Vulkan is now available on NetBSD

https://github.com/segaboy/vulkan-netbsd

#HackerNews #Vulkan #NetBSD #Gaming #Graphics #OpenSource #Technology

You are not expected to understand this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

#unix #history #linux #opensource

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A screenshot from Wikpedia. Title: You are not expected to understand this Text read: The infamous program comment "You are not expected to understand this" occurs on line 2238 of the source code (Lions' Commentary, p. 22) at the end of a comment explaining the process exchange mechanism. It refers to line 325 of the file slp.c.[9] The source code reads:[10][11] The source code: /* * If the new process paused because it was * swapped out, set the stack level to the last call * to savu(u_ssav). This means that the return * which is executed immediately after the call to aretu * actually returns from the last routine which did * the savu. * * You are not expected to understand this. */ if(rp->p_flag&SSWAP) { rp->p_flag =& ~SSWAP; aretu(u.u_ssav); } Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

🌟 Introducing BSD.cafe 🌟

Excited to present the first building block of the BSD Cafe project! When I registered this domain months ago, I envisioned a themed bar where we can casually chat about *BSD systems, Linux, and Open-Source technology among friends, acquaintances, and patrons. But like any bar, discussions can cover a wide range of topics while respecting everyone.

BSD.cafe will be a hub for various tools and services, powered by *BSD.

The first brick is a new Mastodon instance, a gateway to the Fediverse. Registration is open, and the server will be moderated under clear guidelines promoting good behavior and zero tolerance for hate towards anyone. Inclusivity, respect, and constructive dialogue are the key values of this new instance.

The main server is currently hosted in Finland on a small VM, based on #FreeBSD. Services are divided into VNET jails, connected in a LAN via a local bridge. A VPN system is also present and have been able to move individual jails to different, more powerful, machines.

Multimedia data and cache are hosted on another physical server (FreeBSD, within a jail), with Cloudflare in front. The aim is to cache and geodistribute data, reducing network traffic on the main VPS.

Reverse proxy (frontend), mail server, media server, and the instance itself are reachable via #ipv6.

The instance started empty. No unnecessary content was pre-loaded; I want it to grow organically based on users' interests and following. There won't be any preemptive blocks at this stage. Users are encouraged to promptly report anything they find worth flagging.

Join us at https://mastodon.bsd.cafe to build a constructive and inclusive community—a safe and relaxing space for everyone.

Our wiki, located at https://wiki.bsd.cafe, features essential links and articles related to the BSD world. It provides an overview of the tools, services, rules, uptime, and more information about the BSD Cafe Services.

A Matrix server, a Miniflux RSS Reader, the Wiki itself, and the BlendIT Lemmy instance are all part of the BSD Cafe services, with more to come.

#BSD #OpenSource #Fediverse #Community #Tech #Networking #Mastodon #Inclusivity #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #DragonflyBSD #Linux #OSS #SysAdmin #Miniflux #RSS #Matrix

ok! it was a fever dream week of rushed readme-driven #Rust development, but finally I have something for you all to test out. :)

the new #SparkleShare CLI codenamed Twinkle:

https://github.com/hbons/Twinkle

#linux #foss #OpenSource #git #GitHub #GitLab #CodeBerg

ROS 🤖 has requested that contributors limit AI/LLM in project interactions:

> Feel free to use the tools to build, explore, and understand software…but when it comes time to interact on Discourse, Zulip, or Github, try to leave the LLM-centric text behind. A large component of open source software is about building/collaborating with people, and we would generally prefer to interact with people rather than an LLM-proxy.

https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/guidelines-for-ai-assisted-contributions-in-the-ros-project/55903

#OpenSource

"AI contributions have the added pain of being demoralizing. Reviewing PRs is already tedious work, but it is rewarding because reviewers generally feel that their efforts are contributing to educating a new contributor (who may become a future maintainer/reviewer). If your feedback on PRs is ... not going towards mentoring a potential future maintainer, it becomes much harder to justify spending your free time on PR review."

https://godotengine.org/article/contribution-policy-2026/

#AI #godot #opensource

A great point made again during the @apell Conference 2026 today:

"Europe has 3 million #opensource developers. We still pay €260 billion to buy it back."

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Slide on main screen that states "europe has 3 million open source devs. We still pay 260 billion to buy it back."

Open Document Format is a vital component of freedom. Learn about the invisible architecture of lock-in – the layering of dependencies: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/06/30/the-invisible-architecture-of-lock-in/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware

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Infographic showing layers of lock-in: rendering, fonts, compression formats etc.

#LibreOffice's marketing team spreads the word about the software (and the community behind it). Here's what they did in 2025: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/06/29/libreoffice-marketing-activities-in-2025-tdf-annual-report/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware

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Montage of photos from LibreOffice events

Quick note to say thanks to all of our community. We wouldn’t be here without you.

