Valve pinch a little code from Godot for Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, Team Fortress 2 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/valve-pinch-a-little-code-from-godot-for-half-life-2-counter-strike-source-day-of-defeat-source-team-fortress-2/

#Godot #OpenSource #Steam #Valve #HL2 #CounterStrike #Gaming

Valve pinch a little code from Godot for Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, Team Fortress 2

This is the beauty of open source in action - everyone can benefit. Valve are no stranger to open source, and as it turns out they're using a little bit of code from Godot Engine now too.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 expands online play for fighting games with RPCN v1.4 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-expands-online-play-for-fighting-games-with-rpcn-v1-4/

#PS3 #Emulation #OpenSource #Gaming #RetroGaming

PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 expands online play for fighting games with RPCN v1.4

Another big update has been released for RPCN, the open source online matchmaking server for PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3. This brings new features and more compatible games for Netplay.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

CodeWeavers are hiring developers to work on Wine / Proton https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/codeweavers-are-hiring-developers-to-work-on-wine-proton/

#OpenSource #Jobs #Wine #Proton #Linux

CodeWeavers are hiring developers to work on Wine / Proton

CodeWeavers announced recently that they're once again looking for more developers to come work for them on the compatibility layers Wine and Valve's Proton.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Trump's back! 👀

How will his policies impact open source & digital sovereignty? Will Europe's digital governance lead the way?

⛑️ We explore the challenges & opportunities ahead.

🗨️ What do you think? Let us know!

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty

https://nextcloud.com/blog/trumps-second-term-a-critical-turning-point-for-open-source-and-digital-sovereignty/

Trump's second term: A critical turning point for open source and digital sovereignty? - Nextcloud

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has reignited debates about the balance of power in the tech industry. With legislations like the CLOUD Act and ongoing discussions around data sovereignty, open source faces significant challenges.

^{Kim Pohlmann (Nextcloud)}

Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.11 out now with an in-game settings menu and better server browser https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/luanti-formerly-minetest-v5-11-out-now-with-an-in-game-settings-menu-and-better-server-browser/

#Luanti #Minetest #OpenSource #FreeGame

Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.11 out now with an in-game settings menu and better server browser

Luanti (formerly Minetest) has a new release out, which finally adds an in-game settings menu so you don't have to quit your current game to adjust things.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux has some nice growth thanks to great handheld PC support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steamos-like-bazzite-linux-has-some-nice-growth-thanks-to-great-handheld-pc-support/

#Bazzite #Linux #SteamOS #LinuxGaming #OpenSource

SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux has some nice growth thanks to great handheld PC support

There's no need to wait on Valve releasing SteamOS 3 for everyone thanks to Bazzite. Some really impressive work continues to go into it, and it appears they're enjoying some nice overall growth.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Zed gets smarter with AI-powered edit predictions!

https://news.itsfoss.com/zed-edit-prediction/

#linux #opensource

AI-Powered Edit Predictions Have Shown Up On Zed

Zed's Edit Prediction anticipates your next move, making coding sessions more spontaneous.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Fedora has got into hot waters with this one. 😮

https://news.itsfoss.com/obs-studio-fedora-feud/

#linux #opensource

Open Sue! OBS Studio Threatens Fedora With Legal Action

Another day, another Linux-related drama. This time, it's OBS Studio and Fedora going at it.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Open source non-profit platform Codeberg "suffering from hate campaigns due to far-right forces" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/open-source-non-profit-platform-codeberg-suffering-from-hate-campaigns-due-to-far-right-forces/

#Codeberg #OpenSource

Open source non-profit platform Codeberg "suffering from hate campaigns due to far-right forces"

Codeberg are a "non-profit, community-led effort that provides Git hosting and other services for free and open source projects" and they've recently had a major problem from what they say are far-right forces engaging in a hate campaign.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

A workaround for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Linux with NVIDIA GPUs has been found https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/a-workaround-for-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-on-linux-with-nvidia-gpus-has-been-found/

