Nextcloud, this is kind of assholey. No, I don't "value low cost over root access to the machine." I value my time and my data. I don't have the knowledge to manage security threats to my own machine (therefore pretty much all of my family's data), opened to the Big Wide Internet, and I enjoy the fact that the environment (e.g., SQL+nginx etc.) is set up and managed by my host, so I don't have to become a sysadmin to have a low-budget, self-hosted dropbox.

*Edit*: Nextcloud has been great and also a huge hassle. Upgrading is always (ALWAYS) a multi-hour or multi-day process for me, and there are constant headaches with little things that don't work (e.g., authentication with my mobile sync app, for some reason). I'm already considering paying #proton for some stuff, so I think in about February, if I can't get my major NC hassles fixed, I'll just ditch it once and for all and use Proton Drive, which seems secure and easy to use, even though it's not #FOSS. I really don't have time to go get a second degree in systems administration right now.

#nothelpful #nextcloud #selfhosted

Remote work and study is an effective way to reduce the spread of contagious infections, but not everyone has access to reliable networks. We want to shine a spotlight on offline-first software which allows people to synchronize data when they're connected to the internet, and to continue interacting with it when they're not.

We're interested in hearing about applications that support intermittent connectivity. Tell us about your success stories with the use of such software, or the failure cases with online-only apps that motivated your interest.

Share the lessons learnt from development:

* how you handle or prevent conflicts when replicating data

* the UX impacts of eventually-consistent models

* approaches for debugging unexpected behaviour in distributed systems

Apply up until midnight, January 19th, 2025 (anywhere on Earth)

https://fluconf.online/apply/

#fluConf2025 #distributedSystems #FOSS #data #internet #technology #technologyFail #technologyFutures #solarpunk #futurisms #anarchy #hope

Submit a proposal

Submit your proposal for FluConf 2025 by January 19th, 2025

^{fluconf.online}

Linux Mint Debian Edition LMDE
Sauber, Stabil, FOSS

#LMDE #FOSS

https://www.linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php

2024's top FOSS Android apps! 📱 🚀

https://news.itsfoss.com/useful-foss-android-apps-2024/

#opensource #foss #android

These Are The Most Useful FOSS Android Apps I Discovered in 2024

It would be a shame if you had an Android smartphone without some of these interesting open source apps in 2024. Try them out!

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

Windows compatibility layer Wine 10.0 third Release Candidate out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-100-third-release-candidate-out-now/

#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS

Windows compatibility layer Wine 10.0 third Release Candidate out now

With the feature code freeze continuing, the Wine team had put up a third Release Candidate for the upcoming stable main release of Wine 10.0 coming in early 2025.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The Good Guy

#unix_surrealism #fossangel #foss

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)}

So Paypal support is live, but still no support for Peertube.

Good job, Nextcloud.

Showing those FOSS, decentralization, privacy values yet again with your choice of video hosting.

#Nextcloud #Paypal #Peertube #FOSS #Privacy #Decentalization

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)}

Me checks to see if @nextcloud 's videos are finally being boosted onto an open video network after years of pointing out the hypocrisy... aaaaaand nope.

I'll pass. I don't feel like being extra surveilled today by Google, thanks.

#Nextcloud #Privacy #FOSS #YouTube #Peertube

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.

#privacy

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/

#OpenSource #FOSS #IndieGames

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

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

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 #FOSS #OpenSource

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

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.

https://fund.godotengine.org

Big thank you to all who believe in the future of free, open-source projects like our game engine here.

#godot #godotengine #gamedev #foss

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/

#OpenSource #FOSS

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. 😮

https://itch.io/jam/fedi-jam

Can we break 100 before the jam starts?! Join NOW!

#GameDev #GameDesign #FOSS #OpenSource #Mastodon #ActivityPub #FediJam

FediJam

A game jam from 2024-08-31 to 2024-10-07 hosted by njamster & vacuumbeef. The FediJam is a month-long game jam for users of the Fediverse . Make a game (analog or digital, no tool restrictions¹) in as little or as much time...

^itch.io

Not spy on you.

#linux #foss #Recall #microsoftrecall #Windows

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 #Linux #FOSS

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/

#Linux #FOSS

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 #LinuxMint #FOSS

Blender 4.2 is another crazy-big release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/blender-42-is-another-crazy-big-release/

#FOSS #OpenSource #Blender