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RoboBSD – an embedded operating system based on FreeBSD, designed for robotics applications. It is a derivative of the NanoBSD tool for creating... https://archiveos.org/robobsd/ #bsd #freebsd #operatingsystem

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHZTeEN2HT0

What does online age verification laws actually have to do with the ENABLING of collecting data from children, China's surveillance and censorship laws, and the profits of companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google? A lot more than you think.

In this episode of Plain Meaning, I break down the real agenda behind the push for operating system age verification. From California's Digital Age Assurance Act to federal proposals in Congress, they have come from the same source. I trace who benefits, what laws get quietly gutted in the process, and why the timing lines up suspiciously with China's own digital surveillance rollout.

What you'll learn:
— Why Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta all win if these laws pass
— How age verification effectively nullifies existing laws that protect you and your children like COPPA and the Privacy Act of 1974
— What already happened in the UK under the Online Safety Act — and why it matters for America
— The striking parallels between Apple's product rollouts and China's surveillance
— Why this isn't about protecting kids at all but more about removing the remaining barriers SO THEY CAN TRACK THEM

This is Part 1 of the Plain Meaning 12-part Plain Meaning Special Report. Links to all episodes will appear as they're released.

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws
The rest are coming soon...

California's law takes effect January 2027. There is still time — but not much.

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety #COPPA #BigTech #ChildOnlineSafety #Surveillance #Apple #Google #Meta #Facebook #DigitalID #PlainMeaning #PrivacyRights #ChinaTech #InternetFreedom #DataPrivacy #OperatingSystem #TechPolicy #ParentsRights #China #PrivacyAct

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety

#AgeVerification #NationalID #Surveillance #Censorship #PlainMeaning

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHZTeEN2HT0

What does online age verification laws actually have to do with the ENABLING of collecting data from children, China's surveillance and censorship laws, and the profits of companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google? A lot more than you think.

In this episode of Plain Meaning, I break down the real agenda behind the push for operating system age verification. From California's Digital Age Assurance Act to federal proposals in Congress, they have come from the same source. I trace who benefits, what laws get quietly gutted in the process, and why the timing lines up suspiciously with China's own digital surveillance rollout.

What you'll learn:
— Why Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta all win if these laws pass
— How age verification effectively nullifies existing laws that protect you and your children like COPPA and the Privacy Act of 1974
— What already happened in the UK under the Online Safety Act — and why it matters for America
— The striking parallels between Apple's product rollouts and China's surveillance
— Why this isn't about protecting kids at all but more about removing the remaining barriers SO THEY CAN TRACK THEM

This is Part 1 of the Plain Meaning 12-part Plain Meaning Special Report. Links to all episodes will appear as they're released.

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws
The rest are coming soon...

California's law takes effect January 2027. There is still time — but not much.

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety #COPPA #BigTech #ChildOnlineSafety #Surveillance #Apple #Google #Meta #Facebook #DigitalID #PlainMeaning #PrivacyRights #ChinaTech #InternetFreedom #DataPrivacy #OperatingSystem #TechPolicy #ParentsRights #China #PrivacyAct

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety

#AgeVerification #NationalID #Surveillance #Censorship #PlainMeaning

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHZTeEN2HT0

What does online age verification laws actually have to do with the ENABLING of collecting data from children, China's surveillance and censorship laws, and the profits of companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google? A lot more than you think.

In this episode of Plain Meaning, I break down the real agenda behind the push for operating system age verification. From California's Digital Age Assurance Act to federal proposals in Congress, they have come from the same source. I trace who benefits, what laws get quietly gutted in the process, and why the timing lines up suspiciously with China's own digital surveillance rollout.

What you'll learn:
— Why Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta all win if these laws pass
— How age verification effectively nullifies existing laws that protect you and your children like COPPA and the Privacy Act of 1974
— What already happened in the UK under the Online Safety Act — and why it matters for America
— The striking parallels between Apple's product rollouts and China's surveillance
— Why this isn't about protecting kids at all but more about removing the remaining barriers SO THEY CAN TRACK THEM

This is Part 1 of the Plain Meaning 12-part Plain Meaning Special Report. Links to all episodes will appear as they're released.

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws
The rest are coming soon...

California's law takes effect January 2027. There is still time — but not much.

