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linuxiac.bsky.social
LibreOffice 26.8 is now available with a new Paragraph Composer in Writer, native OpenType variable font support, Calc improvements, and better document compatibility.
linuxiac.com/libreoffice-...

#OpenSource #OfficeSuite
LibreOffice 26.8 Released with New Paragraph Composer, Variable Font Support
LibreOffice 26.8 is now available with a new Paragraph Composer in Writer, native OpenType variable font support, Calc improvements, and better document compatibility.
linuxiac.com
August 26, 2026 at 11:39 AM
fradie59.bsky.social
Seit Jahren wird vor der Gefahr gewarnt, die von US-Konzernen wie #Microsoft, #Google, #Amazon ausgeht!
Trotzdem hat die Verwaltung statt auf #OpenSource weiter auf #Office365 usw gesetzt, über 90% der Kommunen könnten quasi lahm gelegt werden!
Europas Abhängigkeit von Microsoft: Eine Gefahr für die digitale Souveränität?
Europas digitale Souveränität steht auf dem Spiel: Die Dominanz von Microsoft und anderen US-Tech-Giganten gefährdet den Schutz und die Kontrolle europäischer Daten.
www.digitalsamba.com
September 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
skuth.us
The biggest argument for #opensource technology is just using windows 11
November 17, 2024 at 1:23 AM
murderveggie.bsky.social
No, I'm not religious, but I believe in the holy trinity.

Obligatory #opensource #gamedev edition

#GodotEngine #Blender #Aseprite
Godot Game Engine Blender Modelling Software Aseprite Pixelart Tool
April 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
steinmakesgames.bsky.social
Developing a game compatible with Linux doesn't necessarily drive any significant increase in sales, but instead leads to far more bug reports.

So, was it worth it? Read @software.kodera.pl's experience.

#Linux #PCGaming #GamingOnLinux #Godot #OpenSource #gamedev
December 29, 2024 at 1:29 PM
linuxiac.bsky.social
Statcounter reports Linux at 10.65% of desktop usage in North America, with Cloudflare data lending further support to the milestone.
linuxiac.com/linux-deskto...

#Linux #OpenSource
Linux Desktop Market Share Surpasses 10% in North America
Statcounter reports Linux at 10.65% of desktop usage in North America, with Cloudflare data lending further support to the milestone.
linuxiac.com
August 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
libreoffice.bsky.social
Our next major update is coming! #LibreOffice 26.8 will be released in August, with many new features, improvements and fixes. Help our community to test the first beta version: qa.blog.documentfoundation.org/2026/07/08/l... #foss #openSource #freesoftware
LibreOffice 26.8 banner
July 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM
goodgamestuff.bsky.social
Legendary player Winamp recreated with Godot as open source.
https://github.com/Dowsley/GodAmp

#godot #gamedev #opensource #winamp
May 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
libreoffice.bsky.social
Improvements are coming to #LibreOffice's tabbed user interface, in our next major update, due in August! Big thanks to our Design community for working on them. (Of course, the menu+toolbar interface option isn't going away 😉) #foss #opensource #freesoftware
Screenshot of tabbed user interface, with colours
June 22, 2026 at 7:57 AM
gamingonlinux.com
KDE developers' attempts at creating LLM guidelines are not going well
#KDE #AI #OpenSource #Linux
KDE developers' attempts at creating LLM guidelines are not going well
It seems the KDE developers want to allow some use of generative AI / LLMs, as they're working on a policy of guidelines for it.
www.gamingonlinux.com
September 22, 2026 at 9:45 AM
9to5linux.com
#LibreOffice 26.2.4 Open-Source Office Suite Released with More Than 40 Bug Fixes 9to5linux.com/libreoffice-...

#OpenSource #Linux
LibreOffice 26.2.4 Open-Source Office Suite Released with More Than 40 Bug Fixes - 9to5Linux
LibreOffice 26.2.4 is now available for download as the third point release to the LibreOffice 26.2 office suite series with 48 bug fixes.
9to5linux.com
June 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM
9to5linux.com
First Look at Audacity 4: A Beautiful and Modern Revamp of the Popular Audio Editor 9to5linux.com/first-look-a...

#OpenSource #Linux
First Look at Audacity 4: A Beautiful and Modern Revamp of the Audio Editor - 9to5Linux
A first look at the new features and improvements in the upcoming Audacity 4 open-source audio editor for Linux.
9to5linux.com
June 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
gamingonlinux.com
Lepton from Valve to run Android games on Linux is now open source
#Lepton #SteamFrame #SteamOS #OpenSource #Valve #Steam
Lepton from Valve to run Android games on Linux is now open source
Valve have officially opened up the source code for Lepton, their compatibility layer to run Android games on Linux for the Steam Frame.
www.gamingonlinux.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:26 AM
libreoffice.bsky.social
We're getting very close to #LibreOffice 26.8, our next major release! The first release candidate is now available, for testing: qa.blog.documentfoundation.org/2026/07/22/l... #foss #openSource #freesoftware
LibreOffice 26.8 RC1 banner
July 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
eulinuxevolutionde.eurosky.social
Nachfolger von Windows: Staatskanzlei Kiel stellt auf Linux um
www.heise.de/news/Nachfol...

