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The article on Descent 3 being made open source was updated, as the licensing on the code seems to be an issue at the moment https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/descent-3-has-been-made-open-source/
Descent 3 has been made open source
Another classic has been given the open source treatment, with Descent 3 from Outrage Entertainment now available under the MIT license.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Former Nouveau driver lead joins NVIDIA and sent a massive patch set https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/former-nouveau-driver-lead-joins-nvidia-and-sent-a-massive-patch-set/
Former Nouveau driver lead joins NVIDIA and sent a massive patch set
Ben Skeggs, former Nouveau lead developer and former Red Hat employee has joined NVIDIA and appears to still be working on the open source drivers.nwildner (GamingOnLinux)
Asymmetrical indirect control RTS game Roboden now Steam Deck Verified (it's also free and open source) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/asymmetrical-indirect-control-rts-game-roboden-now-steam-deck-verified/
Asymmetrical indirect control RTS game Roboden now Steam Deck Verified
How about a free game to add to your library? Roboden is an asymmetrical indirect control real-time strategy game about robot colonies and it's now Steam Deck Verified.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Descent 3 has been made open source https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/descent-3-has-been-made-open-source/
Descent 3 has been made open source
Another classic has been given the open source treatment, with Descent 3 from Outrage Entertainment now available under the MIT license.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
MineClone2, inspired by Minecraft, gets renamed to VoxeLibre https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/mineclone2-inspired-by-minecraft-gets-renamed-to-voxelibre/
MineClone2, inspired by Minecraft, gets renamed to VoxeLibre
Inspired by the core gameplay of Minecraft, the name MineClone2 was not a particularly good one and it seems the developers were aware and so it's gone through a rebrand to be now called VoxeLibre.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Expansion of activities in the Fediverse:
We are opening the university's own Mastodon instance social.uibk.ac.at to all 5,000+ employees today: https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/newsroom/2024/mastodon-for-all-university-employees/
This step is based on the communication team's fundamental commitment to non-profit, data protection-friendly and open-source media - set out in the position paper "Open Science Communication": https://www.uibk.ac.at/de/public-relations/kommunikation/open-science-communication/
I do most of my #screenshots with the default tool from @gnome. Sometimes, however, when I like to highlight elements, I prefer to use #Shutter. 🔗 https://shutter-project.org
Today, I accidentally came across this older article from @itsfoss and learned, you can actually also use @GIMP for taking screenshots. (file > create > screenshot)
It''s pretty cool if editing is necessary since it opens the image in #Gimp.
👉 https://itsfoss.com/take-screenshot-linux/
#linux #opensource #gnome #libregraphics #foss #itsfoss
Best Tools For Taking and Editing Screenshots in Linux
Here are several ways you can take screenshots and edit the screenshots by adding text, arrows etc. Instructions and mentioned screenshot tools are valid for Ubuntu and other major Linux distributions.Ankush Das (It's FOSS)
As of late I am deeply conflicted about #GodotEngine 😿
+ I love the design philosophy; I think it's [one of / the] best libre general-purpose 3D-capable engine out there. I use it and promote it.
- I've learned shocking things about reduz (Juan Linietsky) that made me really sad and I don't trust him in regards to money and power within the project.
I don't want to go into specifics, because there's too much to cover in a toot.
Don't downplay "haters" without evaluating their points.
#FOSS
@itsfoss just published an article for April Fools' Day.
https://news.itsfoss.com/microsoft-ubuntu/
It's really one of the better April Fools' pranks I've ever come across. It's grounded and almost believable that it actually had me there for a minute! 😂
Good one, guys!
