@Grub_09@mastodon.uno avatar Grub_09 , to FediLUG Italia - il Linux User Group ufficiale del fediverso Italian

Rilasciata pearOS NiceC0re 26.2: novità e miglioramenti della nuova versione
è una giovane distribuzione che negli ultimi anni ha conquistato crescente attenzione grazie al suo approccio orientato all’esperienza utente e alla cura per i dettagli visivi. Dal punto di vista tecnico, pearOS si basa su Arch Linux, una rolling release ad aggiornamento continuo. L’ambiente grafico scelto è KDE Plasma.

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https://www.laseroffice.it/blog/2026/02/11/rilasciata-pearos-nicec0re-26-2-novita-e-miglioramenti-della-nuova-versione/

@terminaltilt@climatejustice.social avatar terminaltilt , to random

"Open" LLM models are almost never Open Source.

They are "Open Weights." This means the company allows you to run the model, but you have no right to see how it was made or what data it was trained on.

We need to stop letting companies redefine "Open Source" to mean "available for download." Words have meanings.

If a company claims they are open source but plans to "someday" release the code, or hides the training data, they are a poser. This is "Open Washing." They are co-opting the term to earn the community's goodwill for marketing without actually respecting the four freedoms.

@terminaltilt@climatejustice.social avatar terminaltilt , to random

I thought it might be fun to share the current Terminal Tilt workload and the state of things for February 2026.

We recently crossed 1000 subscribers (currently at 1033) and 100,000 views since starting the channel in December. That is pretty amazing and it shows there is a thirst for honest Linux based videos that explore all things technology (especially privacy).

The "Sovereign Authentication" Series Video 0 of the hardware security key series is already live (published Feb 9!). Today was a heavy production day, I recorded the voiceovers for 3 of the 4 remaining videos. I have one more VO to capture, and then the heavy lifting begins in Kdenlive.

Each video usually takes me between 2 and 8 hours to edit. I’ve already finished the thumbnails, so once that final recording is done (hopefully tomorrow, depending on life in general), I’m jumping straight into the timeline.

Once the security series wraps, I am looking at my 4-year-old Keychron Q1 V2. I have heavily modified it, lubed Gateron Ink v2 Blacks, custom padding, and keycaps. That video will serve as a primer for future keyboard reviews, followed immediately by a look at the Epomaker TH99 Pro currently sitting in the box next to my desk.

In the future, I am also working on:

A look at the Divoom Pixoo 64 (pixel art display) and the Fanttik E2 Ultra electric screwdriver.

A giant overview of ~50 Debian-based (non-Ubuntu) distros. I have had requests for "shiny" trend chasing distros like CachyOS, but I am resisting chasing the views.

I am researching Linux-friendly networking equipment for future reviews, probably going to look at a few switches.

I am also exploring the potential of doing live streaming. I have concerns about doing it on YouTube as their algorithm can penalize your long-form videos when you post VODs from past streams. I might just start streaming on Twitch, but that audience doesn't seem to fit what we are building. OwnCast would be ideal but I don't think my homelab is ideal for that setup. I could stream on PeerTube but I am also worried about filling up my allotted storage with VODs on my instance.

Some ideas I have had for a live streaming are things like maintenance of my Thinkpad by cleaning and reapplying thermal paste, or we could do "Sysadmin Sundays Mornings" where I update and maintain all of the systems I am responsible for, or even blindly exploring obscure and unique distros together. We could also just do some Linux Gaming. We will see, no promises.

I have a .md file overflowing with ideas, so there is plenty more to come. Thanks for following the journey!

@terminaltilt@climatejustice.social avatar terminaltilt , to random

RE: https://mastodon.social/@itsfoss/116018939437877311

Is it just me, or has "It's FOSS" lost their way on the "FOSS" part? :tux:

I find it incredibly frustrating for FOSS resources normalizing the use of proprietary tools like Vivaldi and Chrome.

Looking at their recent "Better Linux User" graphic and half of the named options are proprietary (Chrome, Vivaldi). It feels like the brand is becoming a superficial site for Linux-lite rather than a resource for software freedom.

