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Arch Linux Package Management (ALPM) gets funding from Sovereign Tech Agency https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/arch-linux-package-management-alpm-gets-funding-from-sovereign-tech-agency/
#ArchLinux #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS
Arch Linux Package Management (ALPM) gets funding from Sovereign Tech Agency
Seems like Arch Linux is going from strength to strength lately. Not only have Valve begun funding parts of the Linux distribution but now the Sovereign Tech Agency are as well.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
KDE's 2024 fundraiser hits the goal - clearly their donation pop-up works https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/kdes-2024-fundraiser-hits-the-goal-clearly-their-donation-pop-up-works/
#KDE #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS
KDE's 2024 fundraiser hits the goal - clearly their donation pop-up works
Some good news coming out from camp KDE, with their yearly fundraiser ongoing and they've managed to smash their original goal.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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.
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/
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
Nextcloud will be present at All Things Open - Nextcloud
Meet us at All Things Open in Raleigh, NC USA We are delighted to showcase and discuss our latest release, Nextcloud Hub, at All Things Open 2024. There we will showcase the latest capabilities of Nextcloud Hub.Nextcloud
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
OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 released bringing multiple new features
The best tool for video recording and livestreaming is about to get another upgrade with OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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 breaks the chains of being a Minecraft clone with a new name — Luanti
Minetest, a voxel game engine created to be something like a Minecraft clone, is finally smashing apart the chains to become more its own unique thing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#foss #fossfunding
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)
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.
Big thank you to all who believe in the future of free, open-source projects like our game engine here.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #foss
Godot Development Fund
Join the Development Fund and support the Godot Foundation to work on Godot Engine.Godot Development Fund
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)
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. 😮
Can we break 100 before the jam starts?! Join NOW!
#GameDev #GameDesign #FOSS #OpenSource #Mastodon #ActivityPub #FediJam
#Linux #OpenSource #anniversary #FOSS #HappyBirthday
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 9.15 brings more ODBC Windows drivers work and bug fixes
The Wine 9.15 development release is now available as there's continued work on ODBC Windows drivers and the usual assorted bug fixes.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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/
MangoHud helper app GOverlay v1.2 out now with quick layout presets
GOverlay can be useful for helping to configure MangoHud, the Linux gaming performance overlay, especially if you prefer a UI to editing text files and version 1.2 is out now adding quick layout presets support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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 Mint 22 is officially out now supported until 2029
Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" is officially out now, as their next long-term supported release with updates until 2029 based on Ubuntu 24.04.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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)
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)
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/
Flaw in OpenSSH Server nicknamed regreSSHion could cause some problems
If you're dealing with Linux servers, or you have an active OpenSSH Server on your desktop, you may want to look into regreSSHion.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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
Endless launch Block Coding for Godot Engine, great for beginners
Block Coding tools are pretty popular like Scratch, where you do visual scripting using blocks instead of typing out code and now Godot Engine has an impressive looking version of this with Block Coding from Endless.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)