🏆 Nominate the #FreeSoftware Contributor of the Year🏆🏆
The 2026 European SFS Award Nomination is opened! Submit your nominations by 25 May 2026! https://cloud.opendatahub.com/index.php/apps/forms/s/bfaA24FToWRqmqFMtmjHe4J7

The European SFS Award, by the Linux User Group Bolzano-Bozen (#LUGBZ) and with the collaboration of the FSFE, recognises individuals whose work has made a significant and sustained difference in advancing Free Software across Europe.

More info: https://www.sfscon.it/award-nomination/

European SFS Award Nomination - SFSCON

Nominate outstanding contributors to the FOSS ecosystem for the European SFS Award and recognise those advancing Software Freedom through Free Software.

^SFSCON

Hister has joined the #fediverse

Hister is a general purpose web search engine providing automatic full-text indexing for visited websites.

Follow to be up-to-date with development news, releases and related articles.

#search #selfhosted #freesoftware

Am I reading things correctly that the #Blender Foundation Board's four members are all insiders/employees?

My experience is with US nonprofits, but that lack of external viewpoints in governance seems like a recipe for Bad Decisions ™ strategically.

https://www.blender.org/about/foundation

#nonprofits #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #FLOSS

Blender Foundation — Blender

The Free and Open Source 3D Creation Software — blender.org

^Blender

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Blender/116482997785333001

Reputation is one of the most valuable things any social project has. It can inspire people to do great things together.

Money is, *waves hand*, helpful; but just a thing. It's not valuable in itself, only in what things it can be transacted to get people to do for you.

If you trade inspiration for transactional power, then you no longer need to lead people, just money.

And money just isn't as valuable as people.

#Blender #PayForFreeSoftware #FOSS #OSS #FreeSoftware #funding

Blender 🔶

2026-04-28 15:18:12

Today Anthropic joins the Blender Development Fund as corporate sponsor. This support will be dedicated towards general Blender core development. More details at https://www.blender.org/press/anthropic-joins-the-blender-development-fund-as-corporate-patron/

#b3d #DevFund

Anthropic joins the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron

Anthropic is joining the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron.

^{Francesco Siddi (Blender)}

Hister v0.13.0 is out with quite a few new features. Update your instances.

https://github.com/asciimoo/hister/releases/tag/v0.13.0

Hister is a general purpose web search engine providing automatic full-text indexing for visited websites.

#selfhosted #search #freesoftware

Release v0.13.0 · asciimoo/hister

New Features Semantic Search Full vector search support via sentence-embedding models. Documents are chunked and embedded at index time; search queries are embedded at query time and ranked by cosi...

^GitHub

Du kommst zu den Chemnitzer Linuxtagen und reist auch schon am Freitag an?
Komm doch zum Abendessen ins Turmbrauhaus!

Wir sind in der oberen Etage im vorderen, den Fenstern zugewandten Bereich (nicht in der Mälzerstube).

Zeit: Freitag, dem 27. März 2026 ab 18:30 Uhr
Ort: Turmbrauhaus, Neumarkt 2, 09111 Chemnitz
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1014038458
Speisekarte (alles von Fleisch bis vegan): https://turmbrauhaus.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_11_internet_karte.pdf

Gerne boosten und weitersagen!

#CLT2026 #chemnitz #linux #freesoftware #turmbrauhaus

Way: ‪Turm-Brauhaus‬ (‪1014038458‬)

OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.

^{OpenStreetMap}

RE: https://gruene.social/@Gerbsen/116052492129846084

Money transfer from the German Federal Administration to Microsoft:

2023: 274.091.361,75 Euro
2024: 347.665.579,71 Euro
2025: 481.369.660,77 Euro

(Source: German Parliament 21/4006 page 96 https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/040/2104006.pdf )

Daniel asks what #FreeSoftware #OpenSource could have been procured and developed with such sums and how you feel about when you see those numbers. He also fears this trend will continue.

Daniel Gerber

2026-02-11 14:34:57

Überweisung des Bundes an Microsoft: Was macht das mit euch?