#FinalFantasyVIIRebirth #Linux #NVIDIA #OpenSource

A workaround for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Linux with NVIDIA GPUs has been found

While Final Fantasy VII Rebirth can work on Linux with AMD GPUs (like Steam Deck), the situation with NVIDIA GPUs has been messy. Open source to the rescue though, again.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Wayland Colour Management and HDR Protocol finally merged https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/wayland-colour-management-and-hdr-protocol-finally-merged/

#Linux #HDR #Wayland #OpenSource

Wayland Colour Management and HDR Protocol finally merged

After years of work across many areas, lots of discussions and more work - the Wayland Colour Management and HDR Protocol has been merged!

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

AI-assisted coding made easy with Flexpilot! 🤖 👨‍💻

https://itsfoss.com/flexpilot-ide/

#opensource #programming #ai

Flexpilot is an Open Source IDE for AI-Assisted Coding Experience 🚀

Flexpilot is almost like VS Code, only a bit better with built-in AI features. Learn why I created it and how you can use it.

^{Community (It's FOSS)}

Missing Plank dock? Here's a really simple alternative:

https://news.itsfoss.com/plank-reloaded/

#linux #opensource

Plank Reloaded is a Fresh Take on the Classic Dock Experience

Plank Reloaded aims to refine what the classic Plank dock offered by staying simple but with a modern take on it.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Valentine's Day Giveaway
Win beta #RK3588AIModule7 A low - power #AI module compatible with Nvidia Jetson Nano. Great for high - performance computing and high - density servers.Get your hands on it early and share your thoughts!
To enter:
1、Repost and share your use case and desired features. https://docs.armsom.org/armsom-aim7
2、Subscribe to our crowdfunding:
https://www.crowdsupply.com/armsom/rk3588-ai-module7

Winners announced Feb 14th at 5 PM (Beijing Time).#opensource #linux #iot #hardware #machinelearning #llm #tech @itsfoss

Linux gaming overlay MangoHud version 0.8 is out now with Intel GPU support, improved Wayland keybinds https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/linux-gaming-overlay-mangohud-version-0-8-is-out-now-with-intel-gpu-support-improved-wayland-keybinds/

#Linux #Gaming #OpenSource #MangoHud

Linux gaming overlay MangoHud version 0.8 is out now with Intel GPU support, improved Wayland keybinds

After a short testing period, the Linux performance overlay MangoHud had version 0.8.0 released today to bring new features and fixes to one of my favourite open source projects. This also powers the built-in overlay on the Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

KDE Plasma 6.3 is out now with big fractional scaling improvements, drawing tablet upgrades and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/kde-plasma-6-3-is-out-now-with-big-fractional-scaling-improvements-drawing-tablet-upgrades-and-more/

#Linux #KDE #Plasma #OpenSource #KDEPlasma

KDE Plasma 6.3 is out now with big fractional scaling improvements, drawing tablet upgrades and more

KDE Plasma 6.3 has been released and it's another beautiful sounding release! Filled with new features and fixes for my favourite Linux desktop environment. Plasma is also used on the Steam Deck for the Desktop Mode.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Europe's AI push sees a major breakthrough!

https://news.itsfoss.com/open-euro-llm/

#ai #opensource #europe

Open Euro LLM Is Europe's Bold Move Towards AI Independence

Europe is taking a big step towards AI independence with their Open Euro LLM initiative.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Blender Studio announced Project DogWalk, a "Micro-Game" made with Godot https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blender-studio-announced-project-dogwalk-a-micro-game-made-with-godot/

#Blender #Godot #OpenSource #Gaming

Blender Studio announced Project DogWalk, a "Micro-Game" made with Godot

Blender Studio, the creative unit of the free open source Blender project, recently announced work has begun on their second video game with Project DogWalk.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Generate stunning images locally with these handy tools! 🖌️ 🤖

https://itsfoss.com/local-ai-image-tools/

#opensource #ai

5 Open-source Local AI Tools for Image Generation I Found Interesting

I discovered these interesting open-source AI tools for image generation that run locally. Explore their features, capabilities, and how they empower creativity without relying on cloud services.

