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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

Triglav gem is a fork of the original GEM that is compatible with #Atari ST TOS, provided by a buildin 68k CPU emulator. It runs on #Linux.

https://github.com/triglav-os/gem

#retrocomputing #operatingsystem

Triglav gem is a fork of the original GEM that is compatible with #Atari ST TOS, provided by a buildin 68k CPU emulator. It runs on #Linux.

https://github.com/triglav-os/gem

#retrocomputing #operatingsystem

Triglav gem is a fork of the original GEM that is compatible with #Atari ST TOS, provided by a buildin 68k CPU emulator. It runs on #Linux.

https://github.com/triglav-os/gem

#retrocomputing #operatingsystem

Triglav gem is a fork of the original GEM that is compatible with #Atari ST TOS, provided by a buildin 68k CPU emulator. It runs on #Linux.

https://github.com/triglav-os/gem

#retrocomputing #operatingsystem

Triglav gem is a fork of the original GEM that is compatible with #Atari ST TOS, provided by a buildin 68k CPU emulator. It runs on #Linux.

https://github.com/triglav-os/gem

#retrocomputing #operatingsystem

#RISC_OS folks: New #MerlinProject YouTube video update with 3D Graphics API and RISC OS Merlin booting via #GRUB on #x86 and #KVM! More details and link to the video here:

https://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/13/topics/20466

#riscos #OpenSource #Kernel #OperatingSystem #Acorn

A QNX-inspired operating system with selectable kernels

https://qsoe.net

#HackerNews #QNX #operatingSystem #kernels #technology #openSource

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

Godot Engine 4.7 is out bringing a new Asset Store, HDR support, Steam Frame support:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/godot-engine-4-7-is-out-bringing-a-new-asset-store-hdr-support-steam-frame-support/

Epic Games Built Its Own Git Alternative For Handling Large Files:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17363408/lore-launched

Qt Creator 20 Open-Source IDE Released with AI Support, New Zen Mode:
https://9to5linux.com/qt-creator-20-open-source-ide-released-with-ai-support-new-zen-mode

Zed 1.7.2 Brings Smarter Agent Context and Better Git Workflow to Your Codebase:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zed-editor-172-update-cuts-ai-context-bloat-and-tightens-git-workflow-for-faster-editing/

GCC 17 Lands Initial Infrastructure For C++29:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GCC-17-std-CPP29-Experimental

MariaDB 13.1 Preview: What the Rolling Release Actually Changes for Your Database:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mariadb-131-preview-rolling-release-features-and-production-risks-explained/

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-2-0-10-improves-wi-fi-ssid-handling-and-accessibility

Rufus 4.15 BETA fixes silent install errors and UEFI:NTFS crash:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/rufus-4-15-beta-fixes-silent-install-errors-and-uefi-ntfs-crash/

VirtualBox 7.2.10 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 7.1:
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-2-10-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-kernel-7-1

Privacy-focused Android operating system GrapheneOS has fully been ported to Android 17:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/privacy-focused-android-operating-system-grapheneos-has-fully-been-ported-to-android-17/

FreeBSD 15.1 released with updated Wi-Fi drivers, improved C23 support, and Unicode 17.0:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/freebsd-15-1-released-with-updated-wi-fi-drivers-improved-c23-support-and-unicode-17-0/

Bcachefs Tools 1.38.6 - the performance release:
https://www.patreon.com/bcachefs/posts/1-38-6-release-161366372

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Godot #GodotEngine #GameDev #GameDevelopment #QtCreator #Zed #IDE #GCC #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MariaDB #DBMS #Database #DatabaseManagement #RaspberryPIImager #Rufus #OS #OperatingSystem #VirtualBox #VM #VirtualMachine #GrapheneOS #CustomROM #FreeBSD #BSD #Bcachefs #BcachefsTools #Dev #Programming #Coding #Development #VCS #Compiler #VersionControl #FosseryTech

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

Godot Engine 4.7 is out bringing a new Asset Store, HDR support, Steam Frame support:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/godot-engine-4-7-is-out-bringing-a-new-asset-store-hdr-support-steam-frame-support/

Epic Games Built Its Own Git Alternative For Handling Large Files:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17363408/lore-launched

Qt Creator 20 Open-Source IDE Released with AI Support, New Zen Mode:
https://9to5linux.com/qt-creator-20-open-source-ide-released-with-ai-support-new-zen-mode

Zed 1.7.2 Brings Smarter Agent Context and Better Git Workflow to Your Codebase:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zed-editor-172-update-cuts-ai-context-bloat-and-tightens-git-workflow-for-faster-editing/

GCC 17 Lands Initial Infrastructure For C++29:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GCC-17-std-CPP29-Experimental