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety #COPPA #BigTech #ChildOnlineSafety #Surveillance #Apple #Google #Meta #Facebook #DigitalID #PlainMeaning #PrivacyRights #ChinaTech #InternetFreedom #DataPrivacy #OperatingSystem #TechPolicy #ParentsRights #China #PrivacyAct

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety

#AgeVerification #NationalID #Surveillance #Censorship #PlainMeaning

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHZTeEN2HT0

What does online age verification laws actually have to do with the ENABLING of collecting data from children, China's surveillance and censorship laws, and the profits of companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google? A lot more than you think.

In this episode of Plain Meaning, I break down the real agenda behind the push for operating system age verification. From California's Digital Age Assurance Act to federal proposals in Congress, they have come from the same source. I trace who benefits, what laws get quietly gutted in the process, and why the timing lines up suspiciously with China's own digital surveillance rollout.

What you'll learn:
— Why Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta all win if these laws pass
— How age verification effectively nullifies existing laws that protect you and your children like COPPA and the Privacy Act of 1974
— What already happened in the UK under the Online Safety Act — and why it matters for America
— The striking parallels between Apple's product rollouts and China's surveillance
— Why this isn't about protecting kids at all but more about removing the remaining barriers SO THEY CAN TRACK THEM

This is Part 1 of the Plain Meaning 12-part Plain Meaning Special Report. Links to all episodes will appear as they're released.

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws
The rest are coming soon...

California's law takes effect January 2027. There is still time — but not much.

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety #COPPA #BigTech #ChildOnlineSafety #Surveillance #Apple #Google #Meta #Facebook #DigitalID #PlainMeaning #PrivacyRights #ChinaTech #InternetFreedom #DataPrivacy #OperatingSystem #TechPolicy #ParentsRights #China #PrivacyAct

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety

#AgeVerification #NationalID #Surveillance #Censorship #PlainMeaning

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHZTeEN2HT0

What does online age verification laws actually have to do with the ENABLING of collecting data from children, China's surveillance and censorship laws, and the profits of companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google? A lot more than you think.

In this episode of Plain Meaning, I break down the real agenda behind the push for operating system age verification. From California's Digital Age Assurance Act to federal proposals in Congress, they have come from the same source. I trace who benefits, what laws get quietly gutted in the process, and why the timing lines up suspiciously with China's own digital surveillance rollout.

What you'll learn:
— Why Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta all win if these laws pass
— How age verification effectively nullifies existing laws that protect you and your children like COPPA and the Privacy Act of 1974
— What already happened in the UK under the Online Safety Act — and why it matters for America
— The striking parallels between Apple's product rollouts and China's surveillance
— Why this isn't about protecting kids at all but more about removing the remaining barriers SO THEY CAN TRACK THEM

This is Part 1 of the Plain Meaning 12-part Plain Meaning Special Report. Links to all episodes will appear as they're released.

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws
The rest are coming soon...

California's law takes effect January 2027. There is still time — but not much.

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety #COPPA #BigTech #ChildOnlineSafety #Surveillance #Apple #Google #Meta #Facebook #DigitalID #PlainMeaning #PrivacyRights #ChinaTech #InternetFreedom #DataPrivacy #OperatingSystem #TechPolicy #ParentsRights #China #PrivacyAct

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety

#AgeVerification #NationalID #Surveillance #Censorship #PlainMeaning

Finally!

Something to do with all those PS5s that'll no longer be in use.

PlayStation 5 Linux project expands to support more 7.0 firmware

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/playstation-5-linux-project-expands-to-support-more-7-0-firmware/

#PlayStation5 #Linux #Sony #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Tech #Gaming

Finally!

Something to do with all those PS5s that'll no longer be in use.

PlayStation 5 Linux project expands to support more 7.0 firmware

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/playstation-5-linux-project-expands-to-support-more-7-0-firmware/

#PlayStation5 #Linux #Sony #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Tech #Gaming

Finally!

Something to do with all those PS5s that'll no longer be in use.

PlayStation 5 Linux project expands to support more 7.0 firmware

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/playstation-5-linux-project-expands-to-support-more-7-0-firmware/

#PlayStation5 #Linux #Sony #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Tech #Gaming

Finally!

Something to do with all those PS5s that'll no longer be in use.

PlayStation 5 Linux project expands to support more 7.0 firmware

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/playstation-5-linux-project-expands-to-support-more-7-0-firmware/

#PlayStation5 #Linux #Sony #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Tech #Gaming

Finally!

Something to do with all those PS5s that'll no longer be in use.