Thank you for all of your past, present and continued support!

#FreeBSD #bastilleBSD #Community #OpenSource #ThankYou

Looking for an opportunity to contribute to open source?

We’re looking for a volunteer to help us build a new modern website to showcase our software (the BastilleBSD distro, Bastille jail manager and Rocinante config management).

The current site needs a little love and we could use a refresh.

Anyone interested in helping please reply here or email webmaster at BastilleBSD dot org.

#bastilleBSD #FreeBSD #OpenSource #volunteer

@labellaragassa Well I think the brave and principled SelfHosters of the world need **way, way** more #Goose Value afforded to them, as pillars of their respective neighbourhoods, communities, cities, and countries.

The Goose is not Valued: SelfHosters

#SelffHosting #OpenSource

OK, I am getting tired. What CAN we use, tech-wise?

I mean:

- No Proton or Mullvad
- Nothing American, Russian, Chinese or Israeli.
- Open source? Gatekeeping, toxic culture and getting invaded with AI-slop
- no cryptobro's
- Must be privacyfriendly, accessible, inclusive and take security seriously

Not much left hardware or software wise, huh? (if anything)

Using a computer gets harder and harder this way. Fuck this shit.

#computers #tech #mullvad #vpn #opensource

New blog post about an update on my #FreeBSD installer in #Lua

https://alfonsosiciliano.gitlab.io/posts/2026-06-26-bsdcan26-installer.html

#UNIX #coding #opensource #OS

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A screenshot shows a FreeBSD UNIX terminal window running the experimental installer for FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT. A central dialogue box titled "Welcome" displays text stating "Welcome to FreeBSD! F1 for help. Please note that this installer is still experimental." Below this, a menu shows options like Language (English), Graphical Install, and Install (Text User Interface, which is highlighted). At the bottom, a "[ Select ]" button is highlighted in yellow.

I'm looking to buy a few #Braille Displays to test and support them on #FreeBSD

I've found several used models on eBay for under €400, which would be perfect for my needs. Unfortunately, almost all of them are located in the United States, so the shipping costs are quite high.

Does anyone know of any websites or online stores in Europe where I can buy new or used Braille displays? Any links or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

#Accessibility #UNIX #openSource #brailledisplay #a11y #screenreader

📣 OPEN SOURCE FUNDING ALERT 📣

Are you an #opensource project and active in any of these 11 areas?

1. Digital Workplace
2. Communication
3. Business apps
4. IT & PM tools
5. Virtualization
6. Cloud, data, databases, AI
7. IAM
8. Security
9. OS & Apps
10. Mobile OS & Apps
11. Geo & spatial

On July 1st in Paris, @caissedesdepots will invite CIO's & OSS communities to kick off its #EuroCommons Techsprint to fund OSS alternatives.

💶 This could be a MAJOR FUNDING opportunity 💶

Links in comments.

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Eurocommons Techsprint information sheet, sorry I would check out the website link the commons for more info

It blows me away how many people in #OpenSource have never read @spolsky 's "Strategy Letter V", aka "commodify the complement". This is why big companies support Open Source projects. We can use this to our advantage if we are aware of it. #CommodifyTheComplement

https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2002/06/12/strategy-letter-v/

haha. Joke asides, there are few ways to ignore bash aliases. For example, to ignore python alias, type the `command` followed by alias name:
```
command python ...
```
Both \ and " symbols allows you to run real python command and ignore python alias at the CLI:
```
\python ...
"python" ...
```
Or just full path:
```
/usr/bin/python ...
```

more @ https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/ignore-shell-aliases-functions-when-running-command/ in case if you wish to read.
#unix #linux #opensource

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This is meme about Linux or Unix CLI especially alias feature offered by bash. An inmate in prison asks a small fellow inmate, "What you in for?" The small inmate replies that they added 'alias python=echo "bash: python: command not found"' to a friend's .bashrc file. The large inmate backs away in terror, yelling, "Dude, WTF?!"

FreeBSD 15 + CDE is probably the closest you can get to sitting in front of a high-end UNIX workstation without owning a time machine.

Running Common Desktop Environment in 2026 feels strangely refreshing. No blur effects, no Electron, no notifications fighting for attention, No ai written code, just Motif, terminals, man pages, and a desktop paradigm that was already mature before I was born.

Current setup: • FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE • CDE • dtwm • bhyve • Motif everywhere

Today’s activity: reading bhyve(4) manuals and pretending I'm a UNIX admin in 1996.

#FreeBSD #BSD #CDE #Unix #Motif #bhyve #OpenSource #UnixPorn #RetroComputing #FOSS