#AprilFools #AprilFoolsDay #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Microsoft #Windows10
Microsoft Decides to Promote Ubuntu to Windows 10 Users
What a day to be alive!Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)
XZ tools and libraries compromised with a critical issue https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/xz-tools-and-libraries-compromised-with-a-critical-issue/
#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource
XZ tools and libraries compromised with a critical issue
There's been an urgent security bulletin sent out in a few places today in the Linux sphere that relates to the XZ tools and libraries with liblzma, as certain version have been compromised.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
SDL 3 will prefer Wayland Over X11, if certain protocols are available https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/sdl-3-will-prefer-wayland-over-x11-if-certain-protocols-are-available/
SDL 3 will prefer Wayland Over X11, if certain protocols are available
Less than a week ago, SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) developers restarted the discussion regarding whether Wayland should be configured as the preferred over X11, but now Wayland will be sticking if certain Wayland protocols are available.nwildner (GamingOnLinux)
Free and open source action-adventure RPG 'Veloren' update 0.16 out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/free-and-open-source-action-adventure-rpg-veloren-update-016-out-now/
Free and open source action-adventure RPG 'Veloren' update 0.16 out now
It's free, it's open source and it's looking good! Veloren is a action-adventure role-playing game set in a vast fantasy world and a brand new release is out with update 0.16.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
SDL 3 has a first preview release out with HDR and Vulkan for the 2D rendering API https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/sdl-3-has-a-first-preview-release-out-with-hdr-and-vulkan-for-the-2d-rendering-api/
#SDL #OpenSource #FOSS #GameDev
SDL 3 has a first preview release out with HDR and Vulkan for the 2D rendering API
Fun times ahead for game developers, as the very popular SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) has a preview of the upcoming SDL 3 now available for feedback and testing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
MangoHud manager GOverlay 1.1.1 released upgrading to QT6 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/mangohud-manager-goverlay-111-released-upgrading-to-qt6/
#OpenSource #Linux #LinuxGaming #FOSS
MangoHud manager GOverlay 1.1.1 released upgrading to QT6
GOverlay, the app you can use if you want a UI to manage overlays like MangoHud has a new release out that upgrades its insides and fixes some bugs.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Windows compatibility layer Wine 9.5 released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-95-released/
#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource #Wine
Windows compatibility layer Wine 9.5 released
Another two weeks are done and so a fresh update of the Windows compatibility layer is live with the Wine 9.5 development release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Activitypub or Atproto ... one item that both Mastodon have in common with Bluesky is amount of "spam" links and accounts boosting those "spammy" accounts
Several "award winning art / photo" profiles I saw had 5 or more links including their pinned post
Win goes to Bluesky since they seem to have better control of that ... for now
#photography #mastodon
#pixelfed #misskey #lemmy #opensource #foss #bluesky #atproto #fediverse #activitypub
We’re seeking input from #FOSS maintainers as we design a fellowship program pilot. We want to test a support mechanism that addresses structural issues in the FOSS ecosystem, and support maintainers who work on open digital infrastructure in the public interest.
If you maintain open source projects, we would be very grateful if you could take ten minutes to respond to the survey:
https://survey.sovereigntechfund.de/968766
Please also repost and share with FOSS maintainers you know. Thanks!
CoreCtrl adds AMD RX 7000 series fan curve controls, Intel CPU temperature sensors https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/corectrl-adds-amd-rx-7000-series-fan-curve-controls-intel-cpu-temperature-sensors/
#Linux #OpenSource #FOSS
CoreCtrl adds AMD RX 7000 series fan curve controls, Intel CPU temperature sensors
CoreCtrl is a useful application giving you a full GUI for adjusting your CPU and GPU profiles on Linux, and the latest release has expanded the hardware features supported.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PSA to everyone to not use brave browser @brave@mastodon.social, the CEO of Brave Software is bigoted (donated to anti-lgbtqia+ organizations trying to ban gay marriage in the past and still has never addressed it or apologized) and was also against the Covid Lockdowns and is anti-vax. Using brave browser contributes to oppression of LGBTQIA+ ppl and contributes to brave software financially through ads and other means.
I recommend anyone still using brave browser to switch to ungoogled-chromium as a non-bigoted degoogled chromium-based browser alternative. @floccus@fosstodon.org is a good browser extension to use on ungoogled-chromium to sync your bookmarks.