PlayStation 5 Linux project expands to support more 7.0 firmware

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/playstation-5-linux-project-expands-to-support-more-7-0-firmware/

#PlayStation5 #Linux #Sony #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Tech #Gaming

CentOS Stream vs #AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux vs Oracle Linux for VPS Hosting This article provides a detailed comparison of #CentOS Stream vs AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux vs Oracle Linux for VPS ...
Continued 👉 #operatingsystem #centosstream #vpsguide #ostemplates #centosstream #rockylinux #oraclelinux

CentOS Stream vs AlmaLinux vs ...

Ever fancied a Framework laptop but you bought a MacBook instead?

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs with the M3 series SoC

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/asahi-linux-now-officially-supports-macs-with-the-m3-series-soc/

#AsahiLinux #Macs #Apple #AppleSilicon #Linux #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Hardware #Tech

Ever fancied a Framework laptop but you bought a MacBook instead?

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs with the M3 series SoC

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/asahi-linux-now-officially-supports-macs-with-the-m3-series-soc/

#AsahiLinux #Macs #Apple #AppleSilicon #Linux #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Hardware #Tech

Ever fancied a Framework laptop but you bought a MacBook instead?

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs with the M3 series SoC

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/asahi-linux-now-officially-supports-macs-with-the-m3-series-soc/

#AsahiLinux #Macs #Apple #AppleSilicon #Linux #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Hardware #Tech

Ever fancied a Framework laptop but you bought a MacBook instead?

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs with the M3 series SoC

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/asahi-linux-now-officially-supports-macs-with-the-m3-series-soc/

#AsahiLinux #Macs #Apple #AppleSilicon #Linux #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Hardware #Tech

Ever fancied a Framework laptop but you bought a MacBook instead?

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs with the M3 series SoC

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/asahi-linux-now-officially-supports-macs-with-the-m3-series-soc/

#AsahiLinux #Macs #Apple #AppleSilicon #Linux #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Hardware #Tech

Google Play System Update (July 2026) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On July 29th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the July 1st, 2026 version. This update weighs around 14 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see July 1st, 2026 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the August patch of 2026!

Google Play System Update (June 2026) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On June 30th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the June 1st, 2026 version. This update weighs around 70 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see June 1st, 2026 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the July patch of 2026!

(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)

Node.js 24.18.0 LTS Released: Crypto Hardening, 64 KiB Buffers, and WebCrypto Upgrades:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/nodejs-24180-lts-released-crypto-hardening-64-kib-buffers-and-webcrypto-upgrades/

Deno 2.9 introduces native desktop app builder and boosts Node.js project migration:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/deno-2-9-introduces-native-desktop-app-builder-and-boosts-node-js-project-migration/

Next.js 16.3 preview adds instant navigations and partial prefetching:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/next-js-16-3-preview-adds-instant-navigations-and-partial-prefetching/

Vite 8.1 brings faster dev mode, chunk import maps, and Wasm ESM support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/vite-8-1-brings-faster-dev-mode-chunk-import-maps-and-wasm-esm-support/

Astro 7.0 brings Vite 8, performance boost, advanced routing, route caching & AI features:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/astro-7-0-brings-vite-8-performance-boost-advanced-routing-route-caching-and-ai-features/

WooCommerce 10.9 brings performance improvements, cleaner admin screens, and email logging:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/woocommerce-10-9-brings-performance-improvements-cleaner-admin-screens-and-email-logging/

GNU nano 9.1 released with old Mac file format removal, viewport search tweaks, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/gnu-nano-9-1-released-with-old-mac-file-format-removal-viewport-search-tweaks-and-more/

Linux Foundation and leading orgs launch Akrites to protect open source from AI threats:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/linux-foundation-and-leading-orgs-launch-akrites-to-protect-open-source-from-ai-threats/

Battlefield Studios begin sponsoring Godot Engine development:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/battlefield-studios-begin-sponsoring-godot-engine-development/

Coreboot 26.06 released with initial Nova Lake, Strix Halo and Calypso SoC support, etc.:
https://blogs.coreboot.org/blog/2026/06/25/announcing-the-coreboot-26-06-release/

Ventoy 1.1.14 Ships with Fixed Secure Boot Shim and New Key Enrollment Requirement:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/ventoy-1114-released-fixes-uefi-ca-2023-secure-boot-issues-and-adds-new-policy-controls/

Ventoy Pushes 1.1.16 and 1.1.15 to Fix Secure Boot Hangs and UEFI Quirks:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/ventoy-1116-released-secure-boot-fixes-uefi-patches-and-iventoy-announcement/