This is not the first time they have done this. Actually, they regularly post articles promoting proprietary tools. Here are a few I found just doing a quick search:

How to Install Opera Browser on Ubuntu: https://itsfoss.com/install-opera-ubuntu/

WPS Office: https://itsfoss.com/wps-office-linux

SoftMaker Office: https://itsfoss.com/softmaker-office/

InSync (Proprietary Google Drive client): https://itsfoss.com/insync-linux-review

How to Install Slack on Ubuntu: https://itsfoss.com/slack-use-linux/

They also promote the use of AI tools, like in these articles, which should have no home on the Fediverse:

Generate Linux Commands from English Text Using ChatGPT AI: https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-ai/

5 Open-source Local AI Tools for Image Generation: https://itsfoss.com/local-ai-image-tools

How to Install Microsoft Edge Browser: https://itsfoss.com/microsoft-edge-linux/

Also, that penguin art looks suspiciously like AI generation (I understand, I could be wrong about this). If you look at their recent social media and featured images, I think you can see the shift from human made graphics to AI-generated images with typical artifacts.

It is disappointing to see such a popular presence on the Fediverse prioritize clicks over principles.

@Grub_09@mastodon.uno avatar Grub_09 , to FediLUG Italia - il Linux User Group ufficiale del fediverso Italian

AerynOS dice “No”ai modelli LLM e all’AI generativa
è una distribuzione atomica e immutabile progettata attorno ai pilastri di sicurezza e sostenibilità.Coerentemente con questi valori, il progetto ha stabilito l’esclusione di qualsiasi integrazione con i modelli (LLM) nelle versioni future. Questa scelta è motivata da 3 obiettivi fondamentali:Trasparenza e Sovranità dei Dati, Sostenibilità Ambientale, Integrità del Progetto.

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https://www.laseroffice.it/blog/2026/01/26/aerynos-dice-no-ai-modelli-llm-e-allai-generativa/

@opentitus@mastodon.uno avatar opentitus , to FediLUG Italia - il Linux User Group ufficiale del fediverso Italian

☁️ Sincronizzazione File Perfetta con Rclone su KDE 🚀

Se cerchi un modo definitivo per gestire i tuoi file online senza rinunciare alla velocità e alla privacy, l'accoppiata Rclone + KDE è la soluzione che stavi aspettando. Dimentica i client ufficiali pesanti: qui parliamo di potenza pura integrata direttamente nel tuo desktop.

https://youtu.be/zkTPs3aWtiU

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opensourceopenmind , to Linux Phones in This smartphone runs Android, Linux, and even Windows 11
@opensourceopenmind@vivaldi.net avatar

Bluegrass_Addict bruhbeans Agreed. Doesn't Android 16 already have the ability to "run Linux as an app?" Even on Android 15 and earlier people do this using @ @termux@fosstodon.org avatar termux , proot, etc.

The dodgy surveillance OSes, Google Android and Windows, get installed on the device, while the trustworthy OS, Debian , gets installed as a constrained and restricted app?

Whatever happened to people's brains?

@Wuzzy@cyberplace.social avatar Wuzzy , to random

YES YES YES!

is planning to ditch in favor of .

They mention the continued attempts to force into the workflows as a reason.

https://www.gentoo.org/news/2026/01/05/new-year.html

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

2026 is almost here - but let's look back at 2025 with the End Of 10 campaign at the Chaos Communication Congress.

  • Tues. 30 Dec. 11:55-12:35 CET
  • Stage Zero / online

https://events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hub/en/event/detail/end-of-10-how-the-foss-community-is-combatting-software-drive-resource-and-energy-consumption

"We thought big and acted boldly. In this talk End Of 10 contributors will discuss the campaign, what has worked and what the challenges have been, and how FOSS provides a solution to software-driven resource and energy consumption."

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@Grub_09@mastodon.uno avatar Grub_09 , to FediLUG Italia - il Linux User Group ufficiale del fediverso Italian

Rilasciata Rhino Linux 2025.4:Arrivano Lomiri e kernel Linux Aggiornati
è una distribuzione basata su Ubuntu, caratterizzata da un modello di sviluppo a rilascio continuo (rolling release). Il progetto si distingue per l’utilizzo di Unicorn, un ambiente desktop personalizzato, e per l’integrazione del gestore di pacchetti Pacstall, che semplifica l’installazione di software non presente nei repository software ufficiali.

