##opensource
"W3C Developers" is your go-to account for practical information and tools to learn, build, and move the Web forward: w3.org/developers and on YT!

We operate in the open, and welcome your feedback and contributions on all @w3.org web standards, guidelines and
#OpenSource software: github.com/w3c
November 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I've written a textbook to teach AI literacy. Actually, it's 14,000 words, so "textbook" is probably too grand. It's non-technical & designed for students who use AI but have no idea how it works. #EduSky

I'm releasing it open source (OEM)! #opensource

Check it out here:
github.com/aedessler/LL...
GitHub - aedessler/LLM-book
Contribute to aedessler/LLM-book development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
November 8, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Mesa 26.3.0 arrives with many Linux graphics driver enhancements
#Mesa #Drivers #OpenSource #Linux #LinuxGaming
Mesa 26.3.0 arrives with many Linux graphics driver enhancements
While there's no announcement for it yet, the Mesa 26.3.0 open source drivers release is tagged and out now. Bringing many enhancements for gamers!
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
UI improvements, dark mode tweaks, extended Calc functions, better Wayland support, new help content, code cleanups, compatibility fixes... All these coming to #LibreOffice, thanks to our developer and QA communities: qa.blog.documentfoundation.org/2026/11/09/q... #foss #opensource #freesoftware
November 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
X.Org Security Advisory released for November 10th - multiple security issues in X.Org X server
#OpenSource #Security #Linux #XOrg
X.Org Security Advisory released for November 10th - multiple security issues in X.Org X server
A fresh X.Org Security Advisory has been released today, noting multiple security issues in X.Org X server. Here we go again huh?
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Another, brighter week of #bevy! My spirits are higher, and it's time for another #bevymergetrain, as we venture boldly forth into the depths of #opensource. 18 PRs, from a maintainer's perspective! There's so much unspoken lore in FOSS; here, I try and speak it.

gist.github.com/alice-i-ceci...
Bevy Merge Train for 2026-11-09
Bevy Merge Train for 2026-11-09. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
gist.github.com
November 10, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Phantom Blade Zero, AION 2, The Forest and more
#Proton #SteamOS #SteamFrame #SteamDeck #SteamMachine #OpenSource
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Phantom Blade Zero, AION 2, The Forest and more
Valve released an early update to Proton Experimental to bring fixes for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS including Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Frame.
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
OpenZ is an open-source 3D fan remake of the RTS 'Z' (The Bitmap Brothers, 1996)
#OpenZ #NativeLinux #Strategy #NewRelease #RTS #OpenSource #Retro #SteamDeck
OpenZ is an open-source 3D fan remake of the RTS 'Z' (The Bitmap Brothers, 1996)
Anyone remember the classic strategy game Z from The Bitmap Brothers? A true and brutally difficult classic that's been revived by fans in 3D.
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
After nine months and over 900 hours, Cthangband (the Angband variant I've been maintaining since 1998) is now fully converted to GDScript and now runs as a Godot game!

You can get the latest release for free here:

github.com/Gurbintroll/...

#roguelike #godot #opensource #angband #cthangband
Releases · Gurbintroll/Cthangband
The Cthangband roguelike game. Contribute to Gurbintroll/Cthangband development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
November 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Mozilla #Firefox 160 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New 9to5linux.com/mozilla-fire...

#OpenSource #Linux
Mozilla Firefox 160 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What's New - 9to5Linux
Mozilla Firefox 160 open-source web browser is now available for download with Mini Window, support for MathML content in PDFs, and more.
9to5linux.com
November 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM
New in #LibreOffice 26.8: Excel controls in Navigator – Imported Excel form controls are now visible in Calc's Navigator, making complex workbooks easier to explore. wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes... #foss #opensource #freesoftware
November 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#KDE Plasma 6.8.3 Released with More Improvements for Multi-Monitor Setups 9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6...

@kde.org #Linux #OpenSource
KDE Plasma 6.8.3 Released with More Improvements for Multi-Monitor Setups - 9to5Linux
KDE Plasma 6.8.3 is now available as the third maintenance update to the KDE Plasma 6.8 desktop environment series with more bug fixes.
9to5linux.com
November 10, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Mozilla Thunderbird 160 Email Client Released with Various Improvements 9to5linux.com/mozilla-thun...

#OpenSource #Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird 160 Email Client Released with Various Improvements - 9to5Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird 160 email client is now available for download with support for selecting all filters in the Message Filters dialog.
9to5linux.com
November 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Heroes of Might and Magic 2 project fheroes2 version 1.1.18 is out now
#OpenSource #NativeLinux #Retro #HoMM2 #RPG
Heroes of Might and Magic 2 project fheroes2 version 1.1.18 is out now
Dear players of HoMM2 and fans of the fheroes2 project! After a very long delay and endless waiting, we are finally releasing the next version.
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 9, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Firefox 160 adds Mini Window, Picture-in-Picture playback speed controls, on-device speech recognition in 40 languages, and improved MKV support.
linuxiac.com/firefox-160-...

#Mozilla #Firefox #OpenSource
Mozilla Firefox 160 Introduces Mini Window, Picture-in-Picture Speed Controls
Firefox 160 adds Mini Window, Picture-in-Picture playback speed controls, on-device speech recognition in 40 languages, and improved MKV support.
linuxiac.com
November 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Blender 5.3 Is Out with the Vulkan Backend by Default on Linux 9to5linux.com/blender-5-3-...

#OpenSource #Linux
Blender 5.3 Is Out with the Vulkan Backend by Default on Linux - 9to5Linux
Blender 5.3 open-source 3D graphics software is now available for download with the Vulkan backend by default on Linux and other changes.
9to5linux.com
November 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Mesa 26.3 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New 9to5linux.com/mesa-26-3-op...

#Linux #OpenSource
Mesa 26.3 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New - 9to5Linux
Mesa 26.3 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with new features and improvements across all supported drivers.
9to5linux.com
November 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
KDE's Dolphin file manager regains its Columns view after 15 years, offering side-by-side folder navigation and customizable column widths.
linuxiac.com/kde-dolphin-...

#KDE #OpenSource
KDE Dolphin File Manager Gets Columns View Back After 15 Years
KDE's Dolphin file manager regains its Columns view after 15 years, offering side-by-side folder navigation and customizable column widths.
linuxiac.com
November 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
KDE Plasma 6.9 improves desktop widgets, adds customizable OSD positioning, enhances panel behavior, and speeds up Spectacle.
linuxiac.com/kde-plasma-6...

#KDE #OpenSource
KDE Plasma 6.9 to Improve Widgets, Panels, and Desktop Customization
KDE Plasma 6.9 improves desktop widgets, adds customizable OSD positioning, enhances panel behavior, and speeds up Spectacle.
linuxiac.com
November 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM