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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)
The Hush Line Personal Server is for journalists and human rights defenders who need a dead-simple, self-hosted whistleblowing platform. Accessible as a Tor-only service, the Personal Server comes in a custom-designed case sealed with two uniquely numbered tamper-evident tags. USB and SSH are disabled, and all ports except power and Ethernet are sealed. Available this week at @defcon and online after that!
@torproject #opensource #nonprofit
The Elder Scrolls: Arena re-implementation OpenTESArena gets a graphics code overhaul https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/the-elder-scrolls-arena-re-implementation-opentesarena-gets-a-graphics-code-overhaul/
The Elder Scrolls: Arena re-implementation OpenTESArena gets a graphics code overhaul
Seems like this project is coming along nicely, and I do very much love seeing classics get revived with open source game engine re-implementations. OpenTESArena for The Elder Scrolls: Arena has a new release out.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
If you're a hosting company or university running or planning to run a large Roundcube webmail instance, this is the news you've been waiting for! 🚀
We're launching the first-ever enterprise support offering for Roundcube, ensuring you get the most out of this super popular, lightweight webmail platform.
For more details, check out our blog below 👇
#hosting #opensource #Roundcube #webmail #Nextcloud
https://nextcloud.com/blog/introducing-enterprise-support-for-roundcube/
Introducing enterprise support for Roundcube - Nextcloud
Last year we were joined by Roundcube, the most popular open source webmail client. At the time we promised to invest in the project (interview) and since then we have brought back the mailing lists and accelerating development.Jos Poortvliet (Nextcloud)
Chocolate Doom 3.1.0 brings many new features for the classic source port https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/chocolate-doom-310-brings-many-new-features-for-the-classic-source-port/
#DOOM #OpenSource #RetroGaming
Chocolate Doom 3.1.0 brings many new features for the classic source port
While other source ports are pretty popular like GZDoom, Chocolate Doom continues getting better to retain the best compatibility with the original DOS versions of Doom, Doom II, Heretic, Hexen and Strife.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
A new report from European Commission's Open Source Observatory gives an in-depth analysis of #OpenSource policy across 15 EU and non-EU countries.
It shows that governments are adopting open source to enhance
🔴 digital sovereignty
🟡 data privacy
🟢 control over digital infrastructures
Read the report 👉 https://europa.eu/!DDyPBb
Progress and trends in the national open source policies and legal frameworks
The report describes shifts in open source policy trends that has taken place in the last 5 years.Monika SOWINSKA
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)
Pixelorama, a powerful and accessible open-source pixel art tool v1.0 is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/pixelorama-a-powerful-and-accessible-open-source-pixel-art-tool-v10-is-out-now/
Pixelorama, a powerful and accessible open-source pixel art tool v1.0 is out now
I love good pixel art, and so it's nice to see more tools becoming available for game developers, especially when they're open source too. Pixelorama version 1.0 is out now after 5 years in development.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Control your cooling on Linux with CoolerControl - v1.4 brings AMD GPU RDNA 3 fan support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/control-your-cooling-on-linux-with-coolercontrol-v1-4-brings-amd-gpu-rdna-3-fan-support/
Control your cooling on Linux with CoolerControl - v1.4 brings AMD GPU RDNA 3 fan support
A really feature-rich application here for those of you who wants a bit more control of your cooling on Linux. CoolerControl v1.4 just released bringing more hardware support, and various improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 9.14 released with more ODBC Windows drivers support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/wine-9-14-released-with-more-odbc-windows-drivers-support/
#Wine #Linux #OpenSource
Wine 9.14 released with more ODBC Windows drivers support
Just before the weekend was over, another development release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine 9.14 was released.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
New Open-Source AI Image Generator aims to rival Stable Diffusion 3 and others.
https://news.itsfoss.com/open-source-image-generator-auraflow/
#ai #opensource
This Open-Source AI Image Generator Plans to Take on Stable Diffusion 3
Finally, a truly open-source Stable Diffusion contender!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
EDIT: Going to try https://www.ganttproject.biz
Any recommendations for #OpenSource project management software that is simply an application on my computer? I don’t need nor want something in “the cloud”. I just need something small for myself.
GanttProject: free project management tool for Windows, macOS and Linux
Free desktop project scheduling and management app with Gantt chart for Windows, Linux and macOSGanttProject
NVIDIA talk up their transition to open source GPU kernel modules https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/nvidia-talk-up-their-transition-to-open-source-gpu-kernel-modules/
NVIDIA talk up their transition to open source GPU kernel modules
Back in May 2022, NVIDIA surprise released their open source Linux GPU kernel modules, and they've steadily been improving their open source support in general. Now they're talking up all the work to promote it a little more.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Ever wondered how to set up a Raspberry Pi for your little one?
