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While porting 'Space Travel' to the PDP-7, Ken Thompson developed an operating system that became the foundation of Unix. It played a crucial role in the development of Unix.
Happy 53rd birthday, Unix! 🥳
Brave has not been happy with Firefox's claims.
https://news.itsfoss.com/brave-slams-firefox/
Fight Over Privacy! Firefox and Brave Take Potshots at Each Other
Firefox put out some claims on their blog post, but it is not exactly how it seems. Do you agree?Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
🎙️ A decade of government open source adoption: Schleswig-Holstein's open source journey!
Listen to CIO Sven Thomsen share lessons from Munich, "hidden champions" of #opensource & Nextcloud's central role: from data automation to open source AI.
Open source and Nextcloud in government: Insights from Sven Thomsen, Schleswig-Holstein's CIO - Nextcloud
In this episode, we explore how open source solutions are revolutionizing the way governments work, from collaboration and knowledge sharing to digital sovereignty and artificial intelligence.Nextcloud
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)
KDE's end of year fundraiser is live https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/kdes-end-of-year-fundraiser-is-live/
KDE's end of year fundraiser is live
If you appreciate the work from the KDE team on things like the Plasma desktop environment, maybe it's time to give them a little donation.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Your thoughts on the OSI's open source AI definition? 🧐
https://news.itsfoss.com/osi-ai-open-source-definition/
#ai #opensource
Is The AI Open Source? OSI Gives a New Definition to Help Us Know That!
The OSI finally makes a new definition for open source AI systems, encouraging organizations to do more instead of slapping the term "open source."Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
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)
👩🏽💻 Develop for Nextcloud! 🚀
Extend the most popular #selfhosted #opensource productivity platform with new applications, by creating extensions, or integrating new software.
Join our amazing community and reach millions worldwide! 🌏
https://nextcloud.com/developer/
Develop for Nextcloud: App development tutorials
These app development tutorials will help you easily write new Nextcloud applications, extend existing features or integrate other software.Nextcloud
🎙️ A decade of open source: German state Schleswig-Holstein's path to digital sovereignty 🇩🇪
In this Nextcloud Podcast: Sven Thomsen, Schleswig-Holstein's @CIO shares their journey to #opensource adoption: from lessons learned in Munich, to Nextcloud's central role in collaboration, AI, and OZG adoption. And wise words of advice for IT in the Public Sector...
European digital sovereignty: from #opensource to Nextcloud!
#OpenSourceEurope #OpenInnovation @landesregierung
Open source and Nextcloud in government: Insights from Sven Thomsen, Schleswig-Holstein's CIO - Nextcloud
In this episode, we explore how open source solutions are revolutionizing the way governments work, from collaboration and knowledge sharing to digital sovereignty and artificial intelligence.Nextcloud
Unified launcher for Windows games on Linux (UMU) v1.1.3 out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/unified-launcher-for-windows-games-on-linux-umu-v113-out-now/
#Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
Unified launcher for Windows games on Linux (UMU) v1.1.3 out now
Continuing to improve compatibility with Windows games on Linux outside of Steam, the Unified launcher for Windows games on Linux (UMU) has another release out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Red Hat and IBM have been busy, it seems. 😲
https://news.itsfoss.com/red-hats-ai-ibm-granite/
#opensource #ai
Red Hat's AI Upgrade + IBM's New Open Source LLM: What Should You Know?
It's time for some AI-focused releases for IBM.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
MALIBAL is done with coreboot.
https://news.itsfoss.com/malibal-coreboot-fiasco/
MALIBAL Boycotts The Coreboot Project: What Just Happened?
This is something very interesting, and weird at the same time. What do you think?Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Free and open source strategy-shooter Unvanquished 0.55 brings big enhancements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/free-and-open-source-strategy-shooter-unvanquished-055-brings-big-enhancements/
Free and open source strategy-shooter Unvanquished 0.55 brings big enhancements
Unvanquished is having a bit of a big moment, with some fresh coders doing some great work on this strategy-shooter that's similar in basic idea to Natural Selection.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
@ntnsndr you connected with this work yet?
https://www.cip.org/blog/four-tools-that-cip-is-working-on
> We’re experimenting with taking [Collective Constitutional AI] process and making it possible for any group of people to come together, construct a constitution, and fine-tune an open-source model based on this constitution. This brings together our Roadmap priorities around advancing collective fine-tuning, building for open-source approaches to model governance..
https://www.cip.org/research/ai-roadmap
A Roadmap to Democratic AI
Our roadmap outlines concrete steps that can be taken in 2024 to build a more democratic AI ecosystem that is adaptive, accountable, processes decentralized information, provides public goods, and safeguards human wellbeing.Divya Siddarth (The Collective Intelligence Project)
Wine 9.20 expands DirectPlay and more formats supported in D3DX9 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/wine-9-20-expands-directplay-more-formats-supported-in-d3dx9/
#Linux #OpenSource #Wine
Wine 9.20 expands DirectPlay and more formats supported in D3DX9
Another biweekly release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine is out now! Wine 9.20 brings the usual assortment of new features and bug fixes.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
Bazzite is getting support for some OneXPlayer devices, improving battery on standby for ROG Ally and Ally X, and seeing some other tweaks for controller support.