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https://www.laseroffice.it/blog/2025/12/16/rilasciata-rhino-linux-2025-4-arrivano-lomiri-e-kernel-linux-aggiornati/

@Grub_09@mastodon.uno avatar Grub_09 , to FediLUG Italia - il Linux User Group ufficiale del fediverso Italian

Mamma li Turchi:Pardus dimostra come funziona davvero nel settore pubblico
Mentre l’Europa discute dell’idea di un EuroLinux e della sovranità digitale,la Turchia,con la sua distribuzione dimostra che un progetto del genere non è solo possibile,ma può anche avere successo su larga scala nel settore pubblico.Pardus, rappresenta un esempio concreto di come una soluzione possa sostituire efficacemente il software proprietario.

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https://www.laseroffice.it/blog/2025/12/15/mamma-li-turchi-pardus-dimostra-come-gnu-linux-funziona-davvero-nel-settore-pubblico/

@opentitus@mastodon.uno avatar opentitus , to FediLUG Italia - il Linux User Group ufficiale del fediverso Italian

🕰️ 10 Anni di GNU-Linux: Vediamo il mio primo video! 🤯

Dieci anni fa caricavo il mio primissimo video su YouTube, parlando di Linux Mint 17.2! 🤯 Oggi, dopo un decennio di avventure, scoperte e tantissime distribuzioni provate, torno indietro nel tempo per rivedere quel momento insieme con tutti voi.

https://youtu.be/0yR1Wj7tYq8

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@purrperl@noc.social avatar purrperl , to random

Just read @pluralistic 's article on the Eurostack, and de-Americanization.

Here's a brief piece on the topic I wrote 9 years ago, that has aged well.

https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055208/http://ownlifeful.blogspot.com/2013/04/open-source-for-security.html

@itsfoss@mastodon.social avatar itsfoss , to random

She's not the one guys. 😔

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opensourceopenmind ,
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@interbuendnis@mastodon.de avatar interbuendnis , to random German

verursacht :
InterBündnis unterstützt Projekte zum /

Beschluss des Bündnis-Rats des Internationalistischen Bündnisses, 19.10.2025; veröffentlicht am 6.11.2025

Am 14. Oktober stellte Microsoft den Support für ein. Microsoft wird keine Sicherheitslücken mehr schließen. Eine Verlängerung des Supports gibt es im Prinzip nur für Firmenkunden. Die Hardware-Anforderungen für 11 hat Microsoft künstlich hoch angesetzt, um möglichst viele Benutzerinnen und Benutzer zu zwingen, bei einem Update auf Windows 11 direkt einen neuen Rechner zu kaufen und damit Geld in die Kasse des Tech-Monopols zu spülen.

Damit zieht Microsoft nicht nur seinen Kunden das Geld aus der Tasche, sondern verursacht auch eine völlig vermeidbare Umweltkatastrophe – nach niedrigen Schätzungen sind ca. 60 % aller in Deutschland betriebenen Privat- und Firmenrechner von Microsoft nicht für das Update auf Windows 11 vorgesehen! Wenn es nach dem milliardenschweren geht, sollen für seinen weltweit hunderte Millionen, wenn nicht Milliarden Rechner auf dem Schrott landen, obwohl sie einwandfrei funktionieren und eine absolut ausreichende Leistung haben. Stattdessen sollen oft schlechtere Neugeräte angeschafft werden, für deren Produktion sinnlos und verschwendet werden!

Der Bündnis-Rat begrüßt deshalb die internationale Initiative „End of 10!“ ( / @Endof10 ) als praktische Maßnahme gegen die maßlose aus und das diesbezügliche Projekt des @Linkes_Forum zur Vermittlung des Wissens zur Verwendung von GNU/Linux anstelle von Microsoft Windows. Das InterBündnis unterstützt diese Projekte im Rahmen des Informations- und Erfahrungsaustausches.

Linux-Projekt des Linken Forums: https://www.linkes-forum.de/linux/

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@agenda_du_libre@pouet.chapril.org avatar agenda_du_libre Bot , to random French

Nogent: Les cafés du Logiciels Libre, Le vendredi 24 octobre 2025 de 14h30 à 16h30. https://www.agendadulibre.org/events/33382

@agenda_du_libre@pouet.chapril.org avatar agenda_du_libre Bot , to random French
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@agenda_du_libre@pouet.chapril.org avatar agenda_du_libre Bot , to random French

Wintzenheim: Réunion du Club Linux, Le samedi 18 octobre 2025 de 13h30 à 19h00. https://www.agendadulibre.org/events/32591

@rperezrosario@mastodon.social avatar rperezrosario , to random

"I'm a programmer with a Fediverse account. I spend most of my programming hours on this OS:"

Please consider boosting for a more statistically significant result.

daltux ,
@daltux@snac.daltux.net avatar

🔘 Other: :gnu: GNU's Not Unix, literally, and it is the actual operating system I spend all my programming time on, not plain "Linux". Linux — or, even better, :freedo: GNU Linux-libre — is the kernel it uses, just like others do, such as Android.

