schmonz.com is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
Audiobookshelf is an open-source self-hosted media server for your audiobooks and podcasts https://www.audiobookshelf.org/
🔧 Big news: the first Liberux dev-board is here!
After weeks of work, we’ve finally received the assembled PCB and already started booting it up. Our hardware team has spent the last days debugging, testing, and getting the SoC to talk to the PC, and we’re officially entering the bring up phase! 🎉
📚 We just published a full post with all the details, photos and videos: 👉 https://liberux.net/our-first-dev-board-has-arrived/
#Liberux #LiberuxNEXX #linuxphones #openhardware #opensource
Rybbit is the modern open source and privacy friendly alternative to Google Analytics https://github.com/rybbit-io/rybbit
An unimportant remnant of the past has been removed from open SSH;
DSA.
Read about it in this article the next article linked will show you that it has been removed finally
#SSH #openSSH #DSA #programming #coding #OpenSource #openBSD #BSD #secureShell #Infosec
NEW VIDEO - Can I Move My FreeBSD instance With Just Snapshots?
#FreeBSD #Unix #opensource #zfs #garyhtech
https://youtu.be/wKCntkfavOA?si=WYGUEPSgsHQt4exU via @YouTube
Update your Steam Deck! New SteamOS Beta now with KDE Plasma 6.2.5!
https://www.steamdeck.com/en/news
Skype, one of the pioneers in internet telephony, has officially ended its support on May 5, 2025. While it was not perfect, Skype held a special place for many as their first experience with online calling. As we bid farewell to Skype, it's important to look ahead at the alternatives that can fill the void. Here are some free and open-source options that can replace Skype seamlessly:
Jitsi
Switch to Jitsi, the free and open-source video conferencing tool. Here's why Jitsi is a great choice:
- Cross-Platform: Jitsi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, making it accessible to everyone.
- Easy Sharing: Share your screen, files, and even collaborate on documents in real-time.
- Rich Media Support: Jitsi supports high-quality video and audio, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.
Get started with Jitsi, visit https://jitsi.org/
Matrix (Element)
Matrix is an open standard for decentralized communication, and Element is its flagship client. It supports text messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing. Matrix's decentralized nature allows users to host their own servers, providing greater control over their data.
- Interoperability: Matrix can bridge with other communication platforms, making it versatile.
- End-to-End Encryption: Ensure your communications are secure with built-in encryption.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Learn more about Matrix and Element at https://element.io/
Session
Session is a decentralized messaging app that emphasizes privacy and security. It uses the Oxen network for secure communication and does not require a phone number or email address for registration.
- Privacy-Focused: No phone number or email required, ensuring anonymity.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Decentralized: No central servers, reducing the risk of data breaches.
Explore Session at https://getsession.org/
Signal
Signal is known for its strong focus on privacy and security, offering end-to-end encryption for all communications, including voice calls, video calls, and messaging.
- End-to-End Encryption: All communications are secure and private.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Download Signal at https://signal.org/
Mumble
Mumble is primarily designed for voice communication, offering low-latency, high-quality voice chat. It's often used by gamers and communities that require clear and reliable voice communication.
- Low-Latency: Ensures smooth and clear voice communication.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Get started with Mumble at https://www.mumble.info/
Don't Get Stuck with MS Teams!
#SkypeAlternatives #OpenSource #Privacy #CommunicationTools #Jitsi #Matrix #Element #Session #Signal #Mumble #MSTeams #Microsoft #Skype #Jitsi #Teams #OpenSource
#VideoConferencing #Privacy #Security #Collaboration #RemoteWork
#TechNews #TechTransition #DigitalTransformation
Yesterday, I told you about incus - today I tell you how you can easily run #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD & #NetBSD with #incus!
#RUNBSD! #opensource #homelab #virtualization #proxmox
https://gyptazy.com/run-freebsd-openbsd-netbsd-vms-in-incus/
Great stuff from @lornajane
“Start with a good README, clear getting started instructions, and some key usage points, and you won’t go far wrong…Documentation is one of the most valuable and transferable skills for developers too, so it’s very much worth your time and effort personally as well as for the project.”