Source for claims: https://community.brave.com/t/brave-needs-to-address-brendan-eich/281044 (contains links to claims within the post, multiple citations for everything here stated.) #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtqia #bravebrowser #chromium #ungoogled-chromium #browser #browsers #queer #lesbian #gay #trans #intersex #ace #asexual #aro #aromantic #foss #opensource #freesoftware #software #queeradvocacy #queerrights
Brave Needs to Address Brendan Eich
Copy/paste from https://www.reddit.com/r/brave_browser/comments/pkj5hz/brave_needs_to_address_brendan_eich/ To start, don’t get me wrong. I adore the Brave developers and the things they have accomplished.Brave Community
For our second spotlight we are shining a light on @gamingonlinux who keeps us informed with #Linux #News and #Gaming.
Liam, we can’t imagine the #Fediverse without you. You add so much to the community and you never let the trolls take you down! We also love that your website adheres to the #FediPUG code of conduct.
Thank you for all your hard work! We hope to be reading your articles for many years to come!
#Videogames #Games #PC #SteamDeck #FOSS #OpenSource #Meme #Memes #funny #quote
OBS Studio 30.1 out now with AV1 support for VA-API, PipeWire Video Capture https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/obs-studio-30-1-out-now-with-av1-support-for-va-api-pipewire-video-capture/
OBS Studio 30.1 out now with AV1 support for VA-API, PipeWire Video Capture
OBS Studio has a brand new release available with some fancy sounding features, making it still the absolute best and easiest way to record and livestream video on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux kernel 6.8 is out now with lots of new features https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/linux-kernel-6-8-is-out-now-with-lots-of-new-features/
Linux kernel 6.8 is out now with lots of new features
Linux kernel 6.8 has been released now by Linus Torvalds and as usual, there's absolutely tons of changes and new features.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
OpenRCT2 for RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 adds Ukrainian language, partial underground building https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/openrct2-for-rollercoaster-tycoon-2-adds-ukrainian-language-partial-underground-building/
#FOSS #OpenSource #RollerCoasterTycoon2
OpenRCT2 for RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 adds Ukrainian language, partial underground building
OpenRCT2 continues to keep the dream of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 alive, with a new release v0.4.9 now available adding in some new features and plenty of bug fixes.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Shout out to @itsfoss for including us in their amazing new article! Check it out at: https://news.itsfoss.com/interesting-linux-apps/
#foss #opensource #linux
Open-source Vulkan driver for NVIDIA hardware in Mesa, NVK, is now ready for prime time https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/open-source-vulkan-driver-for-nvidia-hardware-in-mesa-nvk-is-now-ready-for-prime-time/
Open-source Vulkan driver for NVIDIA hardware in Mesa, NVK, is now ready for prime time
The future of NVIDIA hardware on Linux is here with the open source Vulkan driver NVK in Mesa, as there's now a Merge Request to have it shipped by default.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Lots of exciting updates coming to the free & open source RPG Veloren https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/lots-of-exciting-updates-coming-to-the-free-open-source-rpg-veloren/
Lots of exciting updates coming to the free & open source RPG Veloren
Veloren, the free and open source action-adventure role-playing voxel game made in Rust keeps evolving. Since its last public v0.15 release in July 2023, much has changed and lots of improvements were made so far.nwildner (GamingOnLinux)
The future has arrived - KDE Plasma 6 desktop released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/the-future-has-arrived-kde-plasma-6-desktop-released/
The future has arrived - KDE Plasma 6 desktop released
The KDE team announced "MegaRelease 6", a big upgrade that includes Plasma 6, Frameworks 6 and Gear 24.02 with tons of improvements to this popular desktop environment that's used on the Steam Deck for Desktop Mode.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Free and open source evolution sim Thrive gets big new gameplay features in v0.6.5 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/free-and-open-source-evolution-sim-thrive-gets-big-new-gameplay-features-in-v065/
#FOSS #OpenSource #Linux
Free and open source evolution sim Thrive gets big new gameplay features in v0.6.5
Thrive is a free and open source evolution sim from Revolutionary Games Studio that's currently in-development, and a new release has rolled out with v0.6.5 bringing some gameplay additions.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
NVIDIA open source driver to use NVK + Zink for OpenGL on newer GPUs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/nvidia-open-source-driver-to-use-nvk-zink-for-opengl-on-newer-gpus/
NVIDIA open source driver to use NVK + Zink for OpenGL on newer GPUs
A recent merge request on the Mesa Git repository added the initial support for allowing drivers to chose Zink as the translation layer for handling OpenGL.nwildner (GamingOnLinux)
Cross-platform development library SDL3 gets a Vulkan Renderer and camera API https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/cross-platform-development-library-sdl3-gets-a-vulkan-renderer-and-camera-api/
#GameDev #FOSS #OpenSource #Vulkan #SDL
Cross-platform development library SDL3 gets a Vulkan Renderer and camera API
With development work ongoing for SDL3, some recent exciting improvements include a Vulkan Render backend and a camera API.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Hey Fedi! We're hosting a panel at SCALE 21x with some of the major players in the Linux desktop ecosystem to discuss where we go from here, any big ideas you want us to discuss?
