DDWrap provides a graphical interface around the `dd` command that allows you to do things easily.

https://github.com/HarderLemonade/ddwrap/

It maybe useful to many users.

#unix #linux #opensource

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Some interesting fediverse-related talks at this year's #FOSDEM open-source conference.

Live stream: https://live.fosdem.org/watch/h2215
Schedule: https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/social-web/

#fediverse #OpenSource #FOSDEM26

Is there a decent, Airtable-like #sqlite frontend for macOS that's #OpenSource / #FreeSoftware?

Nocodb looked promising but doesn't have an OSI-approved license.

https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/blob/master/LICENSE.md

(legit suggestions only; do not presume to explain #FOSS-related concepts to me)

I'm looking forward to seeing how this OpenSUSE governance RFC develops. It's a very promising start! I especially appreciate the care that went into crafting the wording of the guiding principles.

https://lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/project@lists.opensuse.org/thread/YKI5QVMT66WMZLOPTCQOEQZPTEWPDIBV/

#OpenSUSE #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Governance

I tried to read the recently released State of Mozilla, honest I did. But all those moving things on the page were so distracting and anxiety-inducing that I ended up with a bad case of the Can't Evens and closed the tab. 😞

https://stateof.mozilla.org/

#OpenSource

Episode 2 of Dark Blue Weekly released

https://darkblueraven.com/sites/news/dbw-e2.php

#darkblueweekly #opensource #freesoftware #linux #bsd #opnsense #budgiedesktop #cosmicdesktop #aerynos #gstreamer #gettext

Like always, I'm attending only the first day which mean the day begins very early in the morning. This year, #Sovereignty was clearly one of the most important topics, but I also had some great talks at the #Proxmox stand, with the guys at Vates (#XCPng) and of course at the #FreeBSD and #illumos stand. Sadly, they were in the very last corner of the floor hall in building H. Hope they still got enough attention there!

You can find my notes about the first day in my blog post at: https://gyptazy.com/blog/fosdem-2026-opensource-conference-brussels/

#FOSDEM #FOSDEM2026 #opensource #brussels #conference

😷🫵
Last year @ #FOSDEM, I got COVID. I ∴ missed my own keynote.
@karen & @ossguy filled in for me well, but I also *could not work on #FOSS for a WHOLE MONTH after*!!!

We all have important work after #FOSDEM2026. Why let the #FOSDEM26 flu/COVID slow down #OpenSource?

Wear a mask all day today & tomorrow unless you're on stage or asking a question.

If you need a mask or hand sanitizer, visit #SoftwareFreedom Conservancy's stand at K level 2 (group A).
https://fosdem.org/2026/stands/

Cc: @akareilly

#Pomodouroboros is a pomodoro timer for people with #ADHD (or anyone else with executive functioning challenges), #OpenSource and written in #Python. There's a working version for macOS today and you can download it if you like, but it's more of a prototype than a finished product (although I do use it daily, and you can try it) and has been somewhat stuck in that space for a frustratingly long time. This week was a big step towards getting out of that local maximum. https://github.com/glyph/pomodouroboros

@GrapheneOS @attilax @LearnToLivePrivate @RustRaven @jmoupah @Yrrussaj @sebsauvage @jolla Hey Graphene OS folks.

First, it's really great that you guys have created a security focused deGoogled Android operating system.

Given the problems of American big tech, I applaud you for creating an alternative.

So full credit where credit is due.

That being said, constantly badmouthing every other non-Apple and non-Google smartphone maker and operating system is not a good look.

And jumping into any thread on Mastodon where there's a mention of another alternative smartphone maker or OS to badmouth them is not a good look.

You say Jolla is no good. SailfishOS is no good. Fairphone is no good. Murena is no good. CalyxOS is no good. Dumbphones are no good.

I'd imagine you'd probably win more people over if you talked more about why people should choose Graphene instead why they shouldn't choose one of the others.

Because right now, there are tradeoffs with every mobile OS.

That includes Graphene.

For example, there are people for whom limiting their exposure to Google and Apple is more important than choosing the most locked down option available.

For such people, needing to buy a Google Pixel phone to run Graphene is a massive negative.

That's even if the Google Pixel is the best hardware from a security perspective.

And in that case, yeah there are other options that may be a better fit for those people.

There's another issue.

There seems to be many Reddit threads and YouTube videos and blogs out there from people who were enthusiastic about Graphene, but have soured on it.

And the funny thing is there's a pattern to it. "Cult-like" and "toxic" seems to be phrases that tend to be used a lot.

I've also noticed a recurring pattern you put for why the other alternatives are bad is because people connected with those businesses or companies badmouth Graphene.

It seems to me like Graphene constantly bags those other projects. When anyone connected with those projects responds, that response is presented by you guys as evidence of bullying and harassment, without that context.

And the recurring line about how people should just stick with iOS or Google Android if they don't choose Graphene? Just shameful. And completely misses the point of why some people are looking for alternative platforms in the first place.

And the more people who choose an alternative OS, the more normal it becomes to do it, which ultimately leads to more people looking at alternatives like Graphene.

