Venue: MotionLab.Berlin – Unique space for work and relaxation.
🎥 Can’t join us in Berlin? Watch the livestream!
See you in Berlin! 💙
#NextcloudConf24 #OpenSource #Community
https://nextcloud.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-nextcloud-conference-2024/
Everything you need to know about the Nextcloud Conference 2024! - Nextcloud
Join us for an exciting weekend of coding, design, discussions, talks, and fun! Connect with the global Nextcloud Contributor Community and be part of shaping the future of Nextcloud. See you in Berlin, Germany! 💙Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)
Open source evolution sim 'Thrive' adds sprinting, visual upgrades, more competitive AI https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/open-source-evolution-sim-thrive-adds-sprinting-visual-upgrades-more-competitive-ai/
#OpenSource #Godot #IndieGames
Open source evolution sim 'Thrive' adds sprinting, visual upgrades, more competitive AI
I love watching Thrive continue to grow. A free and open source evolution sim where you start off life as a single microbe. The latest release version 0.7.0 is out now adding new gameplay features.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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
Cross-platform Nexus Mods app v0.6.0 out now expanding Cyberpunk 2077 support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/cross-platform-nexus-mods-app-v060-out-now-expanding-cyberpunk-2077-support/
Cross-platform Nexus Mods app v0.6.0 out now expanding Cyberpunk 2077 support
The Nexus mod platform team continue building up their newer open source and cross-platform mod launcher, with expanded support for Cyberpunk 2077 modding in the new 0.6.0 version out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
KDE Plasma 6.2 adding a pop-up for donations, plus they want to make a next-generation KDE OS https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/kde-plasma-62-adding-a-pop-up-for-donations-plus-they-want-to-make-a-next-generation-kde-os/
#KDE #Linux #OpenSource
KDE Plasma 6.2 adding a pop-up for donations, plus they want to make a next-generation KDE OS
A recent change was proposed last month to implement an on-by-default KDED (KDE Daemon) module that will gently ask you to Donate to KDE as a pop-up on your notification system inside the KDE Plasma desktop, planned for version 6.2.nwildner (GamingOnLinux)
In the last 2 days, 81 people have joined the #FediJam on @itchiogames, a month-long #GameJam for #Fediverse users, taking place this September. 😮
Can we break 100 before the jam starts?! Join NOW!
#GameDev #GameDesign #FOSS #OpenSource #Mastodon #ActivityPub #FediJam
Mesa 24.2.1 and Mesa 24.1.7 open source drivers now available https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/mesa-2421-and-mesa-2417-open-source-drivers-now-available/
#Mesa #OpenSource #Linux
Mesa 24.2.1 and Mesa 24.1.7 open source drivers now available
The Mesa team just released bug fix updates to the two most recent driver series with Mesa 24.2.1 and Mesa 24.1.7 now available.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine's Direct3D to Vulkan translation library vkd3d 1.13 out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/wines-direct3d-to-vulkan-translation-library-vkd3d-113-out-now/
#Wine #Linux #OpenSource
Wine's Direct3D to Vulkan translation library vkd3d 1.13 out now
The Wine team have just release vkd3d version 1.13, an update for their own Direct3D to Vulkan translation library.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
🎙️ An interview with Manuel Liesenfeld of Bechtle: digital sovereignty innovations in the European public sector
We explore how digital sovereignty is driving innovation and resilience in European public sector IT.
#opensource #digitalsovereignty
Bechtle and Nextcloud: Navigating Digital Transitions in the Public Sector - Nextcloud
With the recent accelerating pace of innovation, public sector institutions throughout Europe have come to prioritize digital sovereignty as a primary driver in designing resilient IT systems.Nextcloud
Switzerland goes all-in on open source!
