@governa@fosstodon.org

ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

The Last MPEG-4 Visual Patent Has Expired https://www.phoronix.com/news/Last-MPEG-4-Patent-Expired

phoronix.com

The Last MPEG-4 Visual Patent Has Expired

If you are looking for a reason to celebrate today, the last of the MPEG-4 Part 2 patents expired today.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 3mo ago

30 years ago, HoTMaiL launched on July 4, 1996, helping make web-based email feel normal. This 1996 homepage said it was already “over 500,000 users strong.” Today, it is a reminder of how simple the early internet looked before inboxes became identity, work, security, and our entire digital lives.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#GOG confirm they are working towards GOG Galaxy on #Linux

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/gog-confirm-they-are-working-towards-gog-galaxy-on-linux/

GamingOnLinux

GOG confirm they are working towards GOG Galaxy on Linux

GOG previously said they planned to look closer at Linux, and that it was the next major frontier - and they

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

Your #Android phone is downgrading your #Bluetooth headphones, and one developer setting fixes it

https://www.makeuseof.com/android-picks-wrong-bluetooth-codec-for-earbuds-fixing-takes-one-setting/

MakeUseOf

Your Android phone is downgrading your Bluetooth headphones, and one developer setting fixes it

This is a gamechanger.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 3mo ago

#OpenSource Printer Without Subscriptions https://www.opensourceforu.com/2026/07/open-source-printer-without-subscriptions/

Open Source For You

Open-Source Printer Without Subscriptions - Open Source For You

The open-source inkjet printer prototype combines digital rights management (DRM)-free, subscription-free printing

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#FreeBSD 16 Retires The Last Of Its #GPL Code From Its Base System https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-16-Goes-GPL-Free

phoronix.com

FreeBSD 16 Retires The Last Of Its GPL Code From Its Base System

As of this past week in the FreeBSD source tree for FreeBSD 16, the last of the GNU GPL licensed code from the base system has been retired.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#OpenUK Wants Britain to Stop Giving Away #OpenSource Creations

They point to MCP, built by two engineers in London, that ended up under US-based governance.

https://itsfoss.com/news/british-flavored-linux-foundation-proposal/

itsfoss.com

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 3mo ago

First Look at #GentleOS, a New Operating System for Really Old Computers https://www.techeblog.com/gentleos-new-operating-system-old-computers/

TechEBlog

First Look at GentleOS, a New Operating System for Really Old Computers

Old machines often end up sidelined once faster hardware arrives. Yet plenty of people still own working 386-era laptops and desktops that boot just fine. GentleOS steps in as a project built specifically for those systems. It delivers a graphical desktop experience without demanding modern resources or complex setup. Luke 8086, the developer, worked on this operating system as a hobby. The goal is to provide hobbyists with a clean platform on which to work with vintage x86 hardware or run inter

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

Building an #AmigaOS Development Environment in 2026

https://turtleware.eu/posts/Building-an-AmigaOS-Development-Environment-in-2026.html

#Amiga #Commodore

turtleware.eu

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 3mo ago

Curated list of #opensource software alternatives to proprietary tools https://github.com/piotrkulpinski/openalternative

GitHub

GitHub - piotrkulpinski/open-source-alternatives: Curated list of open source alternatives to proprietary software.

Curated list of open source alternatives to proprietary software. - piotrkulpinski/open-source-alternatives

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search

https://www.pcmag.com/news/grapheneos-defends-data-wiping-function-that-blocked-us-border-search

PCMAG

GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search

The foundation behind the ultra-secure Android-based OS is speaking out after an activist was indicted for using a 'duress password' to prevent federal agents from searching his phone.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 3mo ago

#Brave Gives #Linux Users Its Stripped Down Origin Browser for Free https://linuxiac.com/brave-gives-linux-users-its-stripped-down-origin-browser-for-free/

Linuxiac

Brave Gives Linux Users Its Stripped Down Origin Browser for Free

Brave Origin is a minimalist Brave edition that costs $59.99 on other platforms but is free for Linux users.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

GTK2 Gets an Unofficial Revival Fork for Legacy #Linux Apps

https://linuxiac.com/gtk2-gets-an-unofficial-revival-fork-for-legacy-linux-apps/

Linuxiac

GTK2 Gets an Unofficial Revival Fork for Legacy Linux Apps

A Devuan community developer has launched GTK2-NG, a fork designed to maintain compatibility for legacy GTK2 software on current Linux systems.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 4mo ago

A raycasting first-person shooter written in #COBOL https://github.com/icitry/FPS.cob

GitHub

GitHub - icitry/FPS.cob

Contribute to icitry/FPS.cob development by creating an account on GitHub.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#Linux is Getting a Kill Switch!

https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-killswitch-proposal/

It's FOSS

Linux is Getting a Kill Switch!