#Android #Jolla #SailfishOS #AOSP #Graphene #GrapheneOS #Murena #Calyx #CalyxOS #Linux #infosec #opensource

Happy to meet you all again and you can't really miss me! Just poke me - happy about chats!

#RUNBSD, do #opensource, chats about #Proxmox #ProxLB and #PegaProx or anything else like #BoxyBSD or business related content at #credativ!

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We’re pleased to highlight an article by Christopher R. Bowman from the latest edition of the FreeBSD Journal.

In “Building u-boot,” Christopher provides an overview of how the u-boot bootloader is built and maintained within the FreeBSD ecosystem.

Read the full article here:
https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/freebsd-15-0/building-u-boot/

#FreeBSD #FreeBSDJournal #Embedded #OpenSource #Bootloader

I couldn’t be happier or prouder, and it's all thanks to a spare-time open-source project.

Someone just shared that they created their own version of Leave X - Protect Democracy, mapping Canadian politicians on the Fediverse. 🇨🇦✨

https://elbowsupdigital.ca/

After restarting the project a few days ago and adding statistics about European politicians on X, I was surprised when someone contributed data from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 in less than 24 hours.

A few days later, an anonymous contributor used the power of open data to send data from Austria 🇦🇹. Recently, someone from Sweden 🇸🇪 has joined in as well.

This is what open source looks like: distributed, collaborative, and driven by shared values.

This weekend, I'll be at FODESM, where I hope to speak with politicians and tell them, loud and clear:

Ditch the autocrats’ propaganda.
Leave X. Now.

#MastoCanadaGOV #Canada #LeaveX #Europe #EUPol #Democracy #FOSDEM #OpenSource #Fediverse #Mastodon

Is software ever done? When I started writing this I assumed the answer was yes, but by the time I finished, I'm not sure anything is ever done (not just software)

https://opensourcesecurity.io/2026/01-is-software-ever-done/

#opensource #EOL

Leanpub book LAUNCH 🚀 Code, Chips and Control: The Security Posture of Digital Isolation by Sal Kimmich

Watch here: https://youtu.be/KCURt43Rqhg

#books #leanpublishing #selfpublishing #booklaunch #cybersecurity #infosec #securityarchitecture #supplychainsecurity #opensource #devsecops #hardwaresecurity #softwaresecurity #zerotrust #leanpubpodcast

TODAY on FIRESIDE FEDI!

The #livestream will be on: stream.firesidefedi.live

Special Guest: @lxo@snac.lx.oliva.nom.br

Main interests: Free Software, Neurodivergence, Veganism, Marxism, Politics, Social Justice, Environment, Vocal/Choir Music; Affiliations: GNU, FSF, FSFLA, 0G, Linux-libre, GCC, glibc, Libre-SOC, AdaCore; Languages: Portugueas; English; Espaol; learning Esperanto, French, Ukrainian, Japanese;formerly @lxo@gnusocial.jp @lxo@gnusocial.net @lxoliva@diasporabr.com.br @lxoliva@identi.ca

So don't miss it!

It will happen on 28 January 2026 at 15:00 US Eastern Time ( UTC-5 )

If by any ungodly chance you miss the show:

#PeerTube ( #VOD ): tubefree/@firesidefedi

#firesidefedi #fediverse #fedi #interview #freesoftware #opensource #userfreedom #freedom #resistance

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A dark image. The background is unclear and blurry. On the foreground on the left there is a huge circle, inside of which a profile picture belonging to @lxo@snac.lx.oliva.nom.br. On the other side, a bit lower in the frame we see a fediverse logo, but on fire. This is the logo of the Fireside Fedi show. In between those two elements a text is written. This text says: AN INTERVIEW WITH @lxo@snac.lx.oliva.nom.br Alexandre Oliva - Main interests: Free Software, Neurodivergence, Veganism, Marxism, Politics, Social Justice, Environment, Vocal/Choir Music; Affiliations: GNU, FSF, FSFLA, 0G, Linux-libre, GCC, glibc, Libre-SOC, AdaCore; Languages: Portugueas; English; Espaol; learning Esperanto, French, Ukrainian, Japanese;formerly @lxo@gnusocial.jp @lxo@gnusocial.net @lxoliva@diasporabr.com.br @lxoliva@identi.ca 28 January 2026 AT 15:00 US EASTERN TIME ON FIRESIDEFEDI.LIVE

My publisher, @pragprog, is having a flash sale on all books! Including mine! Which you should totally buy and read and use and gift to friends and enemies alike!

Use code `Brrr` at checkout for a 43% discount.

• Forge Your Future with Open Source: https://fossforge.com
• Business Success with Open Source: https://fossbiz.com

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #Strategy

For @drupal's 25th anniversary, I spoke with founder @dries. Of interest to Mastodon readers will be Dries' advice for building a long-term open source community: “Don’t expect overnight success. I think anything successful in life usually takes 10 years.” https://thenewstack.io/drupal-turns-25-from-simple-to-complex-then-simple-again/ #OpenSource

Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.15 brings UI improvements, mod upgrades and a big performance boost https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/luanti-formerly-minetest-v5-15-brings-ui-improvements-mod-upgrades-and-a-big-performance-boost/

#VoxeLibre #Luanti #Minetest #OpenSource #Linux #Gaming #FreeGame