If we call everything the same, then macOS qualifies as Unix too—let's try more generic terms such as "POSIX" or "Unix-like".

All these projects deserve their distinct recognition.

daltux ,
@daltux@snac.daltux.net avatar

I see your point, and I understand the operating system definition can depend on the context—whether you see it as just the kernel or the complete system.

I'm not sure if even the @fsf would fully endorse my view, but I find their logic compelling. Here is the central question: unless you are running a pure kernel like by itself (a project focused on a , hosted at kernel.org), then calling the entire system "Linux" isn't a meaningful name for a complete, usable . I recognize what people usually refer to as "Linux" is, in fact, a system designed to be .

To illustrate: if we apply the logic of naming the whole system after its kernel, then why do we call it "Android" and not just "Linux"? After all, uses Linux too, yet we correctly recognize it as a distinct system.

So why is GNU so often forgotten and replaced by "Linux" when talking about personal or server computers? (Only in this context?) I believe this isn't accidental—it often overlooks the deeper vision of a project designed from the start to ensure software freedom for its users.

When we are running only the kernel (whatever the purpose may be), then by all means, let's call the OS "Linux." But when it's part of a larger, distinct system—like the GNU OS—then it should be recognized as such.

I'd like to add a final thought: I know it can sometimes be annoying to insist on this when it seems that everyone understands what "Linux" means, even if we disagree with the term. But this is part of the advocacy—sometimes it involves emphasizing a technicality that may even be controversial, in order to reinforce public awareness of GNU and the philosophy of free software.

A brief debate like this one, right here, may be enough for someone to realize what GNU is, which is already a desired outcome. Who knows, it might even spark a flame of curiosity, leading them to research this fascinating topic further.

@restorante

CC: @gnu @lxo

@rikylinux_ar@mastodon.social avatar rikylinux_ar , to random Spanish


Se termina el soporte para Windows 10 y para usar la versión 11 deberías cambiar tu notebook-hardware, no te preocupes, puedo ayudarte!
Instalando una Distribución Gnulinux, no sabes como hacerlo?
Yo lo hago por vos👍

https://gnuxero.softlibre.com.ar/servicio-de-instalacion/

@web@gnulinuxvalencia.org avatar web , to random Spanish

Halloween Install Party! Este 31 de Octubre, ¡celebremos jugando Super Tux Kart!

Haz clic para lectura en español

Desfés-te del programari privatiu, maliciós i insegur… o vine a jugar al Super Tux Kart! ✊

Com venim fent aquest 2025, ens tornem a trobar aquest mes de Octubre a Las Naves, per tal de donar una mà a la gent per aconseguir més control sobre els seus propis dispositius i dades digitals.

Com aquest mes cau particularment al 31 d’Octubre… hem preferit donar-li un toc d’humor i celebrar la mort de Windows 10 amb una game party de Super Tux Kart!

Cartel de una install party temática de Halloween celebrada por la asociación GNU/Linux València el 31 de Octubre de 2025, en Las Naves. Carrer Joan Verdeguer 16, València. A las 17:00 y hasta las 19:30. Te ayudarán a instalar GNU/Linux, liberar tu teléfono de aplicaciones privativas, resolver tus dudas, hacer amistad y jugar al Super Tux Kart. El cartel muestra un Tux saludando ante la tumba de Windows 10, que en este mismo mes de octubre de 2025 acaba su soporte para siempre.### Taller d’instal·lació/ajuda 💻🔧

A partir de les 17:00, podràs vindre a:

  • Instal·lar GNU/Linux al teu ordinador. 🔧 (Important: cal fer còpia de seguretat 💾)
  • Aprendre a bloquejar anuncis al teu mòbil. 🛡️
  • Descobrir i instal·lar aplicacions lliures, conéixer-ne els avantatges i eliminar les que ja no voldràs. 🔄
  • Descobrir xarxes socials i mitjans de comunicació lliures i federats 🌐
  • Resoldre dubtes, problemes o necessitats al teu sistema GNU/Linux. 🐧

Formem part de la campanya internacional !