^{Abhishek Kumar (It's FOSS)}

A new @ThisWeekinLinux has dropped! (297) 😎🐧▶️
https://thisweekinlinux.com/297

@MichaelTunnell talks about Linux / Rust saga continues, Void Linux, Firefox 135, FOSS funding needs & more Linux news on Your Source for #Linux GNews!

#podcasts #technews #opensource #tech

297: Linux / Rust saga continues, Void Linux, Firefox 135, FOSS funding needs & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, we have a lot to talk about with the Linux kernel getting, or maybe not getting, Rusty. There's a little bit of drama there. Also, t...

^TuxDigital

Wine 10.1 out now with fixes for Battle.net and more Bluetooth driver work https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/wine-10-1-out-now-with-fixes-for-battle-net-and-more-bluetooth-driver-work/

#Wine #Linux #OpenSource

Wine 10.1 out now with fixes for Battle.net and more Bluetooth driver work

With the huge Wine 10 release out, the Wine team have moved back to their regular biweekly development feature releases with Wine 10.1 out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

LibreOffice's first major release of 2025 is here! 🚀

https://news.itsfoss.com/libreoffice-25-2-release/

#opensource #2025

LibreOffice Delivers First Major Release Of 2025

The LibreOffice 25.2 release is here, bringing with it many new refinements, alongside tweaks that improve user experience.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.3 has arrived!

https://news.itsfoss.com/onlyoffice-docs-8-3-release/

#opensource

ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.3 Released With Apple iWork and Hancom Office File Support

ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.3 debuts with Apple iWork and Hancom Office file support, along with upgrades for Spreadsheets, Presentations, and the PDF Editor.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

The huge free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms RTS just got upgraded https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-huge-free-command-conquer-combined-arms-rts-just-got-upgraded/

#Command&Conquer #RTS #FreeGame #Linux #OpenSource #PCGaming

The huge free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms RTS just got upgraded

Powered by the always impressive OpenRA game engine, the standalone and entirely free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms RTS has a brand new release out.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

🌐 Trump's return raises critical questions for open source: Can our global tech collaborations survive increasing data sovereignty pressures?

The CLOUD Act exposed vulnerabilities, making transparency more crucial than ever.

#OpenSource #TechPolicy

https://nextcloud.com/blog/trumps-second-term-a-critical-turning-point-for-open-source-and-digital-sovereignty/

Trump's second term: A critical turning point for open source and digital sovereignty? - Nextcloud

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has reignited debates about the balance of power in the tech industry. With legislations like the CLOUD Act and ongoing discussions around data sovereignty, open source faces significant challenges.

^{Kim Pohlmann (Nextcloud)}

Flathub adds We Love Games and On the go sections plus details on what's next for their infrastructure https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/flathub-adds-we-love-games-and-on-the-go-sections-plus-details-on-whats-next-for-their-infrastructure/

#Linux #Flathub #OpenSource

Flathub adds We Love Games and On the go sections plus details on what's next for their infrastructure

Flathub is carefully tweaking and expanding their Linux software store, with two newer flashy sections included on it. Plus, some details behind the scenes on what they're working on.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Turn Emacs into a powerful terminal multiplexer on Windows.

https://itsfoss.com/emacs-as-terminal-multiplexer-windows/

#opensource #emacs

Using Emacs as Terminal Multiplexer on Windows

Here's how you can use Emacs as a terminal multiplexer if you're missing Linux as a Windows user.

^{Community (It's FOSS)}

Happy Birthday to Ken Thompson! 🎉 A tech legend who co-created UNIX, C, B, and Go. 💻 🔥

#opensource #unix

PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/ps2-emulator-emulator-pcsx2-should-get-wayland-support-in-the-coming-months/

#PCSX2 #Emulation #Linux #OpenSource

PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months"

PCSX2 is a free and open source Sony PS2 Emulator, and it seems they're working towards ensuring it has full support for Wayland on Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

A new @ThisWeekinLinux has dropped! (296) 😎🐧▶️
https://thisweekinlinux.com/296

@MichaelTunnell talks about DeepSeek AI, Steam Brick, Google Open-Sources PebbleOS, Hyprland, Thunderbird & more Linux news on Your Source for #Linux GNews!

