🧵 Made a new short demo video of an SDF Modeler operation: Emboss…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFhJ3D2bjQ4

Grab SDF Modeler for free here (Win / macOS / Linux):

https://sascha-rode.itch.io/sdf-modeler

#SDFModeler #SDF #3D #3DModeling #3DRendering #CGI #graphics #tools #software #FreeSoftware #free #editor #Mac #macOS #linux #windows #tip #tips #demo #YouTube #video

The long version of why you need key authentication for your SSH servers - "The Hail Mary Cloud and the lessons learned" https://nxdomain.no/~peter/hailmary_lessons_learned.html #ssh #passwordgroping #unix #linux #openbsd #freebsd #pf #packetfilter

Also The 4th edition of the Book of PF is coming soon: https://nxdomain.no/~peter/yes_the_book_of_pf_4th_ed_is_coming.html

KDE, your volume/sound pop-up position sucks ass.

Like why it's in the middle of the screen unlike GNOME?!

Settings don't allow me to change it either!

@kde

#KDE #Linux #LinuxQuestions

If you are going to use a VPS to self host your applications and/or your websites, I highly recommend the following stack:

Cloudflare + Nginx Proxy Manager + GoAccess.

In less than 3 hours you have everything ready.

#SelfHosting #VPS #Hertzner #Linux

Ok, team #Linux assemble!!

With lots of help, I've had great success customizing the #nixos installer to install #nixbook after the base install.

However, the FINAL part is wanting to install a few #flatpak at the same time.

The flathub remote adds fine, but the flatpaks won't install because there is no dbus service in this chroot (nixos_enter) environment.

Please tell me there is a way around this?!?! Id rather have it done here instead of trying to wire something on first boot.

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NixOS install screen with a terminal with a chroot entered. Error installing flatpak that reads error: Failed to install com.google.Chrome: Unable to connect to system bus

Intel kills its Linux distro without any notice, the UK government might ban state organisations from paying ransomware ransoms, we laugh at a vibe coding disaster, KDE’s new immutable arch-based distro, and more.

https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-344/

#linux #podcast #opensource

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Canonical has announced a new approach to kernels for Ubuntu dev releases. It will begin packaging 'interim' kernel releases to improve testing throughout the dev cycle.

(It makes more sense in the post, I promise).

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/ubuntu-development-interim-kernel-updates

#ubuntu #linux

this seems like a job that some people here would do great at: head of embedded linux

https://techjobsforgood.com/jobs/25568/

#Linux #GetFediHired #Jobs #SanFrancisco #SouthSanFrancisco

Linux Kernel 6.16 released with XFS support for large atomic writes, USB audio offload support, support for Intel Trusted Domain Extensions and Intel Advanced Performance Extensions, ext4 performance improvements

https://lore.kernel.org/linux-kernel-announce/20250728042036.release-6.16@kdist.linux.kernel.org/T/#u

#linux #linuxkernel

✨ Wayland Will Never Be Ready ✨

The full article titled, "Wayland Will Never Be Ready For Every X11 User" is one of my favorite writings on the topic. Well done Maya Posch, well done indeed.

https://hackaday.com/2025/07/28/wayland-will-never-be-ready-for-every-x11-user/

#linux #freebsd #wayland #xorg #x11 #foss

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles (TCHDC) combines the ideas of Undertale and Dungeon Master https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/the-crazy-hyper-dungeon-chronicles-tchdc-combines-the-ideas-of-undertale-and-dungeon-master/

#IndieGames #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming

@K3LOE I've got their older 13" Framework that I used as my work machine at my last gig for 3.5 years, it's a great machine for #Linux or #OpenBSD. It currently has #BlueFin Linux installed.

OpenLinkHub is an open source interface to manage iCUE LINK Hub and various Corsair devices on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/openlinkhub-is-an-open-source-interface-to-manage-icue-link-hub-and-various-corsair-devices-on-linux/

#Linux #OpenSource #Corsair

@codemonkeymike

I've been using Plex, but TBH I haven't let my kids have access to it. And I've been a lifetime subscriber for long enough that the cost isn't a factor.