MariaDB 13.1 Preview: What the Rolling Release Actually Changes for Your Database:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mariadb-131-preview-rolling-release-features-and-production-risks-explained/

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-2-0-10-improves-wi-fi-ssid-handling-and-accessibility

Rufus 4.15 BETA fixes silent install errors and UEFI:NTFS crash:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/rufus-4-15-beta-fixes-silent-install-errors-and-uefi-ntfs-crash/

VirtualBox 7.2.10 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 7.1:
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-2-10-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-kernel-7-1

Privacy-focused Android operating system GrapheneOS has fully been ported to Android 17:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/privacy-focused-android-operating-system-grapheneos-has-fully-been-ported-to-android-17/

FreeBSD 15.1 released with updated Wi-Fi drivers, improved C23 support, and Unicode 17.0:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/freebsd-15-1-released-with-updated-wi-fi-drivers-improved-c23-support-and-unicode-17-0/

Bcachefs Tools 1.38.6 - the performance release:
https://www.patreon.com/bcachefs/posts/1-38-6-release-161366372

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Godot #GodotEngine #GameDev #GameDevelopment #QtCreator #Zed #IDE #GCC #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MariaDB #DBMS #Database #DatabaseManagement #RaspberryPIImager #Rufus #OS #OperatingSystem #VirtualBox #VM #VirtualMachine #GrapheneOS #CustomROM #FreeBSD #BSD #Bcachefs #BcachefsTools #Dev #Programming #Coding #Development #VCS #Compiler #VersionControl #FosseryTech

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

Godot Engine 4.7 is out bringing a new Asset Store, HDR support, Steam Frame support:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/godot-engine-4-7-is-out-bringing-a-new-asset-store-hdr-support-steam-frame-support/

Epic Games Built Its Own Git Alternative For Handling Large Files:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17363408/lore-launched

Qt Creator 20 Open-Source IDE Released with AI Support, New Zen Mode:
https://9to5linux.com/qt-creator-20-open-source-ide-released-with-ai-support-new-zen-mode

Zed 1.7.2 Brings Smarter Agent Context and Better Git Workflow to Your Codebase:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zed-editor-172-update-cuts-ai-context-bloat-and-tightens-git-workflow-for-faster-editing/

GCC 17 Lands Initial Infrastructure For C++29:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GCC-17-std-CPP29-Experimental

MariaDB 13.1 Preview: What the Rolling Release Actually Changes for Your Database:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mariadb-131-preview-rolling-release-features-and-production-risks-explained/

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-2-0-10-improves-wi-fi-ssid-handling-and-accessibility

Rufus 4.15 BETA fixes silent install errors and UEFI:NTFS crash:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/rufus-4-15-beta-fixes-silent-install-errors-and-uefi-ntfs-crash/

VirtualBox 7.2.10 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 7.1:
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-2-10-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-kernel-7-1

Privacy-focused Android operating system GrapheneOS has fully been ported to Android 17:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/privacy-focused-android-operating-system-grapheneos-has-fully-been-ported-to-android-17/

FreeBSD 15.1 released with updated Wi-Fi drivers, improved C23 support, and Unicode 17.0:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/freebsd-15-1-released-with-updated-wi-fi-drivers-improved-c23-support-and-unicode-17-0/

Bcachefs Tools 1.38.6 - the performance release:
https://www.patreon.com/bcachefs/posts/1-38-6-release-161366372

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Godot #GodotEngine #GameDev #GameDevelopment #QtCreator #Zed #IDE #GCC #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MariaDB #DBMS #Database #DatabaseManagement #RaspberryPIImager #Rufus #OS #OperatingSystem #VirtualBox #VM #VirtualMachine #GrapheneOS #CustomROM #FreeBSD #BSD #Bcachefs #BcachefsTools #Dev #Programming #Coding #Development #VCS #Compiler #VersionControl #FosseryTech

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

Godot Engine 4.7 is out bringing a new Asset Store, HDR support, Steam Frame support:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/godot-engine-4-7-is-out-bringing-a-new-asset-store-hdr-support-steam-frame-support/

Epic Games Built Its Own Git Alternative For Handling Large Files:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17363408/lore-launched

Qt Creator 20 Open-Source IDE Released with AI Support, New Zen Mode:
https://9to5linux.com/qt-creator-20-open-source-ide-released-with-ai-support-new-zen-mode

Zed 1.7.2 Brings Smarter Agent Context and Better Git Workflow to Your Codebase:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zed-editor-172-update-cuts-ai-context-bloat-and-tightens-git-workflow-for-faster-editing/