QSOE 0.1 Debuts as a QNX-Inspired Open-Source OS for RISC-V:
https://linuxiac.com/qsoe-0-1-debuts-as-a-qnx-inspired-open-source-os-for-risc-v/

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #NodeJS #Deno #NextJS #Vite #Astro #WooCommerce #GNUNano #Akrites #Godot #GodotEngine #Coreboot #Ventoy #QSOE #OS #OperatingSystem #Programming #Coding #Development #Dev #FosseryTech

Reflective LCD Slabtop Terminal Runs Homebrewed Solar OS

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/06/26/reflective-lcd-slabtop-terminal-runs-homebrewed-solar-os/

Hi everyone! 👋 I know it's been a while since I was last here, but I had a very specific reason for it. I've spent the last few months with my small team intensely developing a project I mentioned to you once before. Every moment of my inactivity here was simply coding, designing the architecture, and endlessly solving problems :heart_cybre:

Today, I am proud to announce - LibreConnect has moved past the phase of vague plans and become a fully functional app! :flan_hurrah:

We managed to deliver what was absolutely most important to us - an ecosystem connecting your 💻 computer and 📱 smartphone that respects your privacy 100%. Zero external clouds and hidden telemetry. Everything is based exclusively on a direct P2P connection within your local network and strong E2E encryption 🔐

So, what can our app actually do?
- Virtual camera and microphone from your phone :blobcatcamera:
- Mobile device file manager right from your PC 📁
- Notification and clipboard synchronization 📋
- Receiving and sending SMS/MMS from your computer 💬
- Two-way media playback control 🎵
- Remote keyboard and presentation control from your phone :ablobcatbongokeyboard:
- Finding your phone by triggering a loud alarm (overriding silent mode) 🚨
- And a few other minor conveniences :sparkles_fiery:

We also made sure the project is truly cross-platform. LibreConnect runs natively on :linux: Linux, :apple_inc: macOS, :windows: Windows, and :robot_3: Android. It's worth mentioning that the app isn't limited to just x86_64 architecture - we support ARM64 as well! To make updates easier, we've set up our own F-Droid repository, along with native packages for Linux package managers (APT, DNF, Pacman) :fdroid: :archlinux:

The code is 100% open-source under the GNU GPL v3.0 license :github: However, I have to be honest - the project is still very young. The app is highly usable, but it still requires optimization, might have some silly bugs, and can occasionally be unstable 🐛

That's why we need you so much right now. For the continued development of this app to make any sense, we need a small but engaged user base. I encourage you to install it, test it out, and report bugs, and for those interested - to join the project as contributors (you'll find a CONTRIBUTING.md in the repo) 🤝

If you like our vision, leaving a star ⭐ on our GitHub repository is the form of support we would appreciate the most. It's these stars that will allow us to take the project out into the world! Because of this, for the next few days, my activity here will focus mainly on promoting the app and its features - we need your help to build the right momentum. Thank you in advance for your support! :blobheartcat:

You can find all other info here:
:finger_point: https://libreconnect.one

#LibreConnect #Privacy #PrivacyByDesign #OpenSource #FOSS #Freedom #Software #FreeSoftware #Libre #BigTech #Tech #Technology #Dev #Programming #Code #App #Apps #CPlusPlus #Qt #Phone #PC #Computer #OS #OperatingSystem #Linux #RaspberryPi #Apple #Mac #Windows #Android #FDroid #Obtainium

Google Play System Update (May 2026) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On June 3rd, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the May 1st, 2026 version. This update weighs around 98 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see May 1st, 2026 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the June patch of 2026!

Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray gets its first snapshot release

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/ubuntu-26-10-stonking-stingray-snapshot-1/

Chippewa Operating System (COS) – an operating system developed by Control Data Corporation in 1964 for the CDC 6600, generally considered the first supercomputer in the world. https://archiveos.org/chippewa-operating-system/ #operatingsystem #supercomputers

'This Linux phone is ULTRA secure!' #jollaphone #smartphones #mwc2026 #android #iOS #sailfishos #secure #privacy #opensource #europeanalternatives #operatingsystem

(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)

Ghostty terminal is finally adding scrollbar support:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ghostty-linux-scrollbars-coming

Split diffs are now available in Zed as the new default, replacing unified diffs:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/split-diffs-are-now-available-in-zed-as-the-new-default-replacing-unified-diffs/

Weblate 5.16 introduces billing permission update and resolves SSH security issue:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/weblate-5-16-introduces-billing-permission-update-and-resolves-ssh-security-issue/