Check it out! https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-update-onexplayer-support-ally-goodies/4517
#Bazzite #Gaming #SteamDeck #Linux #OpenSource #FedoraAtomic #Fedora
Bazzite Update: OneXPlayer Support + Ally Goodies
Hi everyone, we just released a large update that adds great support for almost all recent OneXPlayer devices, a bunch of new battery saving and VRR features for the Ally, and Steam Controller emulation + bug fixes for all devices.Universal Blue
Meta has come under fire from the OSI. 😲
https://news.itsfoss.com/osi-meta-ai/
#opensource #ai
OSI Calls Out Meta for its Misleading 'Open Source' AI Models
Meta's AI models are not truly open source. But, they still use the term to get on the good side of users. Shouldn't they change the license?Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Mesa graphics drivers 24.2.5 released with a few more bug fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/mesa-graphics-drivers-24-2-5-released-with-a-few-more-bug-fixes/
#Mesa #Linux #OpenSource
Mesa graphics drivers 24.2.5 released with a few more bug fixes
Mesa 24.2.5 was announced from developer Eric Engestrom bringing in some more bug fixes for various Linux graphics drivers.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Made the switch from Standard Notes to Notesnook, and I'm impressed. 🤯
https://news.itsfoss.com/standard-notes-to-notesnook/
I Switched from Standard Notes to Notesnook: My Thoughts!
It was time for me to try a new note-taking app that suits my requirements. Let's give Notesnook a try!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Small but mighty? Raspberry Pi 5 takes on 9 popular LLMs!
https://itsfoss.com/llms-for-raspberry-pi/
#opensource #ai #llm
I Ran 9 Popular LLMs on Raspberry Pi 5; Here's What I Found
I ran some very basic to seriously powerful AI models on the Raspberry Pi 5. The result in not very unsurprising.Abhishek Kumar (It's FOSS)
Android ham radio? It's possible! 📻
https://news.itsfoss.com/android-open-source-ham-radio/
Turn Your Android Phone into a Ham Radio with this Open-Source Project
A clever hack to make your phone more useful!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Android ham radio? It's possible! 📻
https://news.itsfoss.com/android-open-source-ham-radio/
Turn Your Android Phone into a Ham Radio with this Open-Source Project
A clever hack to make your phone more useful!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
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)
Open source Theme Hospital engine 'CorsixTH' v0.68.0 out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/open-source-theme-hospital-engine-corsixth-v0-68-0-out-now/
Open source Theme Hospital engine 'CorsixTH' v0.68.0 out now
Theme Hospital originally from Bullfrog Productions is a true classic, one I spent a ridiculous amount of time playing and the CorsixTH project is doing fantastic work to keep it alive for modern platforms.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
It's finally time. After years of deliberation, #Minetest is finally ready to adopt a new identity and prove it has moved beyond its original purpose. We can finally move past the "mining" and the "testing" and focus on making this platform the best it can be.
#opensource #freesoftware #gamedev
https://blog.minetest.net/2024/10/13/Introducing-Our-New-Name/
Introducing Our New Name
After more than a year of public and internal discussions, we're ready to announce our new name!Minetest
Community is at the core of open-source! 🤓 🤝
https://news.itsfoss.com/open-source-community/
The Rise of Open-Source: How Communities Are Shaping the Future of Software Development
The world of open-source grows. And, the community behind it is the reason. Here's how it does.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
FEX-Emu version 2410 out bringing some important fixes for gaming on ARM https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/fex-emu-version-2410-out-bringing-some-important-fixes-for-gaming-on-arm/
#Linux #ARM #OpenSource
FEX-Emu version 2410 out bringing some important fixes for gaming on ARM
FEX-Emu is an emulation layer that allows you to run x86 and x86-64 binaries (like games and apps) on an AArch64 Linux host, similar to qemu-user and box86/box64.nwildner (GamingOnLinux)
Descent 3: Piccu Engine is a new open source build focused on quality-of-life improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/descent-3-piccu-engine-is-a-new-open-source-build-focused-on-quality-of-life-improvements/
Descent 3: Piccu Engine is a new open source build focused on quality-of-life improvements
Thanks to Descent 3 being officially open source, developers can do almost anything with it now and this has given rise to the Descent 3: Piccu Engine.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
SDL 3.1.3 Stable ABI Preview released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/sdl-3-1-3-stable-abi-preview-released/
#SDL #OpenSource #GameDev
SDL 3.1.3 Stable ABI Preview released
One missed in the inbox of no return from last week. The next-generation SDL 3 is closing in on a proper stable release now with the SDL 3.1.3 Stable ABI Preview now available for game developers.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
KDE Plasma 6.2 released with improved Wayland colour management https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/kde-plasma-62-released-with-improved-wayland-colour-management/
#KDE #Linux #OpenSource #KDEPlasma
KDE Plasma 6.2 released with improved Wayland colour management
The KDE team have today released the Plasma 6.2 desktop environment bringing with it a "friendlier, more accessible and smarter environment".Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Nazi Zombies: Portable is a free and open source Call of Duty: Zombies demake https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/nazi-zombies-portable-is-a-free-and-open-source-call-of-duty-zombies-demake/
#OpenSource #FPS #Gaming
Nazi Zombies: Portable is a free and open source Call of Duty: Zombies demake
I'm surprised I hadn't heard of this one before! A few developers have been building Nazi Zombies: Portable, a Call of Duty: Zombies demake powered by various enhanced forks of the Quake engine.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a personalized eBook reader with this! 📚
https://news.itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-to-ebook-reader/
Converting Raspberry Pi into an eBook Reader? Yes, you can do that!
An interesting project to make an open-source Amazon Kindle-like device.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) finally closing on the 3.0 release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/gnu-image-manipulation-program-gimp-finally-closing-on-the-30-release/
GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) finally closing on the 3.0 release
For any of you who work with image editing on Linux for any reason, you've probably used the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) at some point, well it's getting really close to the long-awaited 3.0 release now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)