GCC 17 Lands Initial Infrastructure For C++29:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GCC-17-std-CPP29-Experimental

MariaDB 13.1 Preview: What the Rolling Release Actually Changes for Your Database:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mariadb-131-preview-rolling-release-features-and-production-risks-explained/

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-2-0-10-improves-wi-fi-ssid-handling-and-accessibility

Rufus 4.15 BETA fixes silent install errors and UEFI:NTFS crash:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/rufus-4-15-beta-fixes-silent-install-errors-and-uefi-ntfs-crash/

VirtualBox 7.2.10 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 7.1:
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-2-10-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-kernel-7-1

Privacy-focused Android operating system GrapheneOS has fully been ported to Android 17:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/privacy-focused-android-operating-system-grapheneos-has-fully-been-ported-to-android-17/

FreeBSD 15.1 released with updated Wi-Fi drivers, improved C23 support, and Unicode 17.0:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/freebsd-15-1-released-with-updated-wi-fi-drivers-improved-c23-support-and-unicode-17-0/

Bcachefs Tools 1.38.6 - the performance release:
https://www.patreon.com/bcachefs/posts/1-38-6-release-161366372

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Godot #GodotEngine #GameDev #GameDevelopment #QtCreator #Zed #IDE #GCC #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MariaDB #DBMS #Database #DatabaseManagement #RaspberryPIImager #Rufus #OS #OperatingSystem #VirtualBox #VM #VirtualMachine #GrapheneOS #CustomROM #FreeBSD #BSD #Bcachefs #BcachefsTools #Dev #Programming #Coding #Development #VCS #Compiler #VersionControl #FosseryTech

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

Godot Engine 4.7 is out bringing a new Asset Store, HDR support, Steam Frame support:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/godot-engine-4-7-is-out-bringing-a-new-asset-store-hdr-support-steam-frame-support/

Epic Games Built Its Own Git Alternative For Handling Large Files:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17363408/lore-launched

Qt Creator 20 Open-Source IDE Released with AI Support, New Zen Mode:
https://9to5linux.com/qt-creator-20-open-source-ide-released-with-ai-support-new-zen-mode

Zed 1.7.2 Brings Smarter Agent Context and Better Git Workflow to Your Codebase:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/zed-editor-172-update-cuts-ai-context-bloat-and-tightens-git-workflow-for-faster-editing/

GCC 17 Lands Initial Infrastructure For C++29:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GCC-17-std-CPP29-Experimental

MariaDB 13.1 Preview: What the Rolling Release Actually Changes for Your Database:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mariadb-131-preview-rolling-release-features-and-production-risks-explained/

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-2-0-10-improves-wi-fi-ssid-handling-and-accessibility

Rufus 4.15 BETA fixes silent install errors and UEFI:NTFS crash:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/rufus-4-15-beta-fixes-silent-install-errors-and-uefi-ntfs-crash/

VirtualBox 7.2.10 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 7.1:
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-2-10-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-kernel-7-1

Privacy-focused Android operating system GrapheneOS has fully been ported to Android 17:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/privacy-focused-android-operating-system-grapheneos-has-fully-been-ported-to-android-17/

FreeBSD 15.1 released with updated Wi-Fi drivers, improved C23 support, and Unicode 17.0:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/freebsd-15-1-released-with-updated-wi-fi-drivers-improved-c23-support-and-unicode-17-0/

Bcachefs Tools 1.38.6 - the performance release:
https://www.patreon.com/bcachefs/posts/1-38-6-release-161366372

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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

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

Node.js 26 enables Temporal API by default, upgrades V8 and Undici:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/node-js-26-enables-temporal-api-by-default-upgrades-v8-and-undici/

Qt Creator 20 Beta released:
https://www.qt.io/blog/qt-creator-20-beta-released

Zed for Business launches with advanced admin controls and flexible AI billing:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/zed-for-business-launches-with-advanced-admin-controls-and-flexible-ai-billing/

Notepad++ original creator calls out recently released macOS fork as an unauthorized fake:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/notepad--original-creator-calls-out-recently-released-macos-fork-as-an-unauthorized-fake/

FosseryWeb progress report:
I searched for some form creation services which allows file uploads (for the cheatsheet submission form coming in the next big update), found Formstr, which is a decentralized form creation tool, using the Nostr protocol:
https://formstr.app/dashboard
I also recreated last year's User Survey, with some minor modifications:
https://formstr.app/f/naddr1qvzqqqr4mqpzqtclve9yfs5l7uky60fyhgdvmfxf5nqzgd7fffs98uqerlkp9darqy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8qunfd4skctnwv46z7qgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqg7waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummnw3ezuamfwfjkgmn9wshx5up0qyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxyh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqyv8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnndehhyapwwdhkx6tpdsq3vamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwdehhxarj9e3xzmnyqyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yv339e3k7mgqqegyu66vg4rsc98s8t?viewKey=b839b59e71902db431ba80eefa25ce27c137877b891308821b62caefe4b1d8a4
(Unfortunately it doesn't work without JavaScript though, similar to all the other privacy-respecting options I looked at, but if you know any other service which works without JS, let me know, I'll take a look at it)
I also migrated the sites from the old Codeberg Pages server to the new git-pages. The domains didn't change, you should still be able to access the sites as usual. In fact, they seems to load much faster now. But let me know if you have any issues accessing them.