#StreamingPrivilege

#Jellyfin #linux #SelfHosting

Doesn't happen as much anymore these days, but when it does...

#linux #systemd #meme

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Yellow text with a dark blue shadow in the Some Time Later typeface (based on Spongebob SqaurePants title cards): One systemd timer later... Background is of a metal wall in the painterly SpongeBob title card style

Bcachefs 🥱

Call me when *this* hits the linux kernel mainline

#Linux

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Side of a box with decorative text "all is going well storage, now and forever"

Look Mum No Computer is a musical twin-stick shooter action-RPG that looks wild https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/look-mum-no-computer-is-a-musical-twin-stick-shooter-action-rpg-that-looks-wild/

#IndieGames #PCGaming #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Linux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging to all, and delivers a 'stupendous' Ext4 performance boost - plus, a fair bit more.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/linux-6-16-released-openvpn-speed-boost-5-level-paging

#linux #opensource #openvpn

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Mock newspaper headline 'New Linux Kernel Released - More Inside!' with Tux penguin mascot holding Linux 6.16 sign, surrounded by tech items on desk.

Latest 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟬𝟳/𝟮𝟴 (Valuable News - 2025/07/28) available.

https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2025/07/28/valuable-news-2025-07-28/

Past releases: https://vermaden.wordpress.com/news/

#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday

What App do you use on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/Flatpak) to edit and/or fill PDF documents?

#Linux #AskFedi #PDF

What are all y'all's laptops looking like? Are you a purist or tagger like me.

I'm choosy about my stickers, so far this is my status.

#Framework #Linux #NixOS #planetnix #elixirlang #OlyWa

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The developer behind Kapitano, a virus scanner for Linux powered by ClamAV, has archived the project, announcing this weekend that it “is no longer being maintained”.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/kapitano-linux-antivirus-abandoned-by-dev

#linux #foss #opensource

New #blog post: My Favorite GUI Programs

https://rldane.space/my-favorite-gui-programs.html

914 words

This is one of those fun cases where one blost begets another one in pretty rapid succession.
Nothing deep, just a fun little jaunt through computing memory lane.
I have Dave's toot to thank for the genesis of this post.

cc: my wonderful #chorus: @joel @dm @sotolf @thedoctor @pixx @orbitalmartian @adamsdesk @krafter @roguefoam @clayton @giantspacesquid @Twizzay @stfn

(I will happily add/remove you from the chorus upon request! :)

#100DaysToOffload #46

#rlDaneWriting #blost #writing #GUI #Macintosh #Windows #Linux #RetroComputing #Choplifter #MacPaint #HyperCard #MSPaint #Dillo #DilloBrowser

I am sure that most of you know about this free and open-source security tool that bans hosts causing multiple authentication errors on Linux or Unix. It could be a lifesaver for developers or IT professionals, protecting many services including SSH and web services.

https://github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban

#opensource #unix #linux #security

Curious about @COSMIC_desktop? Give it a try with the Fedora COSMIC Spin!

*COSMIC still not out of alpha, but it's fun to try things :)

➡️ https://fedoraproject.org/spins/cosmic

#Fedora #COSMIC #FedoraCOSMIC #Linux #OpenSource

With the recent news of Bcachefs (probably) being removed from the Linux kernel, we are joined by @allanjude from @25admins and Klara to discuss some of what we think went wrong, how to manage and maintain multiple releases of a project at once, and why release engineering is an important concept.

https://www.linuxdevtime.com/linux-dev-time-episode-129/

#linux #podcast #development

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Well, it's time. I'm releasing my tool that lets you aggregate patch and update status of hosts over ssh on unix-like systems.

The github repository has details as well as links to the exhaustive documentation.