#podcasts #technews #opensource #tech

296: DeepSeek AI, Steam Brick, Google Open-Sources PebbleOS, Hyprland, Thunderbird & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, there's a new AI chatbot called DeepSeek making waves and terrifying tech investors. Google has open sourced PebbleOS, the operating...

^TuxDigital

Linux performance overlay MangoHud 0.8.0-rc1 out now for testing with Intel GPU support and lots of improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/linux-performance-overlay-mangohud-0-8-0-rc1-out-now-for-testing-with-intel-gpu-support-and-lots-of-improvements/

#MangoHud #OpenSource #Linux #LinuxGaming

Linux performance overlay MangoHud 0.8.0-rc1 out now for testing with Intel GPU support and lots of improvements

MangoHud is a performance overlay you can use on Desktop Linux, and it's what powers the built-in overlay on Steam Deck. A new release candidate is now available for testing for an upcoming stable release with version 0.8.0-rc1.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Open source RTS 0 A.D. Alpha 27 released bringing a new Vulkan renderer, new maps, AMD FSR and lots more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/open-source-rts-0-a-d-alpha-27-released-bringing-a-new-vulkan-renderer-new-maps-amd-fsr-and-lots-more/

#RTS #PCGaming #FreeGame #OpenSource #Linux

Open source RTS 0 A.D. Alpha 27 released bringing a new Vulkan renderer, new maps, AMD FSR and lots more

The free, open source and cross-platform RTS 0 A.D. Alpha 27 is now finally available and it brings with it a whole lot of new features and content.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

NTSYNC driver support heads to Wine in a new Merge Request https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ntsync-driver-support-heads-to-wine-in-a-new-merge-request/

#Wine #Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource

NTSYNC driver support heads to Wine in a new Merge Request

With the NTSYNC driver landing ready for the Linux kernel 6.14 release, there's now an open Merge Request to actually hook up support for it in Wine.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Collabora take over libsurvive development an open source VR lighthouse tracking system https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/collabora-take-over-libsurvive-development-an-open-source-vr-lighthouse-tracking-system/

#VR #OpenXR #XR #Gaming #VirtualReality #OpenSource

Collabora take over libsurvive development an open source VR lighthouse tracking system

Collabora have announced they've taken over development of libsurvive, an open source lighthouse tracking system for VR.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Bitwarden is getting a security buff. 🛡️

https://news.itsfoss.com/bitwarden-new-security-feature/

#opensource #privacy

Bitwarden’s New Security Feature Aims To Tackle Unauthorized Access

Bitwarden is enhancing security with a new feature for accounts without 2FA, adding extra protection against unauthorized access.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Tried DeepSeek R1 on Raspberry Pi 5, and the speed? Not as expected! 😳

https://itsfoss.com/deepseek-r1-raspberry-pi-5/

#opensource #ai

I Ran Deepseek R1 on Raspberry Pi 5 and No, it Wasn't 200 tokens/s

Everyone is seeking Deepseek R1 these days. Is it really as good as everyone claims? Let me share my experiments of running it on a Raspberry Pi.

^{Abhishek Kumar (It's FOSS)}

Offline music? Open source? Musify does both.

https://news.itsfoss.com/musify/

#opensource #android

Musify: An Open Source Music Streaming App for Android With Offline Support

If you want to take control of your music playback, try Musify on Android.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Microsoft's latest open source offering. 👇

https://news.itsfoss.com/microsoft-documentdb-opensource/

#opensource

Microsoft Launches 'DocumentDB', an Open Source Alternative to AWS's Offering

Microsoft's latest open source offering takes direct inspiration from AWS's product, but with a twist.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}