WordPress.com launches an AI assistant that can edit site content, create media, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/wordpress-com-launches-an-ai-assistant-that-can-edit-site-content-create-media-and-more/

Godot Engine suffering from lots of "AI slop" code submissions:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/godot-engine-suffering-from-lots-of-ai-slop-code-submissions/

Notepad++ v8.9.2 enforces double signature checks for update security:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/notepad--v8-9-2-enforces-double-signature-checks-for-update-security/

Vulkan 1.4.344 Released With New Extension From Valve:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.344-Released

FreeBSD's KDE Desktop Install Option Ready For Testing:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-Desktop-Option-Testing

GhostBSD To Use XLibre Server, MATE vs. Gershwin Desktop Decision In Future:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GhostBSD-Eyes-XLibre

FosseryWeb page-builders progress report:
Cheatsheet pages can now be fully generated (except some edge cases in the main content), plus there's now an extra line in the generated code to credit the author(s) of the cheatsheet below the title (since starting from the next update of FosseryWeb, everyone will be able to submit cheatsheets, or modify existing ones (in latter case, the script will automatically handle crediting multiple authors). And soon, FosseryWeb Min support will also be added, the script will generate the cheatsheet page for both sites in one go.
https://codeberg.org/fosseryweb/page-builders

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #News #Ghostty #Zed #Weblate #WordPress #GodotEngine #Godot #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepadpp #Vulkan #FreeBSD #GhostBSD #XLibre #BSD #CodeEditor #IDE #GameEngine #Terminal #TerminalEmulator #PageBuilder #FosseryWeb #OperatingSystem #OS #Graphics #FosseryTech

Operating system for the Amiga: Sixth alpha version of Serena OS

Dietmar Planitzer is working on an experimental operating system for the Amiga. The focus of the newly released version 0.6.0 is on performance and stability. According to Planitzer, disk I/O in particular is now dramatically faster, and the system runs much more stably and reliably.

https://www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-12-00089-EN.html

#Amiga #operatingsystem #SerenaOS

Google Play System Update (October 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On October 28th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the October 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 49 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see October 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the November patch of 2025!

Google play icons created by Pixel perfect – Flaticon

#Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

Google Play System Update (September 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On September 29th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the September 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 90 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see September 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the October patch of 2025!

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#Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

Another OS for the Amiga.

Serena OS

https://github.com/dplanitzer/Serena

#Amiga #SerenaOS #Serena #OS #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #CommodoreAmiga #operatingsystem #shell

Operating system for the Amiga: Fifth alpha version of Serena OS

Dietmar Planitzer is working on an experimental operating system for the Amiga. The focus of the fifth alpha version is on expanding the infrastructure for process and device driver management. There are also various bug fixes and performance improvements.

https://www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-09-00110-EN.html

#Amiga #operatingSystem #SerenaOS

(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)

Ghostty 1.2 adds command palette, new app icons, quick terminal size, and SSH improvements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/9/ghostty-1-2-adds-command-palette-new-app-icons-quick-terminal-size-and-ssh-improvements/

Intel's AVX-512 Project (Sorting Library) To End & Layoff Developers... But Found A New Home At NumPy:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-NumPy-x86-simd-sort
(NumPy is a pretty cool Python library, I just learnt some of its basics at university, it makes working with arrays of numeric data much easier, this sorting library will probably be a pretty good fit for it.)

Godot 4.5 Open-Source Game Engine Released With A Multitude Of Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Godot-4.5-Released

FreeBSD 15 Alpha 2 Is Officially Released For Testing:
https://ostechnix.com/freebsd-15-alpha-2-released/

VirtualBox 7.2.2 Update Resolves TPM Emulation on Linux:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/virtualbox-7-2-2-bug-fix-update

Haiku OS Addressing Slow "git status" Performance Relative To Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Haiku-Slow-Git-Status

P.S.: As you may noticed, I didn't write the regular summaries for most news, just copy pasted the article titles. I decided to stop doing those summaries for most news (except for those where the article title doesn't tell much, like the GNOME 49 and Ubuntu 25.10 articles above), because it takes quite a lot of time which I can spend doing other, more useful things, plus writing those are pretty tedious, especially for the regular software releases, which aren't that interesting to me 90% of time, I don't really enjoy writing them anymore. But regardless, if I have some personal opinion about something, I'll share that, like I did this time too. Hope you find these posts useful this way too.

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #Ghostty #NumPy #AVX512 #Godot #GodotEngine #FreeBSD #VirtualBox #BSD #VM #VirtualMachine #Haiku #OS #OperatingSystem #Python #Terminal #TerminalEmulator #Development #Programming #Coding #FosseryTech

Google Play System Update (August 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On September 10th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the August 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 88 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see August 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the September patch of 2025!