It is my hope that at least another person finds it useful

https://github.com/mrdaemon/exosphere

#SRE #HomeLab #Python #unix #linux #freebsd #SysAdmin

4th day using Linux. I've not yet connected my printer, but pretty much everything else I've got... And I'm just doing my usual things without issue, and that's with some slightly niche requirements from my computer.

If I was just browsing, listening to music, doing emails and instant messaging I'd barely notice the difference. If you mostly do only that and are still hesitant, don't be! Sure, have someone help install it for you, but after that you're golden.

#Linux #LinuxMint

Since we did one for X11 lets do one for Wayland,

For all the Wayland users out there, what is it that made you finally swap to Wayland? Or did some of you not even realize you've swapped to Wayland. #Linux

@12dollargeneral

Thanks! It felt a little schlocky and disorganized to me. I was trying to get something out because the heavier subject was getting clogged in my "writing pipes." XD

I actually think modern #Linux/#UNIX #TUI programs could learn a lot from #MSDOS programs of old.

Especially Lotus 1-2-3. That had a very novel model for interaction that I've never quite seen replicated.

I'll have to find a vm of it somewhere and play with it again, after 31 years ;)

Using My Wallpapers https://mtwb.blog/posts/2025/using-my-wallpapers/ #wallpapers #linux #pywal #nixos #blogging #blogs #writing #amwriting

openSUSE Tumbleweed has been powering my mini PC (my main daily driver, with KDE Plasma) since early may and I am really satisfied with it.
I'd love to run one of the BSDs there, but this setup is doing great.

#Linux #KDE #Plasma

Wow, Proton and Vulkan have come a long way. I just installed BG3 and OW2 on my Linux machine, and both run perfectly - probably even better than on Windows. Who needs Windows anymore?

#Linux #LinuxGaming

#FOSS #Linux #Unix

We're at half of #GUADEC2025 and it's been great so far. Here's some pics me and @ITzTravelInTime took with @federicomena, @tbernard, @ebassi, @niccolove, @pietrodc0.

#GUADEC #GNOME #Linux #FreeSoftware #LibreSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS

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Photo of me and ITzTravelInTime with Federico Mena.

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Photo of me and ITzTravelInTime with Tobias Bernard.

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Photo of me and another friend of mine with Emmanuele Bassi and Niccolò Venerandi.

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Photo of me and ITzTravelInTime with Pietro di Caprio around the GUADEC 2025 banner.

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rockstar Launcher, Call of Duty: WWII, Mortal Kombat 11 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-rockstar-launcher-call-of-duty-wwii-mortal-kombat-11/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS

Here is this week's #Linux and #OpenSource news video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am_8iqfLvfI

Update on buying a #Linux #computer. Pulled the trigger last night on ordering a #System76 #Pangolin #laptop. #AMDRyzen9 96GB of RAM (probably overkill) and two internal 4TB SSDs. Did get the 3-year warranty in case I need it. Did set it to come with #Pop_OS to try it out but might choose a different distro if I don’t like it. Excited to leave the #Apple ecosystem, though.

Heya folks! It's sync day, and that means it's time for the weekly Solus roundup!

The scrollable tiling window manager #Niri is now in our repository! Read all about it on our forums: https://discuss.getsol.us/d/11805-sync-updates-for-week-30-2025

#FOSS #Linux #Solus #OpenSource

- Evan

After two weeks of writing, revising, and trying to make everything as digestible as possible, I finally published "GNOME Calendar: A New Era of Accessibility Achieved in 90 Days", where I explain in detail the steps we took to turn GNOME Calendar from an app that was literally unusable with a keyboard and screen reader to an app that is (finally) accessible to keyboard and screen reader users as of GNOME 49!

https://tesk.page/2025/07/25/gnome-calendar-a-new-era-of-accessibility-achieved-in-90-days/

#GNOMECalendar #GNOME #Accessibility #a11y #DisabilityPrideMonth #Linux #FOSS #OSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #GTK #libadwaita