This AI-assisted patch would let admins disable vulnerable kernel functions until a proper fix ships.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#Keychron Built #OpenSource Firmware for Gaming Mice, and #Linux Users Stand to Gain the Most https://itsfoss.com/news/keychron-zgm-mouse-firmware/

It's FOSS

Keychron Built Open Source Firmware for Gaming Mice, and Linux Users Stand to Gain the Most

Built on Zephyr RTOS and licensed under GPL-3.0, the firmware is scheduled to ship first on the Keychron G6 HE next year.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#CISA shares advice on isolating vital systems during cyberattacks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-shares-advice-on-isolating-vital-systems-during-cyberattacks/

bleepingcomputer.com

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#FAA says seats on hundreds of #Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections

https://www.reuters.com/world/faa-says-seats-hundreds-boeing-737-max-were-incorrectly-installed-2026-07-27/

reuters.com

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

How Rolls-Royce Quietly Used The #Airbus A330neo's Engine To Fix The #Boeing 787's Broken One

https://simpleflying.com/how-rolls-royce-quietly-used-airbus-a330neo-engine-fix-boeing-787-broken-one/

simpleflying.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#Collabora Online 26.04 Office Suite Released with Optional #AI Assistant

https://linuxiac.com/collabora-online-26-04-office-suite-released-with-optional-ai-assistant/

linuxiac.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

Kiwi Menu Continues Bringing #macOS Vibes To #GNOME

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Kiwi-Menu-macOS-Vibes

phoronix.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

Nine-Year-Old #RefluXFS #Linux Flaw Gives Local Users Root on Default #RHEL Installs

https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/nine-year-old-refluxfs-linux-flaw-gives.html?m=1

thehackernews.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

Three New Ubuntu #Snap Vulnerabilities Made Public - One Dates Back To #Ubuntu #Linux 16.04 LTS

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Snap-Three-More-Vulns

phoronix.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#COSMIC DE’s First Seven Months

https://system76.com/blog/post/cosmic-de-first-seven-months

system76.com

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

Attack knocks #Ubuntu #Linux websites, services and Snap store offline https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/ubuntu-websites-ddos-attack

Ubuntu websites hit by 'sustained, cross-border' attack

OMG! Ubuntu

Ubuntu websites hit by 'sustained, cross-border' attack

If you're having trouble accessing the Ubuntu website, the Snap store or Launchpad then you're not alone: Canonical's websites are currently facing a

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#MiciMike board converts Google Home Mini into local #HomeAssistant voice device

https://linuxgizmos.com/micimike-board-converts-google-home-mini-into-local-home-assistant-voice-device/

linuxgizmos.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 3mo ago

Apple Container 1.0 Released as a Native Docker Alternative for #macOS https://linuxiac.com/apple-container-1-0-released-as-a-native-docker-alternative-for-macos/

Linuxiac

Apple Container 1.0 Released as a Native Docker Alternative for macOS

Apple’s Swift-powered container tool for macOS hits 1.0 with persistent Linux machines, host integration, and broader workflow improvements.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#Linux kernel 7.0.6 Released To Finish Mitigating the Dirty Frag Vulnerability

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0.6-Released

#dirtyfrag

phoronix.com

Linux 7.0.6 Released To Finish Mitigating the Dirty Frag Vulnerability

Linux 7.0.6 is out as stable this morning to finish mitigating the Dirty Frag vulnerability that was made public last week.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

How to Keep Passwords Out of Bash History on #Linux

https://www.tecmint.com/hide-commands-bash-history-linux/

How to Prevent Passwords from Saving in Bash History

How to Keep Passwords Out of Bash History on Linux

In this guide, we'll explain how bash history works, how to hide specific commands, and how to control what gets saved permanently in Linux.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#Devuan #Linux Developer Working On Reviving GTK2 With Modern Fixes

https://www.phoronix.com/news/GTK2-NG

phoronix.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

The open source ps5-linux project has been released, allowing you to turn a #PlayStation 5 into a fully fledged #Linux gaming machine.

https://github.com/ps5-linux/ps5-linux-loader

#ps5linux

github.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

Hackers Abuse Google Ads and Claude.ai Shared Chats to Distribute #macOS Malware

https://www.ghacks.net/2026/05/11/hackers-abuse-google-ads-and-claude-ai-shared-chats-to-distribute-macos-malware/

gHacks

Hackers Abuse Google Ads and Claude.ai Shared Chats to Distribute macOS Malware - gHacks Tech News

Attackers are using Google Ads pointing to legitimate claude.ai shared chats to trick macOS users into pasting terminal commands that install infostealer malware.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

How #Ubuntu #Linux Plans to Add #AI Without Taking Over Your PC

https://fossforce.com/2026/04/from-copilot-to-canonical-how-ubuntu-plans-to-add-ai-without-taking-over-your-pc/

FOSS Force

How Ubuntu Plans to Add AI Without Taking Over Your PC - FOSS Force

Jon Seager’s roadmap brings agentic AI to Ubuntu through removable inference snaps and background enhancements.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#Microsoft Marks 45 Years of #DOS by Open-Sourcing Its Oldest-Known Source Code

https://itsfoss.com/news/ms-dos-early-code-open-sourced/

It's FOSS

Microsoft Marks 45 Years of DOS by Open-Sourcing Its Oldest-Known Source Code

Tim Paterson's 1981 assembler printouts are now transcribed, compilable, and MIT-licensed.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

Copy Fail: The 732-Byte Script That Roots Every Major #Linux Systems

https://ostechnix.com/copy-fail-cve-2026-31431-linux-kernel-root-exploit/

OSTechNix

Copy Fail: The 732-Byte Script That Roots Every Major Linux Systems - OSTechNix

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a severe logic flaw in the Linux kernel affecting every distribution since 2017. Patch your system immediately!