2023: 274.091.361,75 Euro
2024: 347.665.579,71 Euro
2025: 481.369.660,77 Euro

Man stelle sich vor, was mit 1.103.126.602,23 € alles an Open Source Software in Deutschland hätte beschafft und entwickelt werden können. Vermutlich wird sich der Trend hier auch noch weiter fortsetzen 🙁

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@foss_events/116068297745754876

Thank you @foss_events For all the great work, for highlighting #foss events and sharing the word about #FreeSoftware ❤️ ❤️❤️

// foss.events

2026-02-14 09:34:32

Today is I love Free Software day, a day to thank all the people behind Free Software ❤

At // foss.events we like to send a big thank you to all the people who help organise and running FOSS events throughout the year because creating healthy communities is just as important and sustainable as developing software!

https://ilovefs.org/

Check out the map by @fsfe to find a #ilovefs event near you:
https://mapforge.org/m/11171656

And don't forget to connect via official hashtag(s): #ilovefs

I Love Free Software Day - FSFE

On the annual “I Love Free Software Day” we express our gratitude to all Free Software contributors. Join this special event and become part of a lovely community! #ilovefs

^{FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe}

Notepad++'s update servers have been compromised by Chinese hackers and all users had been exposed to malware. The developer estimated the overall compromise period spanned from June through December 2, 2025.
Users should update to version 8.9.1 (or superior) immediately.

Source: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#security #vulnerability #windows #text #editor #notepad #foss #freesoftware #software

So great to again dedicated people from the European Commission's #DMA enforcement team, civil society and researchers on the #FOSDEM panel

"#Interoperability regulation in the EU: Opening #iOS and #Android for #FreeSoftware"
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/TQS7LM-interoperability-dma-apple-google/

Hey everyone, I’m #newhere in this pod. diaspora* user Nº 21520 (join in 2010).

I’m interested in #computers, #linux, #gnulinux, #software, #hardware, #homecomputer, #music, #freesoftware, #diaspora, #nature, #retrocomputing, #trekking #mountainbike, #kayak and much more!!!

Thanks to @Daniel Doubet for creating and maintaining this pod.

I live in Patagonia, Argentina.

I updated the diaspora* interface translation to my native language: Spanish (Argentina). I'm still in the top 5 on the list of top translators. 😀

Actualicé la traducción de la interfaz de diaspora* a mi idioma nativo, el español de Argentina. Todavía permanezco en el top 5 en la lista de mayores traductores. 😀

https://webtranslateit.com/

#diaspora #pods #dispersion #socialnetwork #social #hello #hola #newhere #freedom #freesoftware #posts #love #mywork #fediverse #podmin #question #publish #home #account #database #network #followme #followyou #users #top #webtranslateit

@Fla

Hello! Thank you for creating and maintaining this fantastic pod. 😀

#diaspora #freesoftware #joy #thanks #diasporasocial

💻🌍 Digital sovereignty might sound big — but it’s really about taking control of the tech that shapes our lives. It’s important for young people to learn that technology doesn’t have to be a black box — it’s something you can understand, explore, and even build yourself!

That’s why I love @fsfe’s "Youth Hacking 4 Freedom" — a coding competition for teens (14–18) across Europe. The next round kicks off on January 1, 2026 🚀

If you’re into coding, creativity, and shaping the digital future, this is your chance to shine!

Jump right away to the registration: https://yh4f.org/register
Or learn more about it: https://yh4f.org

#FreeSoftware #softwareFreedom #hacking #programming #yh4f #fsfe #digitalSovereignty #teens

Agendas are filling up for all creatures at #39c3, but if you wanna know more about the #DigitalMarketsAct, #Interoperability and #FreeSoftware, we organised a Q&A session exactly for this!

🗓️ Day 3 (29.12)
📍 Bits&Bäume Workshop Area
⏰ 14:00 - 14:50

Stop by if you want to learn more about what we (@fsfe) are doing to fight for interoperability and to hold Big Tech accountable to the #DMA rules.

Looking forward to seeing you there 👾🛸

Once again, #SFSCON exceeded our expectations! Day 2 was just as amazing as Friday. 🚀

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, joined our talks, or simply chatted with us about our favorite topic: #FreeSoftware.