#Linux #LinuxNews #LinuxDE #LinuxNewsDE #EULE #EULEde #Staatskanzlei #Kiel #Windows #OpenSource #Open-Source
Nachfolger von Windows: Staatskanzlei Kiel stellt auf Linux um
Schleswig-Holstein treibt den Wechsel von Microsoft auf Open Source voran. Nach E-Mail und Office läuft die Kieler Staatskanzlei nun weitgehend unter Linux.
www.heise.de
September 21, 2026 at 5:13 PM
freecad.org
FreeCAD 1.1.2 is out. Bugfix release only, no new features, but 32% of the patches fix BIM and core issues, and 12% are security fixes.
Recommended update for everyone!

blog.freecad.org/2026/07/23/freecad-1-1-2-released/

Support the project: wiki.freecad.org/Donate

#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
FreeCAD 1.1.2 released
We are pleased to announce the release of version 1.1.2. This release pulls important fixes from the current development branch without adding any new features. 32% of the backported patches fix is…
blog.freecad.org
July 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
freecad.org
The most important FreeCAD feature to date has arrived: Banana For Scale. Install from the Addon Manager and add a banana or soda can to your model for instant scale reference in screenshots.

blog.freecad.org/2026/07/12/new-addon-banana-for-scale/

#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Addon #BananaForScale
New Addon; Banana For Scale!
Take a seat, mark the time and remember where you were for this announcement of our most important new feature to date. Indeed, whilst making excellent technical drawings on the TechDraw workbench,…
blog.freecad.org
July 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
gamingonlinux.com
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port Dusklight 2.0 brings modding, a randomizer and more
#Dusklight #Nintendo #PCGaming #Linux #Zelda #Retro #OpenSource
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port Dusklight 2.0 brings modding, a randomizer and more
More retro Nintendo goodies for you with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess reimplementation Dusklight version 2.0 bringing major new features.
www.gamingonlinux.com
September 21, 2026 at 7:57 AM
linuxiac.bsky.social
LibreOffice 26.2.5 is now available with 21 bug fixes addressing crashes, Calc regressions, document rendering, and interface issues.
linuxiac.com/libreoffice-...

#OpenSource #OfficeSUite
LibreOffice 26.2.5 Open-Source Office Suite Released with 21 Bug Fixes
LibreOffice 26.2.5 is now available with 21 bug fixes addressing crashes, Calc regressions, document rendering, and interface issues.
linuxiac.com
July 24, 2026 at 9:14 AM
satellitesci.bsky.social
It's been a long time in the making, but our new #opensource paper has just been published in Remote Sensing of Environment! 🛰️🎉

"Time and tide: Mapping the changing 3D shape of Australia's dynamic intertidal zone using time series satellite data"

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Scientific figure showing DEA Intertidal outputs
September 24, 2026 at 4:23 AM
libreoffice.bsky.social
We hope you're enjoying the new features and improvements in #LibreOffice 26.8! This was all made possible thanks to your donations, which are the majority of @tdforg.bsky.social funding: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/08... #foss #opensource #freesoftware
August 28, 2026 at 8:52 AM
gamingonlinux.com
Ubuntu to get quicker Linux kernel security updates due to so many AI reports
#AI #Ubuntu #DistroNews #OpenSource #Linux
Ubuntu to get quicker Linux kernel security updates due to so many AI reports
Ubuntu maker Canonical announced they're going to be pushing out Linux kernel upgrades more rapidly, due to the increasing amount of security issues.
www.gamingonlinux.com
September 24, 2026 at 9:58 AM
gamingonlinux.com
Flathub moves to ban nearly all apps and submissions made with generative AI
#Linux #OpenSource #Flathub #AI #GenAI
Flathub moves to ban nearly all apps and submissions made with generative AI
Flathub, one of the most popular ways to grab applications on Linux, has a newly updated generative AI policy - where it's pretty much all banned.
www.gamingonlinux.com
May 29, 2026 at 12:24 PM
libreoffice.bsky.social
New in #LibreOffice 26.8: Clearer UI text – Many menu entries, option labels and interface strings have been refined throughout LibreOffice, improving clarity and consistency. wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes... #foss #opensource #freesoftware
September 22, 2026 at 6:51 AM