#foss
Dear #developer,
I’m reaching out to you to offer you an #opportunity to make you and your #projects better known.
#Unitoo (unitoo.it/en), in 2019 started a #radio (radio.unitoo.it) dedicated to #FOSS and #CreativeCommon #music.
I’d love for you to join them and contribute to some content.
You’ll be entitled to a 3 minutes free #audio recording, to #promote your #code #repository and a chance to discover new #opportunities in the #world of #Software #Development.
A looped #broadcasting of such content/media will be scheduled to grant everyone the chance to promote their #work.
At first a recording in #English would be preferable to reach a wider #audience.
How to join? Send them an email with the following:
- #voice recording
- a #title
- #Author’s name
- a brief #summary of your project
- #link to the code repository in question at radio dot unitoo dot it and they’ll handle the rest.
This is just the #beginning.
They have #planned a #series of #podcast that can feature your project.
We believe FOSS is severely lacking in #visibility and want to #change that by providing a stage for you all to perform on. Your #contribution is greatly appreciated.
Happy #HackListening!
OBS Studio 30.2 is out now with native NVENC encode for Linux, shared texture support
"Video recording and livestreaming tool OBS Studio version 30.2 is officially out now, bringing with it various new features and a nice few Linux improvements too."
#gnu #linux #gaming #tech #news #opensource #foss #bsd
Years ago I was wondering what this init freedom thing was all about. Today in the wakes of regreSSHion and xzUtils it dawns on me.
This article has been written in 2022 but could not be more up to date today.
#gnu #linux #foss #init #freedom #devuan #debian #backdoor #systemd
The fight for Init Freedom
Distro Walk – Devuan
Devuan, with its promise of Init Freedom, provides users an alternative to systemd as an init process.
Long-time Linux users may remember a time when Debian was viewed as a collection of anarchists, with radical ideas about voting and decision-making. At times, Debian was even the lone dissenter among distributions about decisions made by the Free Software Foundation. However, over the years, Debian has developed its own hierarchy along the way to becoming the source for some two-thirds of active distributions. Today, the Debian derivative most reminiscent of early Debian is Devuan [1], which forked from Debian in 2014 over how decisions were made and the technical connotations of using systemd. Recently, two Devuan developers – fsmithred, who builds the live images and helps with support, and golinux, the community manager – took the time to recall Devuan's past and why their issues are still relevant today. Because Devuan lacks a formal hierarchy, they emphasize that their remarks are "unofficially official."
In 2014, major Linux distributions were transitioning from SysVinit to systemd as an init process – init being the first process to start on a system and the one that manages other processes. Ubuntu had started using Upstart a decade earlier with little controversy. By contrast, systemd was controversial from its earliest days. To start with, systemd is much more than an init system. Rather, as contributor dasein described on the Debian User Forums, "calling systemd an init system is like calling an automobile a cup holder" [2]. That is, while systemd includes the functions of an init system, dasein said systemd is also "an effort to recreate large portions of existing userspace (including login, job scheduling, and networking, just to name a few) inside a single process traditionally reserved for the sole purpose of starting *nix userspace. (Just in case it isn't clear, there is a huge difference between starting userspace (init) and being userspace (systemd).)"
From this perspective, not only is systemd overkill, but it is a violation of the basic tenet of Unix development that an application does only one thing and does it very well. As Christopher Barry stated in the Linux Kernel Archive, this philosophy is what makes Linux "a collection of simple modular components that could be plugged together at will to do real work" [3] – an operating system that is both flexible and accessible. Just as importantly, a modular structure allows the pieces to be assembled in different ways, so that each distribution can be unique. By contrast, systemd imposes a structure on all Linux systems that reduces variety – which is convenient in some ways, but needlessly limiting in time-honored ways.
As expected, the Debian mail forums debated these perspectives extensively. Unsurprisingly, the discussion culminated in a General Resolution among Debian users, with many Debian officials favoring systemd. The winning option was to use systemd, but at the same time, a more general resolution to favor systemd placed last – a decided ambiguity. Although rarely stated in so many words, much of the dissatisfaction implied that the decision to use systemd was imposed by the Debian hierarchy upon the general membership.
Whether this implication was valid is besides the point. Many believed it was. On November 24, 2014, the Devuan fork was announced. The intention was "to produce a reliable and minimalist base distribution that stays away from the homogenization and lock-in promoted by systemd" [4].
Introducing Init Freedom
Rather than being seen as simply an anti-systemd project, Devuan calls its position Init Freedom (Figure 1). The name invokes Richard Stallman's four essential freedoms, although the idea itself might seem less basic. Devuan's Init Freedom page [5] simply defines the idea as being "about restoring a sane approach to PID1 [init] that respects portability, diversity, and freedom of choice," assuming that the value of these goals is self-evident.
Figure 1: Devuan supports a choice of init alternatives.