Switzerland pioneers a decision mandating all government software be released as open source: enhancing transparency and security.w
Public money, public code 🚀
#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #GovernmentTech @fsfe
https://www.zdnet.com/article/switzerland-now-requires-all-government-software-to-be-open-source/
Switzerland federal government requires releasing its software as open source
The United States remains reluctant to work with open source, but European countries are bolder.Steven Vaughan-Nichols (ZDNET)
Microsoft donates the Mono Project to the Wine team https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/microsoft-donates-the-mono-project-to-the-wine-team/
#OpenSource #Microsoft #Wine #Linux
Microsoft donates the Mono Project to the Wine team
Well, this is surprising isn't it. Microsoft are handing over the Mono Project to the Wine developers with a thank you note.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wii U emulator Cemu 2.1 out now with AppImage and Flatpak support for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/wii-u-emulator-cemu-2-1-out-now-with-appimage-and-flatpak-support-for-linux/
Wii U emulator Cemu 2.1 out now with AppImage and Flatpak support for Linux
After going open source back in mid 2022, the Wii U emulator Cemu started providing experimental builds with Linux support and now it's out proper with the new Cemu 2.1 release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#Linux #OpenSource #anniversary #FOSS #HappyBirthday
Linux vs Windows being head to head on performance is crazy. The conversation around desktop Linux is changing, and more and more people are listening!
Thank you to @killyourfm for this great article on Forbes about our performance, to @frameworkcomputer for being a wonderful platform to enable this, to the Fedora contributors for literally making Fedora Linux, and to the Linux community at large! 🚀
#Fedora #Framework #Linux #Gaming #OpenSource
Linux Scores A Surprising Gaming Victory Against Windows 11
The conversation around gaming on Linux sure has changed in the last few years. And these benchmark results prove it.Jason Evangelho (Forbes)
We're pleased to be featured again as one of the best open-source productivity tools! 🥳
@TechCrunch recommends Nextcloud "if you want to escape the proprietary clutches of Big Tech."
In human-first technology, all roads lead to #opensource 🎯
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/11/a-not-quite-definitive-guide-to-open-source-alternative-software/
Open source tools to boost your productivity | TechCrunch
A look at some of the open-source software that offers refuge from vendor lock-ins powered by proprietary platforms.Ivan Mehta (TechCrunch)
Descent 3 open source project gets a first release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/descent-3-open-source-project-gets-a-first-release/
#Descent3 #OpenSource #RetroGaming
Descent 3 open source project gets a first release
After getting open sourced back in April and now run as a community project, the Descent 3 open source engine has a first release available.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Portable Linux distro winesapOS v4.1.0 out now with dual-boot support - good for handhelds https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/portable-linux-distro-winesapos-v410-out-now-with-dual-boot-support-good-for-handhelds/
#HandheldGaming #Linux #OpenSource
Portable Linux distro winesapOS v4.1.0 out now with dual-boot support - good for handhelds
While most people generally talk about ChimeraOS, Bazzite and at times HoloISO, another choice for your handheld Linux gaming is winesapOS that just had a huge new release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Steering Wheel Manager oversteer adds support for more wheels and Flatpak https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/steering-wheel-manager-oversteer-adds-support-for-more-wheels-and-flatpak/
#Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Steering Wheel Manager oversteer adds support for more wheels and Flatpak
If you have a Steering Wheel, oversteer feels like an essential tool on Linux to allow you to configure it properly and a new release is out with version 0.8.3.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Godot Engine 4.3 is out now with huge new features and a fancy release page https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/godot-engine-43-is-out-now-with-huge-new-features-and-a-fancy-release-page/
Godot Engine 4.3 is out now with huge new features and a fancy release page
Looks like the Godot team went all-out for the Godot Engine 4.3 release, bringing this royalty-free open source game engine into a bright future.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mesa 24.2.0 released with a new shader cache implementation https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/mesa-24-2-0-released-with-a-new-shader-cache-implementation/
#Linux #Mesa #OpenSource
Mesa 24.2.0 released with a new shader cache implementation
Mesa 24.2.0 is out now bringing with it the usual advancements for open source OpenGL and Vulkan graphics drivers on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Minetest 5.9.0 brings performance improvements, a godrays shader and work towards SDL2 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/minetest-590-brings-performance-improvements-a-godrays-shader-and-work-towards-sdl2/
#Minetest #FreeGame #OpenSource
Minetest 5.9.0 brings performance improvements, a godrays shader and work towards SDL2
The latest release of Minetest with version 5.9.0 is out now, bringing new features and work towards using SDL2 for this free and open source voxel game engine.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)