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#Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

This post was inspired by the accessibility, or lack there of, of various operating systems, annoyances that people have with Windows, and the current state of Linux, which many sighted people tout as a great Windows alternative. While there are obviously some blind people who use it, overall, the experience is neither streamlined nor easy. and it can be downright frustrating. There is Mac OS, but then, there is the expense of a Mac, plus the fact that many normal periferals can't be used with it. There are Android and IOS, but these are touch-based, not built for computers, though both can be used with real keyboards. Still, such operating systems come with their own headaches.

My solution is one that cuts through all of the hurdles to a system that is fast, efficient, light on resources, and very accessible. This is DOS. I am not referring to MS-DOS, but to modern varients such as FreeDOS (just updated this year), Enhanced DR-DOS (updated a few years ago), VDOS (a version that runs directly in modern Windows systems), etc. For instance, this is FreeDOS.

https://www.freedos.org/download/

This is a wonderful (and long) list of general fallacies that people may hold about the operating system, as well as statements debunking them and proving why it is still a viable choice in 2025.

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ak621/DOS/DOS-Fal.html

For us in the blind community, there are really only two issues standing in our way. The first is a good screen reader, and the second is software synthesis. Yet even these can be overcome. While many DOS screen readers were made in the past, only one is now completely open source. That is Provox. The entire code is available for us to update to our hearts' content. (Look down the page and you will find the download link under the screen reader section.)

https://allinaccess.com/happ/

Of course, we could create an entirely new one, but this gives us a good place to start if we don't want to reinvent the wheel. As for hardware synthesis, it was done in the past, with Flipper. It's not the best, but it shows that it is possible. Now, with all of these updates to DOS itself, as well as faster machines with better memory, soundcards, and drivers, it should be easier to create a software synthesizer.

There are still people programming for DOS, both for everyday use and versions of the operating system itself. Why not collaborate with them? Why can't we have a text-based, keyboard-driven operating system that works for us, that isn't bloated, and that we can even help to create? Imagine a version of DOS designed with accessibility in mind. What if it came with a built-in screen reader that talked during installation, braille support, a magnifier, ocr software, various other accessibility options, and menus that were easy to navigate for those who didn't wish to use the commandline, as well as access to it for those who did? What if it were free, or at the very least, extremely cheap, and could run on almost anything, so that anyone in the world could use it, provided he had some sort of computer? This is all within reach.

How many of you would be interested in at least trying out these modern versions of DOS to see what they offer and how far we could take them into the realm of accessibility and daily use?

#accessibility #blind #commandline #computing #DOS #FreeDOS #OperatingSystem #programming #ScreenReader #SoftwareSynthesizer #SpeechSynthesis #text-based #tui #WindowsAlternative

Google Play System Update (June 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On July 1st, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the June 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 75 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see June 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the July patch of 2025!

#Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

Google Play System Update (May 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On June 10th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the May 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 87 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see May 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the June patch of 2025!

#Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #AndroidW #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

Serena OS - New operating system for the Amiga
Dietmar Planitzer is working on an experimental operating system for the Amiga. Now a fourth alpha version is available, which now also boots on an Amiga 1200. In addition, for the first time there are Windows versions of the developer tools to compile Serena OS itself and programs for it.

https://www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-06-00034-EN.html

#Amiga #operatingsystem #SerenaOS

Google Play System Update (February) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On March 11th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the February 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 61 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device’s settings
2. Open the security settings
3. Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
4. If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:

Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see February 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

Stay tuned for the March patch of 2025!

#Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #AndroidW #December #December2024 #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

i guess i'm not smart enough

#ImmutableOS #operatingsystem #linux #XeniaLinux

#ArcaOS - Using Modern Improved #OS2 - #Install and #Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utse8P_L8k0&ab_channel=DanWood

#Softwared #OS #OperatingSystem #OperatingSystems #Microsoft #IBM #Windows #WindowsReplacement #WindowsAlternative #Warp #OS2Warp

New secret-spilling flaw affects almost every Intel chip since 2011 - Security researchers have found a new class of vulnerabilities in Intel chips which, if exploited, ... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/O17JoigcDNY/ #computerhardware #operatingsystem #virtualmachine #spokesperson #sandybridge #chipmaker #computers #microsoft #hardware #security #firmware #meltdown #privacy #mozilla #skylake #spectre #apple #intel #hack