Here's our list as of now: https://outline.fyralabs.com/s/8f1ce882-0760-4041-97e8-2dca17ddb8bd
And the abstract: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/21x/presentations/where-does-linux-desktop-go-here
Post your ideas in the replies!
#foss #linux #oss #opensource #gnome #kde #stardustxr #stardust #vanillaos #xdg #scale21x
Topics
Most of the questions in the document will not be covered. The questions are meant to serve as discussion starters for each topic to be used as the conversation permits.outline.fyralabs.com
The next beta version of #Signal will be version 7.0.0.
There's a good reason for the round number. This will be the first version where usernames and phone number privacy are available outside of the staging environment.
From this version on, you'll be able to talk to people on Signal without revealing your phone number, and also, you may use Signal without revealing to people who have your number saved that you do.
This is huge.
https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/compare/v6.47.4...v7.0.0
#Privacy #FOSS #OpenSource #PNP
Comparing v6.47.4...v7.0.0 · signalapp/Signal-Android
A private messenger for Android. Contribute to signalapp/Signal-Android development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
DOSBox Staging 0.81.0 out now with new CRT shaders and lots of graphics improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/dosbox-staging-0-81-0-out-now-with-new-crt-shaders-and-lots-of-graphics-improvements/
DOSBox Staging 0.81.0 out now with new CRT shaders and lots of graphics improvements
DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and modern development practices, giving you the great compatibility of classic games with plenty of extras. A new release is available with DOSBox Staging 0.81.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 9.2 brings Mono updates, system tray fixes and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/wine-92-brings-mono-updates-system-tray-fixes-and-more/
#Wine #FOSS #OpenSource
Wine 9.2 brings Mono updates, system tray fixes and more
Another development release of the Windows compatibility layer is here with Wine 9.2, bringing with it some new features and fixes so here's what's changed.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux gaming performance display MangoHud v0.7.1 is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/linux-gaming-performance-display-mangohud-v071-is-out-now/
#Linux #LinuxGaming #FOSS #OpenSource
Linux gaming performance display MangoHud v0.7.1 is out now
MangoHud is the fantastic tool you can use to display various amounts of performance information while gaming on Linux, it's also what the Steam Deck uses for the HUD too. A new version 0.7.1 is out now!Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Godot Engine 4.3 will have official Wayland support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/godot-engine-43-will-have-official-wayland-support/
#Godot #GodotEngine #FOSS
Godot Engine 4.3 will have official Wayland support
2024 is clearly the year of Wayland on the desktop, and now Godot Engine will have official Wayland support with an upcoming new release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Qualys discovers glibc flaw that could enable attackers to gain full root access https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/qualys-discovers-glibc-flaw-that-could-enable-attackers-to-gain-full-root-access/
#Linux #OpenSource #FOSS
Qualys discovers glibc flaw that could enable attackers to gain full root access
Well, here's another remind to keep your PC up to date. Despite Linux being know for security, it's not perfect (no software is) and researchers at Qualys discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the GNU C Library.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)