S’acaba el suport de Windows 10 prompte, i amb això Microsoft vol forçar a la gent a comprar nous dispositius. ¡Nosaltres li diem que NO! Que amb GNU/Linux podem donar-li una nova vida a les nostres màquines, i així tractem de cuidar el nostre planeta i aprofitar els beneficis de gastar un sistema lliure de pressions monopolístiques. Visita la web de la campanya fent clic ací.

¿No tens una màquina per alliberar? ¡Vine a jugar i fer comunitat! 🎮

Sabem que és una nit de diversió, i no tenia molt de sentit fer un esdeveniment seriós tan tard. Així que muntarem a la pantalla gran el famós videojoc de programari lliure Super Tux Kart, i farem les carreres més terrorífiques que mai s’han vist a una nit de Halloween!

https://gnulinuxvalencia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SUPERTUXKART_Chromebook-697671481-1024x683.webp

Així que vine a demostrar si ets el cotxe més ràpid!!

Disfresses son admitides!

¡Recorda-ho! 🧠

📅 Divendres 26 de Setembre de 2025
🎟️ ¡Entrada lliure!
📍 Edifici Las Naves (Carrer Joan Verdeguer, 16, 46024, València)
🕔 17:00 Taller d’instal·lació/ajuda GNU/Linux
🕔 17:00 Game party! Super Tux Kart multi-jugador!
🔚 19:30 Final de la jornada

Añade el evento en el calendario 🗓️

Ens veiem molt prompte! ❤️ No oblides seguir-nos.


Lectura en español

Haz clic para expandir/contraer la lectura en españolDeshazte del software privativo, malicioso e inseguro… ¡o ven a jugar al Super Tux Kart! ✊

Como venimos haciendo este 2025, nos volvemos a encontrar este mes de octubre en Las Naves, para echar una mano a la gente a conseguir más control sobre sus propios dispositivos y datos digitales.

Como este mes cae particularmente el 31 de octubre… ¡hemos preferido darle un toque de humor y celebrar la muerte de Windows 10 con una game party de Super Tux Kart!

Taller de instalación/ayuda 💻🔧

A partir de las 17:00, podrás venir a:

  • Instalar GNU/Linux en tu ordenador. 🔧 (Importante: es necesario hacer copia de seguridad 💾)
  • Aprender a bloquear anuncios en tu móvil. 🛡️
  • Descubrir e instalar aplicaciones libres, conocer sus ventajas y eliminar las que ya no querrás. 🔄
  • Descubrir redes sociales y medios de comunicación libres y federados 🌐
  • Resolver dudas, problemas o necesidades en tu sistema GNU/Linux. 🐧

¡Formamos parte de la campaña internacional !

El soporte de Windows 10 se acaba pronto, y con ello Microsoft quiere forzar a la gente a comprar nuevos dispositivos. ¡Nosotros le decimos que NO! Que con GNU/Linux podemos darle una nueva vida a nuestras máquinas, y así tratamos de cuidar nuestro planeta y aprovechar los beneficios de usar un sistema libre de presiones monopolísticas. Visita la web de la campaña haciendo clic aquí.

¿No tienes una máquina que liberar? ¡Ven a jugar y a hacer comunidad! 🎮

Sabemos que es una noche de diversión, y no tenía mucho sentido hacer un evento serio tan tarde. Así que montaremos en la pantalla grande el famoso videojuego de software libre Super Tux Kart, ¡y haremos las carreras más terroríficas que jamás se han visto en una noche de Halloween!

https://gnulinuxvalencia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SUPERTUXKART_Chromebook-697671481-1024x683.webp

¡Así que ven a demostrar si eres el coche más rápido!

¡Se admiten disfraces!

¡Recuérdalo! 🧠

📅 Viernes 31 de Octubre de 2025
🎟️ ¡Entrada libre!
📍 Edificio Las Naves (Calle de Joan Verdeguer, 16, 46024, València)
🕔 17:00 Taller de instalación/ayuda GNU/Linux
🕔 17:00 ¡Game party! ¡Super Tux Kart multijugador!
🔚 19:30 Fin de la jornada

Añade el evento en el calendario 🗓️

¡Nos vemos muy pronto! ❤️ No olvides seguirnos.

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@agenda_du_libre@pouet.chapril.org avatar agenda_du_libre Bot , to random French

La Roche-Bernard: Install party Linux, Le mardi 14 octobre 2025 de 18h00 à 20h30. https://www.agendadulibre.org/events/33645