💥Huge thanks to the @sfscon team for their excellent organization.

And special kudos to our wonderful Italian supporter for the incredible homemade ice cream! 🍨🍦

Get ready for #SFSCON 🌟 The #FSFE will be in Bolzano for the wonderful and insightful South Tyrol Free Software conference. Join our talks, workshops and much more:
https://fsfe.org/news/2025/news-20251029-01.html

#FreeSoftware #conference #softwarefreedom #ethics

Join the Free Software conversation at SFSCON 2025! - FSFE

Under the watchful gaze of the Dolomites, and with the scent of chestnuts in the air, the city of Bolzano welcomes Free Software enthusiasts to the South T...

^{FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe}

🏛️ We have just arrived at @Curia!
💼 Today, our lawyer, Dr. Martin Husovec, will explain to the court why #DMA #interoperability should apply to #Apple in full extent!

👀 Stay tuned for updates! And if you need a quick recap of what's at stake for #FreeSoftware in this case, have a read here: https://fsfe.org/news/2025/news-20251015-01.en.html

Learn about the End Of 10 campaign tomorrow (Sat) at #Akademy 2025 in Berlin! 🚀

4 campaign contributors will present the global call to action to migrate #Windows users to 🐧 #Linux!

When: Sat. 6 Sept. from 14:15-14:55
Where: TU #Berlin, Room 1

https://conf.kde.org/event/9/contributions/266/

Meet the speakers and bring your ideas for the campaign to the BoF on Monday Room 2 from 13-13:55.

#KDE #EndOf10 #FOSS #FLOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #GNULinux #Windows10 #Windows11 #Sustainability #Migrate2Linux

The End (of Windows 10) is nigh!

On 14 October, #Microsoft will end support for #Win10.

This will turn hundreds of millions of computers that cannot upgrade to #Win11 into security risks and #eWaste.

Yours may be one of them!

But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?

Learn more: https://endof10.org/press

Saved a device from the bin? Tell the world with the hashtag: #EndOf10

#Linux #GNU #GNUlinux #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #Windows

The Chemnitzer Linux Days are almost here!🚀 Join us this weekend to talk about #FreeSoftware!

The will be there with several talks, Ada screening and reading, a community meeting and of course, our booth! There our volunteers and staffers will be answering your doubts, engaging in fruitful discussions with you! 💥

💻 Read here all the information about our participation at the #CLT2025:

https://fsfe.org/events/index.html#event-20250322-01

#SoftwareFreedom

Events - FSFE

If you know about a FSFE related event that is not yet listed here or that you run on your own, you can easily add it by using our event announcement tool....

^{FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe}

Today, the United Nations announced the "UN Open Source Principles" – 8 practical ways for groups around the world to promote global digital cooperation through free and open source software.

✍️ Like software freedom itself, these principles are for everyone, everywhere - and the orgs you support can join a list of endorsers today.

#boostsAppreciated - spread the word!

https://unite.un.org/news/osi-first-endorse-united-nations-open-source-principles

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FLOSS #FOSS #UN #UnitedNations

Thank you to the team of @Codeberg.org for their work on providing the code forge and improving it constantly.

#ilovefs #FreeSoftware

Thanks to all of the people working to make the Fediverse such a nice and diverse place!

#ilovefs #FreeSoftware #Fediverse #socialweb

Today is I Love Free Software Day - lets celebrate! 🥳 Thanks to all of you working on the small things nobody is caring about - the desktop environments we take for granted, the small command line tools saving the day, the random person lurking in an IRC chat having the answer for the question.

Thank you all for your contributions to the Free Software environment - by code, design, documentation, translation and telling others about it.

#ilovefs #FreeSoftware

Wieso ist die Kneipe eigentlich als Weg in OSM?

https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1014038458#map=19/50.833385/12.920509

#clt2025 #linux #freesoftware #chemnitz #turmbrauhaus

Way: ‪Turm-Brauhaus‬ (‪1014038458‬)

OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.