Check out our latest guide on making tech fun and educational for kids! 😃
Blender 4.2 is another crazy-big release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/blender-42-is-another-crazy-big-release/
Blender 4.2 is another crazy-big release
From game devs to movies and all sorts, Blender is a truly incredible bit of free and open source tech and it has evolved a lot with Blender 4.2 out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
TheForceEngine adds initial Dark Forces Remaster support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/theforceengine-adds-initial-dark-forces-remaster-support/
#StarWars #OpenSource #DarkForces
TheForceEngine adds initial Dark Forces Remaster support
TheForceEngine is an open source modern "Jedi Engine" replacement supporting Dark Forces, mods, and in the future Outlaws. A new release version 1.10.000 just rolled out.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Apple has surprised everyone with this move.
https://news.itsfoss.com/apple-approves-utm-se/
Apple Reconsiders its Approval of Open-Source Emulator App for iOS
Thank you, Apple, more open-source options for the users!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Wine 9.13 brings more CMD.EXE engine rewrites, supports loading ODBC Windows drivers
#Wine #Linux #OpenSource
Linux kernel 6.10 is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/linux-kernel-610-is-out-now/
#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource
Linux kernel 6.10 is out now
Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux kernel 6.10 and with it, plenty of new hardware support and improvements to existing hardware. You know the drill.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine fheroes2 v1.1.1 released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/heroes-of-might-and-magic-ii-game-engine-fheroes2-v111-released/
Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine fheroes2 v1.1.1 released
The team is excited to present the new version of the fheroes2 engine - 1.1.1 for Heroes of Might and Magic II after more than a month of hard work.fheroes2 (GamingOnLinux)
PS2 Emulator PCSX2 2.0 is out now and it's a huge upgrade https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/ps2-emulator-pcsx2-20-is-out-now-and-its-a-huge-upgrade/
#Sony #PS2 #Emulation #OpenSource
PS2 Emulator PCSX2 2.0 is out now and it's a huge upgrade
PCSX2 is a popular open source emulation for the Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) and PCSX2 version 2.0 is now officially available with a great many changes and improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
OBS Studio 30.2 is out now with native NVENC encode for Linux, shared texture support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/obs-studio-302-is-out-now-with-native-nvenc-encode-for-linux/
OBS Studio 30.2 is out now with native NVENC encode for Linux, shared texture support
Video recording and livestreaming tool OBS Studio version 30.2 is officially out now, bringing with it various new features and a nice few Linux improvements too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Discover the ultimate podcast app for 2024! Open-source, customizable, and free on Android. 📱✨
https://news.itsfoss.com/antennapod/
This Open-Source Android Podcast App is What You Need in 2024
A neat podcast manager app.Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)
Firefox 128 is a good release for those looking to escape from Chrome.
https://news.itsfoss.com/firefox-128-release/
Firefox 128 Release Arrives With Selective Translation
A practical Firefox upgrade.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
AMD releases FidelityFX SDK 1.1.0 with FSR 3.1 and Vulkan support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/amd-releases-fidelityfx-sdk-110-with-fsr-31-and-vulkan-support/
#AMD #FSR #OpenSource
AMD releases FidelityFX SDK 1.1.0 with FSR 3.1 and Vulkan support
Good news for developers and open source, as AMD have now finally put up a new release of the FidelityFX SDK which now has FidelityFX FSR 3.1.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
DXVK 2.4 brings D8VK for Direct3D 8 support, frame rate limiter adjustments, lots of game fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/dxvk-24-brings-d8vk-for-direct3d-8-support-frame-rate-limiter-adjustments-lots-of-game-fixes/
DXVK 2.4 brings D8VK for Direct3D 8 support, frame rate limiter adjustments, lots of game fixes
Another big release of DXVK, the Vulkan-based implementation of Direct3D for Linux with Wine / Proton, has arrived. Version 2.4 expands the Direct3D support to version 8 now thanks to D8VK.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
"I always say: people come for the technology, and they stay for the people."
Jos Poortvliet, Director of Communications at Nextcloud, shares a rich history with #Linux and #opensource: from @kde to @opensuse, @gnome & why Nextcloud's community is essential.
Open source dynamics, philosophy, and community: Jos Poortvliet's Nextcloud insights - Nextcloud
Jos Poortvliet, Director of Communications at Nextcloud, shares an insightful conversation with your host Brent Gervais on the world of Nextcloud and open source philosophies.Nextcloud
Fossify File Manager for Android is a straightforward app that gets the job done.
https://news.itsfoss.com/fossify-file-manager/
My Favourite Pick for Open-Source File Manager App on Android
A straightforward file manager that gets the job done.Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)