Our second series is now ready! "Privacy & Security Series for Linux Users" contains information on how to secure your Linux systems from A to Z.
https://fosspost.org/privacy-security-series/
Our first series was the "Full Linux Guide": https://fosspost.org/linux-full-guide/
https://fosspost.org/privacy-security-series/
Our first series was the "Full Linux Guide": https://fosspost.org/linux-full-guide/
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GNOME is going to switch into a new versioning scheme, so the next version is going to be GNOME 40, not 3.40: https://discourse.gnome.org/t/new-gnome-versioning-scheme/4235
I guess it makes the same sense as GNOME itself does. (/s).
I guess it makes the same sense as GNOME itself does. (/s).
GNOME Discourse
New GNOME versioning scheme
Hi all; after various off-line/in person talks, last year I started a discussion on Discourse about the existing version scheme of GNOME. This topic was also raised in July, and discussed at the release team meeting during GUADEC. Now that the GNOME 3.37…
GitHub CLI tool version 1.0 was just released: https://github.blog/2020-09-17-github-cli-1-0-is-now-available/
It works on Linux, macOS and Windows. Licensed under MIT license.
It works on Linux, macOS and Windows. Licensed under MIT license.
The GitHub Blog
GitHub CLI 1.0 is now available
GitHub CLI brings GitHub to your terminal. It reduces context switching, helps you focus, and enables you to more easily script and create your own workflows. Earlier this year, we…
Mozilla is going to shut down both Firefox Send and Firefox Notes services: https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2020/09/17/update-on-firefox-send-and-firefox-notes/
Too sad, as we had a draft titled: "Firefox Notes is a Hidden Gem For Note-Taking" but looks we will never publish it :(
Too sad, as we had a draft titled: "Firefox Notes is a Hidden Gem For Note-Taking" but looks we will never publish it :(
The Mozilla Blog
Update on Firefox Send and Firefox Notes
We are announcing the end of life for two legacy services that grew out of the Firefox Test Pilot program: Firefox Send and Firefox Notes. Both services are being decommissioned and will no longer be a part of our product family.
Wanna check a 21 years of progress on an issue related to an open source program? Check all these conversations of Thunderbird over 21 years in order to add OpenPGP support: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=22687
Finally marked as fixed 20 days ago! :)
Finally marked as fixed 20 days ago! :)
bugzilla.mozilla.org
22687 - (pgp) [meta] OpenPGP support
RESOLVED (kaie) in MailNews Core - Security: OpenPGP. Last updated 2020-09-24.
Fair Code vs Open Source, Which Wins The Future?
https://fosspost.org/fair-code-open-source/
https://fosspost.org/fair-code-open-source/
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Fair Code Vs Open Source, Which Wins The Future?
Fair code is a new software development model which aims to replace the long-ruling open source model. Fair code authors argue that open source software lack
Firefox 81 released, with interesting updates
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/81.0/releasenotes/
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/81.0/releasenotes/
Mozilla
Firefox 81.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes
Lenovo adds Ubuntu pre-installed to more than 30 models of its computers: https://ubuntu.com/blog/lenovo-expand-enterprise-desktop-range-preinstalled-with-ubuntu
Ubuntu
Lenovo expand enterprise desktop range preinstalled with Ubuntu | Ubuntu
Today, Lenovo announced the expansion of its Linux program to include selected ThinkPad and ThinkStation PCs preinstalled with Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS. Designed to be the daily drivers for developers across the globe, the ThinkPad and ThinkStation ranges…
There are some serious issues in Mozilla's structure and work. Especially when you see their Twitter account talking about "Feminist Internet" while the browser's marketshare keeps failing: http://calpaterson.com/mozilla.html
calpaterson.com
Firefox usage is down 85% despite Mozilla's top exec pay going up 400%
Mozilla is in an absolute state: high overheads, falling usage of Firefox, questionable sources of revenue and now making big cuts to engineering as their income falls.
#PostgreSQL 13 database system was just released: https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/2077/
Looks bloated with improvements and new features.
Looks bloated with improvements and new features.
Calibre (Open source ebook reader & manager) version 5.0 released, finally ported to Python 3: https://calibre-ebook.com/new-in/fourteen
Calibre-Ebook
calibre - New in calibre 5.0
calibre: The one stop solution for all your e-book needs. Comprehensive e-book software.
Apple just open sourced the core "System" library for Swift language, and also ported it to Linux.
https://swift.org/blog/swift-system/
https://swift.org/blog/swift-system/
Swift.org
Swift System is Now Open Source
In June, Apple introduced Swift System, a new library for Apple platforms that provides idiomatic interfaces to system calls and low-level currency types. Today, I’m excited to announce that we’re open-sourcing System and adding Linux support! Our vision…
Microsoft is Planning to Run Linux Programs on Windows
https://fosspost.org/microsoft-to-run-linux-apps-on-windows/
https://fosspost.org/microsoft-to-run-linux-apps-on-windows/
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Microsoft Is Planning To Run Linux Programs On Windows
Running Windows apps on Linux is quite the norm for many Linux users, but Microsoft is flipping the table today with plans to run Linux programs on Windows.
F-Droid is an open source alternative to Google Play. Today, it celebrates 10 years of service!
https://f-droid.org/2010/09/29/f-droid-is-here.html
Check it from https://f-droid.org
https://f-droid.org/2010/09/29/f-droid-is-here.html
Check it from https://f-droid.org
f-droid.org
F-Droid Is Here | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is dedicated to Free and Open Source (FOSS) software on the Android platform. Here you will find news, reviews and other features covering all things...