Is the #Fediverse really open for #freedom?
In the last weeks, I noticed more & more messages from different instances/admins about moderation, banning and de-federations. Initially, people told the Fediverse is more open, not blocking and deleting content compared to other social medias. However, I think it shifted to the opposite where a single instance admin decides for the whole user base (which might not even be aware of it).
#community #activitypub #federation #opensource #socialmedia
Is #Incus the #Proxmox Killer? A Bold New Approach to Lightweight Virtualization.
In my latest blog post we install, configure, create a cluster and place a guest.
#virtualization #vm #virtualmachines #linux #lxc #opensource #cluster #ha #homelab #homrlabs #debian #RockyLinux
Top 10 European #OpenSource projects to watch in 2025
https://medium.com/@devlink/top-10-european-open-source-projects-to-watch-in-2025-3322c67a9506
Have you bought/read my second book yet?
If you have, PLEASE review it on Amazon. Currently there are ZERO reviews there, which means the book is effectively invisible.
Would that authors didn't need to rely on such things, but the reality is that we do. Can you lend a hand and fill in the review gaps?
Mastodon entwickelt sich weiter: Gründer Eugen Rochko übergibt seine Rolle als CEO, um sich künftig auf die technische Entwicklung zu konzentrieren. Die Führung geht an eine neue europäische Non-Profit-Organisation über. Ziel ist, Mastodon dauerhaft als dezentrales, werbefreies und gemeinnütziges soziales Netzwerk zu sichern. Dieser Schritt soll organisatorische Stabilität schaffen und die Abhängigkeit von Einzelpersonen reduzieren. Die neue Struktur stärkt die Unabhängigkeit von Mastodon, erleichtert Kooperationen und verbessert die Vertretung gegenüber der Öffentlichkeit. Eugen bleibt als Entwickler und technischer Berater aktiv. Die Vision: Ein demokratischeres, transparenteres und dauerhaft community-getriebenes Netzwerk.
• Rochko tritt als CEO zurück
• Neue Non-Profit führt Mastodon
• Fokus auf Transparenz und Stabilität
• Weiterhin dezentral, werbefrei und offen
• Entwicklerrolle bleibt bei Eugen
#Mastodon #DezentraleNetzwerke #OpenSource #NonProfit #SozialesNetzwerk
Evertop: The Retro PC that runs forever ☀️
Project link - https://github.com/ericjenott/Evertop
Cool or what? 😎 Share your thoughts below! 👇
Anubis is designed to protect websites from AI scraper bots, Anubis primarily focuses on parameters like the user agent sent with the request and looks for oddities in the connection. “Known good” and harmless clients are always accepted, and “Known bad” clients are always denied. Now the same tool is used to get protection from a DDoS attack: https://fabulous.systems/posts/2025/05/anubis-saved-our-websites-from-a-ddos-attack/
Which of these organizations do you have a positive opinion of?
#poll #FLOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #PublicGoods #Wikipedia #Wikimedia #linux #digitalRights
Linux Foundation: | 51 |
Wikimedia Foundation: | 91 |
Free Software Foundation: | 46 |
Electronic Frontier Foundation: | 85 |
Which of these organizations do you have a positive opinion of?
#poll #FLOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #PublicGoods #Mozilla #Firefox
Mozilla: | 1 |
Open Source Initiative: | 2 |
Software Freedom Conservancy: | 10 |
Free Software Foundation Europe: | 12 |
My relay instance for the #Fediverse evolved in a great way - more than 120 instances are already connected to boost your posts across the Fediverse.
If you're running #snac / #snac2, #Mastodon, #Pleroma or any other software on the #ActivityPub protocol that supports relay instances - feel free to join the relay! Hopefully #GoToSocial also supports relay services soon! Of course #IPv6 is supported (for IPV6 only instances).
@shanselman thank you for your work! Let's hope this important pillar of #OpenSource gets the community and corporate funding it needs.