Raspberry Pi Imager Now Supports Raspberry Pi Connect for Organizations:
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-imager-now-supports-raspberry-pi-connect-for-organizations

FreeBSD 15.1-BETA2 Now Available:
https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/freebsd-stable/2026-May/004070.html

ReactOS Gets Unified Installer Image And A New Storage Stack:
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/03/reactos-gets-unified-installer-image-and-a-new-storage-stack/

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

Introducing Proton Workspace: An encrypted suite for team collaboration:
https://proton.me/business/blog/proton-workspace
(Now my university will have a hard time finding an excuse to use Office 365 lol)

ONLYOFFICE ends its partnership with Nextcloud over new unauthorized "Euro-Office" fork:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/onlyoffice-ends-its-partnership-with-nextcloud-over-new-unauthorized-euro-office-fork/

The Document Foundation kicks out Collabora Office devs from LibreOffice project:
https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/tdf-ejects-its-core-developers/
(April's Fools joke, I think? Or is it real? 🤔)

Arti 2.2 enables HTTP CONNECT by default, enhances RPC features, and fixes security issues:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/arti-2-2-enables-http-connect-by-default-enhances-rpc-features-and-fixes-security-issues/

Servo 0.0.6 Released With Many Great Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-0.0.6-Released

Pi-hole releases FTL v6.6, Web v6.5, and Core v6.4.1 with security fixes, adds MAC control:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/pi-hole-releases-ftl-v6-6-web-v6-5-and-core-v6-4-1-with-security-fixes-adds-mac-control/

OpenVPN 2.7.1 Released with New Features, Improvements, and Bug Fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/openvpn-2-7-1-released-with-new-features-improvements-and-bug-fixes

Kodi 22 'Piers' Alpha 3 is out -- download it now!:
https://betanews.com/article/kodi-22-piers-alpha-3-is-out-download-it-now/

Ollama gains major performance boosts on Apple Silicon thanks to Apple's MLX framework:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/ollama-gains-major-performance-boosts-on-apple-silicon-thanks-to-apple-s-mlx-framework/

Cloudflare Announces EmDash As Open-Source "Spiritual Successor" To WordPress:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Cloudflare-EmDash

Vulkan 1.4.348 Ships Four New Extensions - Including One To Help OpenGL Emulation:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.348-Released

Nginx 1.29.7 Delivers Multipath TCP Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Nginx-1.29.7-Multipath-TCP

Gentoo Releases Experimental Images Using GNU/Hurd:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Gentoo-GNU-Hurd-Experimental

Redox OS Introducing New CPU Scheduler For ~1.5x Performance In Heavy Tasks:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-New-CPU-Sched

Coreboot 26.03 Open-Source Firmware Adds Full Support for Intel PantherLake SoCs:
https://9to5linux.com/coreboot-26-03-open-source-firmware-adds-full-support-for-intel-pantherlake-socs

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Huawei integrates digital yuan into HarmonyOS NEXT for up to 1B users - No need to download or pull up an app to pay with the Chinese CBDC on Hu... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/huawei-harmonyos-next-digital-yuan-integration #people’sbankofchina #paymentintegration #operatingsystem #digitalcurrency #harmonyosnext #digitalyuan #smartphone #huawei #china #cbdc #iot

Microsoft announces Windows 11, generally available by the holidays - After weeks of leaks and hype, Microsoft today officially announced Windows 11, th... - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/0i7AVOu6HRQ/ #microsoftwindows #operatingsystems #operatingsystem #panospanay #windows10x #windows8.1 #microsoft #windows10 #windows8 #tc

Crypto-driven marketplace Zora raises $2M to build a sustainable creator economy - Dee Goens and Jacob Horne have both the exact and precisely opposite background that you’d expect to... - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/0mb0sptbb-4/ #financialtechnology #coinbaseventures #kindredventures #operatingsystem #cryptocurrency #cryptography #socialmedia #coca-cola #articles #coinbase #designer #snapchat #curator #economy #finance #spotify #artist #brand #kpmg #tc