In practice, Init Freedom means supporting a choice of init freedoms. Although systemd advocates often maintain that supporting multiple init systems would make packaging more difficult, from its first release, Devuan has continually added init alternatives without any apparent difficulties. Today, in addition to the default SysVinit, Devuan lists six alternatives: OpenRC, runit, sinit, s6, 66-devuan, and Shepherd, and it is open to considering others. Fsmithred suggests that most people simply use sysVinit, although OpenRC and runit, which use SysVinit scripts, are also available. Scripts are also being developed for runit and to extend usability of other shipped alternatives. For those interested in learning more, discussion can be found on the Dev1 Galaxy Forum [6] and on Devuan's IRC channel [7].
In addition, the Init Freedom page lists other Linux distributions that offer systemd-free alternatives, as well as other Unices such as the BSD Family. DistroWatch also offers a search filter for distros without systemd – currently, 97, a total far higher than many might suspect, although it includes only a handful of major distributions, such as MX Linux, Alpine Linux, and KNOPPIX [8]. Devuan keeps in close touch with these distributions, especially on the Dev1 Galaxy Forum.
Fsmithred adds that, "We rely heavily on Debian. Most of the packages in Devuan are unchanged from Debian. We only fork packages that require systemd. There is collaboration between Devuan and Debian on a few packages, and we occasionally send bug fixes or patches upstream to Debian for packages we do not fork."
Beyond Init Freedom
Devuan is usually referred to in terms of Init Freedom – often with the obviously mistaken assumption that it is a lost cause. However, Devuan also features Docker images and community-developed ARM packages. Chimaera, the latest Devuan release, also includes an option to not install PulseAudio to enable simultaneous speech synthesis in both a graphical and console session. In addition, at least one Devuan-derivative exists, Maemo Leste, whose goal is "to provide a free and open source Maemo experience on mobile phones and tablets like the Nokia N900, Motorola Droid 4, Motorola Bionic, PinePhone, PineTab, Allwinner tablets, and more" [9]. Although Devuan might be a niche distribution, clearly it is a thriving one.
But can Devuan's cause become mainstream? It's not impossible. Linux is in an era in which large parts of it are being written. If PulseAudio can be replaced with PipeWire – which is currently happening – then systemd's obsolescence is not impossible, either. Meanwhile, for those who disagree with the majority, Devuan provides a workable alternative, while keeping the early spirit of Debian alive.
Source: https://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2022/260/Devuan
I've always used Gitlab vs Github since it is partially #foss and self hostable. This episode of Linux Dev Time has me deciding to try Codeberg, a full FOSS, self hostable, and federated alternative. The LNL crew are my favorite tech podcasters. #programming https://www.linuxdevtime.com/linux-dev-time-episode-101/
Neue Community auf feddit.org: FOSS - Deutschsprachige Community zum Austausch über Freie Software 💻 👉 Bitte abonniert (auch) die neue Community auf feddit.org + postet bevorzugt dort
Da wohl wirklich nur noch wenig Hoffnung besteht für einen problemlosen Weiterbetrieb von feddit.de, gibt es für deutschsprachige Diskussionen und Nachrichten zu #FOSS -Themen nun diese neue Community auf feddit.org:
👉 feddit.org/c/foss_de
Inhaltlich kann es um Alles rund um #FOSS #FLOSS #OpenSource #FreieSoftware gehen, was Euch interessiert - seien es bestimmte Anwendungen, neue Releases, Fragen, Tipps und Empfehlungen oder auch gesellschaftliche Initiativen wie #PublicMoneyPublicCode und vieles mehr.
Es ist eine Lemmy -Community auf #fedditOrg. Ihr könnt die Community auch von #Mastodon , #Friendica #Akkoma etc. aus abonnieren. Und ihr könnt damit auch ohne Lemmy-Account Beiträge darin erstellen, indem Ihr den Community-Account [ät]foss_de@feddit.org taggt. Ausführlicher hier.
Wenn Ihr auf Lemmy aktiv seid, könnt ihr Euch gerne auch noch als Co-Mods melden.
Es gibt schon lange eine sehr große und aktive englischsprachige Opensource-Community opensource@lemmy.ml , aber um sich zu deutschsprachigen News auszutauschen oder Fragen auf deutsch zu stellen und zu diskutieren, soll diese Community als Ergänzung dienen.
Die bisherigen Beiträge der Feddit.de-Community @FOSS - Freie Software sind u.a. hier zu sehen.
Damit aber erst einmal: 🧡lich willkommen in der neuen Community ! Ich bin gespannt auf Eure Beiträge.
Neue Community auf feddit.org: FOSS - Deutschsprachige Community zum Austausch über Freie Software 💻
Da wohl wirklich nur noch wenig Hoffnung besteht für einen problemlosen Weiterbetrieb von feddit.de, gibt es für deutschsprachige Diskussionen und Nachrichten zu #FOSS -Themen nun diese neue Community auf feddit.org:
👉 feddit.org/c/foss_de
Inhaltlich kann es um Alles rund um #FOSS #FLOSS #OpenSource #FreieSoftware gehen, was Euch interessiert - seien es bestimmte Anwendungen, neue Releases, Fragen, Tipps und Empfehlungen oder auch gesellschaftliche Initiativen wie #PublicMoneyPublicCode und vieles mehr.