^{OpenStreetMap}

Für den Vorabend der Chemnitzer Linuxtage sind wie immer Plätze im Turm-Brauhaus reserviert. 🍻 Für eine ungefähre Planung könnt Ihr Euer Kommen hier im Dudel ankündigen. Gerne weitersagen!

https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/turmbrauhaus-clt-2025

#clt2025 #linux #freesoftware #chemnitz #turmbrauhaus

End Of 10 at #FOSDEM!

#KDEEco 's Call To Action against #eWaste driven by Windows

BoF *Sun 2 Feb 14:00* Room H.3242

Global #FreeSoftware campaign to raise awareness of #Windows 10 EoL and how independent software keeps devices in use & out of the landfill!

https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6779-coordinating-a-windows-10-to-linux-upcycling-campaign-across-free-software-communities-worldwide/

Same day just before, learn how #FOSS enables a circular digital economy *11:55-12:05* #Energy #DevRoom H.2214

https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5431-software-licensing-for-a-circular-economy-how-foss-reduces-the-energy-consumption-and-carbon-footprint-of-ict/

#EndOf10 #OptGreen #KDE #OpenSource #Sustainability #Environment

@kde

Kleine Erinnerung: Bis zum 8.1. könnt Ihr Vorträge und Workshops für die Chemnitzer Linuxtage im März 2025 einreichen.

Da in diesem Fediverse schon die Rede von wenig Nachwuchs war und ich (Cis-)Männer dort immer noch etwas überrepräsentiert finde, möchte ich anbieten: FLINTA*s, die gerne etwas einreichen möchten und sich Unterstützung von einer erfahrenen Person wünschen, Ihr könnt Euch gerne per DM melden.

https://chemnitzer.linux-tage.de/2025/de/programm/call-for-lectures

#clt #clt2025 #mentoring #linux #freesoftware #floss

Chemnitzer Linux-Tage 2025 · Call for Lectures

Die Chemnitzer Linux-Tage sind eine Veranstaltung rund um das Thema Linux und Open Source für jedermann, die Linux-Nutzer, Insider und Unternehmen zusammenbringt.

^{chemnitzer.linux-tage.de}

Let's make Windows 10 the last version ever used!

*Sat. 28 Dec. 11h* Stage YELL #KDEEco 's Call To Action against e-waste driven by #Windows10.

https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hub/en/event/opt-green-coordinating-a-windows-10-to-linux-upcycling-campaign-across-free-software-communities-worldwide/

*Mon. 30 Dec. 13-15h* B&B habitat join the BoF to organize a global #FreeSoftware campaign to raise awareness of Windows 10's EoL in 2025, the role of software in #eWaste, and how independent, sustainable #FOSS is a solution to keep devices in use & out of the landfill.

https://fahrplan.alpaka.space/jugend-hackt-38c3-2024/talk/ST8NJA/

#38C3 #KDE #OpenSource

@kde

We are intervening in the Apple vs.EC litigation. Become a proud supporter of the FSFE and join us in defending software freedom from monopoly control!

We are the only civil society organisation taking action in this case.

https://fsfe.org/activities/apple-litigation/apple-litigation.html

#SoftwareFreedom #FreeSoftware

🎧 Software Freedom Podcast: new episode 🎧

In this episode we focus on the 27 million euros cut of funding of the @EC_NGI initiative.

🤔 Wanna know more? Alex and Bonnie shed some light on the history of this European project and share the newest developments in this case.

https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/episode-26.en.html

#SoftwareFreedom #FreeSoftware

Users need service, service needs labour, labour needs money, money needs coercion, coercion needs control, control needs ownership, ownership leads to abuse.

This is how the great chain of software abuse happens. Free software has for too long focused on breaking the chain at money, instead of breaking it at coercion. We can fix this.

#PayForFreeSoftware #freesoftware #foss #oss #linux

Ready for #sfscon24 ? Most of the has just arrived in Bolzano among them @johas @floriansnow @Tobias @llas @dario @lnceballos (and ready to meet with the rest 😉)

See you tomorrow at NOI park! Can't wait to get into fruitful discussions with all of you!!🚀

Don't forget to visit our booth between talks! We came with our hands full of merch, stickers , and more! ‼️

Safe trip to everyone who is still on their way to @sfscon

#freesoftware #softwarefreedom