Free Software

FOSS United has hosted over a dozen community-driven events in various cities across India. According to the FOSS United website, volunteers contribute to tasks like reviewing the session proposals and providing feedback. ...more

There are several tools available to test different aspects of your system, ranging from simple to more advanced options. ...more

The episode features Italo Vignoli and Mike Saunders from the Document Foundation, the non-profit organization behind LibreOffice. ...more

The Jupyter Foundation aims to ensure the long-term sustainability and advancement of Project Jupyter by fostering a vendor-neutral environment. It will focus on providing resources for engineering, release management, community building, documentation, accessibility, and events. ...more

Covering diverse topics, it dives into the Drupal Starshot Initiative’s ambitious plans, the heated Automattic vs. WP Engine trademark dispute, and strides in no-code tool accessibility and community inclusivity. Drupal’s governance model also stands out as a unique case study. ...more

Throughout November, the event offers opportunities for contributors to engage, develop new skills, and connect with a global community of LibreOffice enthusiasts. ...more

FOSS United aims to revitalise the spirit of hacking and open-source collaboration by supporting grassroots projects, events, and a collaborative community-industry network. Their mission focuses on fostering a culture of innovation, promoting FOSS usage across sectors, and building quality open-source software for the public good. ...more

Building a FOSS career involves various steps, including self-education, learning GNU/Linux, advocating for free software, and acquiring programming skills. Understanding free software’s unique requirements, such as studying technical documentation and becoming familiar with community conventions, is crucial. ...more

A discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 conference, industry leaders addressed the pressing security concerns in open-source software following a significant breach involving XZ Utils, an essential tool in Linux operating systems. ...more

Tier IV, a leader in autonomous vehicle software, is leveraging open-source innovation to drive Japan's self-driving future. The company aims to develop Level 4 autonomous software through open-source collaboration, integrating System76's new Thelio Astra arm64 workstation to streamline this mission. ...more

Kitten 10 enables users and projects relying on AlmaLinux, like Miracle Linux and Cisco's Unified Communications Manager, to test and prepare for the forthcoming OS version. Additionally, AlmaLinux has reactivated support for over 150 device frame points dropped by RHEL, and introduced SPICE and KVM compatibility for IBM Power. ...more

The event promises an engaging lineup, featuring talks from industry leaders, hands-on workshops, and various networking opportunities. Attendees can look forward to inspiring discussions on the latest advancements in open-source, interactive skill-building sessions, and connecting with like-minded professionals dedicated to open collaboration. ...more