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#Ubuntu #Linux 26.04 LTS Leads Over #Windows11 In Creator Workstation Performance Review

https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-2604-windows-11

phoronix.com

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Leads Over Windows 11 In Creator Workstation Performance Review

The past few weeks I have been testing out the new HP Z6 G5 A workstation desktop PC.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#Linux is Getting a New Default Folder in Your Home Directory

https://itsfoss.com/news/new-projects-directory-linux/

It's FOSS

Linux is Getting a New Default Folder in Your Home Directory

It may look like a small addition, but standardizing something many Linux users already do can improve workflows, application behavior, and even documentation over time.

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

How Ctrl+R and fc Help You Avoid Retyping Long Commands

https://www.tecmint.com/stop-retyping-long-commands/

How to Avoid Retyping Long Commands in Linux

How Ctrl+R and fc Help You Avoid Retyping Long Commands

In this guide, we’ll explain how Ctrl+R reverse search works, how to use fc to edit commands in your editor, and how to stop retyping long commands in Linux.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#cat #wfo

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

Running a Local LLM on a 12-Year-Old Raspberry Pi

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/local-llm-12-year-old-raspberry-pi/

Geeky Gadgets

Revive Your Old Tech: Running a Local LLM on a 12-Year-Old Raspberry Pi

Discover how a 12-year-old Raspberry Pi successfully runs a local LLM using Falcon H1 Tiny and 4-bit quantization.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

Hacking the Apple Time Capsule to run modern Samba

https://github.com/jamesyc/TimeCapsuleSMB

GitHub

GitHub - jamesyc/TimeCapsuleSMB: Hacking the Apple AirPort Time Capsule to run modern Samba

Hacking the Apple AirPort Time Capsule to run modern Samba - jamesyc/TimeCapsuleSMB

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

#ExplainShell: The Best Alternative for #Linux MAN PAGES

https://linuxtldr.com/explainshell/

linuxtldr.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 5mo ago

AI-first #Warp Terminal is Now #OpenSource

https://itsfoss.com/news/warp-goes-open-source/

itsfoss.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#X Announces Full #OpenSource Release Of Its Codebase https://www.opensourceforu.com/2026/07/x-announces-full-open-source-release-of-its-codebase/

Open Source For You

X Announces Full Open Source Release Of Its Codebase - Open Source For You

X will release its complete codebase as open source after completing a security review, marking one of the biggest open-source commitments by a major social

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#AI Models Accelerate Vulnerability Detection

https://www.opensourceforu.com/2026/07/ai-models-accelerate-vulnerability-detection/

Open Source For You

AI Models Accelerate Vulnerability Detection - Open Source For You

A new family of open-weight AI models helps developers locate vulnerable source files faster, enabling secure code analysis on local hardware

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

User Frustrations Over The "Tragic State of #FreeBSD Audio/Sound" Support

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Tragic-FreeBSD-Audio-Support

phoronix.com

User Frustrations Over The "Tragic State of FreeBSD Audio/Sound" Support

Besides the FreeBSD graphics and WiFi drivers lagging behind Linux and other operating systems, the FreeBSD audio driver support and handling of audio streams with FreeBSD on the desktop can be problematic depending upon the hardware/system

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

#Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Aiming To Be One Of The Best Upgradeable #Linux Laptops Review

https://www.phoronix.com/review/framework-laptop-13-pro

phoronix.com

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 3mo ago

#Linux Tops 2026 CVE Charts, Greg KH Says That’s a Good Thing https://linuxiac.com/linux-tops-2026-cve-charts/

Linuxiac

Linux Tops 2026 CVE Charts, Greg KH Says That’s a Good Thing

Greg Kroah-Hartman says Linux leads CVE counts for the first half of 2026, arguing the numbers reflect responsible reporting, not poor security.

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@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

Here's why your #Ubuntu #Linux 26.04 install is quiet about updates

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-26-04-update-notifications-disabled

OMG! Ubuntu

Why Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is hiding your update notifications

If Ubuntu 26.04 LTS hasn't nagged you about pending updates in a while, there's a reason for that. A Launchpad bug report and related discussion on the

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ricardo

@governa@fosstodon.org

· 2mo ago

Premature braking caused multiple-tyre burst as #Ryanair #Boeing 737 Max landed with anti-skid inoperative

https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/07/premature-braking-caused-multiple-tyre-burst-as-ryanair-737-max-landed-with-anti-skid-inoperative/

flightglobal.com

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