Es ist eine Lemmy -Community auf #fedditOrg. Ihr könnt die Community auch von #Mastodon , #Friendica #Akkoma etc. aus abonnieren. Und ihr könnt damit auch ohne Lemmy-Account Beiträge darin erstellen, indem Ihr den Community-Account [ät]foss_de@feddit.org taggt. Ausführlicher hier.
Wenn Ihr auf Lemmy aktiv seid, könnt ihr Euch gerne auch noch als Co-Mods melden.
Es gibt schon lange eine sehr große und aktive englischsprachige Opensource-Community opensource@lemmy.ml , aber um sich zu deutschsprachigen News auszutauschen oder Fragen auf deutsch zu stellen und zu diskutieren, soll diese Community als Ergänzung dienen.
Die bisherigen Beiträge der Feddit.de-Community sind u.a. hier zu sehen.
Damit aber erst einmal: 🧡lich willkommen in der neuen Community @FOSS - Freie Software ! Ich bin gespannt auf Eure Beiträge.
#Searxng, the continuation of the #Searx project, which was discontinued in September 2023, spreads #Internet #search queries across multiple search engines to improve #privacy.
demo: https://searx.bndkt.io
git: https://github.com/searxng/searxng
#software #tracking #surveillance #opensource #foss #floss #online #www #web
Can anyone help me? What are the options for operating a #federated music #streaming or #broadcast service? I know www.azuracast.com and owncast.online. I don't get on well with azura and owncast is already too much. I actually only need a (convenient) #audio player and a support button. I can also program a little bit - so it doesn't have to be out of the box. #oss #foss #music #streaming #fedi #fediverse #audioplayer #python
Framework #Laptop 13 To See A #RISC-V #Motherboard Option
source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Framework-Laptop-RISC-V-Board
"This Mainboard is extremely compelling, but we want to be clear that in this generation, it is focused primarily on enabling developers, tinkerers, and hobbyists to start testing and creating on RISC-V. The peripheral set and performance aren’t yet competitive with our Intel and AMD-powered Framework Laptop Mainboards. This board also has soldered memory and uses #MicroSD cards and #eMMC for storage, both of which are limitations of the processor. It is a great way to start playing with RISC-V though inside of a thin, light, refined laptop. The Mainboard will be able to drop into any Framework Laptop 13 chassis or into the Cooler Master Mainboard Case. DeepComputing is also working closely with the teams at Canonical and #RedHat to ensure Linux support is solid through #Ubuntu and #Fedora."
#Linux's New #DRM #Panic "Blue Screen of Death" In Action
source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-DRM-Panic-BSoD-Picture
With Linux 6.10 the initial DRM Panic code has landed as well as wiring up the DRM/KMS driver support for the SimpleDRM, MGAG200, IMX, and AST drivers.
#bluescreen #bug #software #news #floss #foss #kernel #error
One of my favorite parts of #OpenSource software is how I can fix bugs, add features, or change the often-hardcoded behavior of existing features, then compile it myself, and install it so I can use it. :D #FOSS #OSS
We need a #freeart #freemusic #freeculture project that allows us to live! I am so sick of being a slave to #spotify .. just to survive. I've been running Suzy Q Records for 25 years, against the current, against capitalist logic. But I have to earn money too. You can buy #vinyl here... but that's no longer enough, the world is digital. So I'm turning to #prostitution... it's a shitty #business! https://suzyq-records.de
#opensource #oss #foss
💸 Kritik an Ausgaben des Bundes: Millionen für Microsoft - Die Ausgaben des Bundes für Software-Lizenzen und IT-Dienstleistungen steigen.
von #SvenjaBergt : taz.de/Kritik-an-Ausgaben-des-…
"(...) Bundesministerien und zugehörigen Behörden haben im vergangenen Jahr erstmals mehr als 1 Milliarde Euro für Software-Lizenzen und IT-Dienstleistungen gezahlt – davon 197,7 Millionen Euro an Microsoft (...)
SPD, Grüne und FDP haben eigentlich in ihrem Koalitionsvertrag vereinbart, dass Aufträge für Software „in der Regel als #OpenSource beauftragt“ werden. Denn der verbreitete Einsatz von Microsoft-Produkten steht schon lange in der Kritik. Bereits 2019 stellte eine Studie im Auftrag des Innenministeriums eine Abhängigkeit der Bundesverwaltung von wenigen Software-Anbietern fest"
@taz @taz (inoffiziell) @taz
@FOSS - Freie Software #Microsoft #FOSS #DigitaleSouveränität #taz
#CentOS 7’s Final Countdown: 30 Days Left Until #Support Ends
source: https://linuxiac.com/centos-7-has-30-days-left-until-support-ends/
Here are the possible CentOS 7 #upgrade paths:
- CentOS 7 -> #AlmaLinux 8 -> AlmaLinux 9
- CentOS 7 -> Rocky Linux 8 -> Rocky Linux 9
#centos7 #redhat #security #cybersecurity #linux #foss #floss #RockyLinux #distribution #news #warning #os #software
