Y'all, @jeb2's "Stamp" email client is now available in the GNOME Nightly flatpak repository! Go ahead and test it!

You can find details about the nightly repository here: https://nightly.gnome.org

#GNOME #Stamp #email #Flatpak #Linux

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Screenshot of GNOME Software's details page for the "Stamp" app, showing a prominent orange "Install" button just above the "GNOME nightly" repository selection for Stamp. The partially-seen desktop wallpaper image shows one of David Revoy's improvised artworks during the 2023 Creative Freedom Summit. The character is looking upwards in the general direction of the "Install" button with the same determination you will have to test the application, obviously.

Dear #Linux,

SIGINFO is incredibly useful, especially when capturing packets with tcpdump.

Continuously annoyed,

He who has been spoiled by the BSDs

Latest 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟬𝟴/𝟯𝟭 (Valuable News - 2026/08/31) available.

https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2026/08/31/valuable-news-2026-08-31/

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

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

Sigh. Someday, #Shotwell will actually work with an #iphone more than once out of every twenty attempts.

#FOSS #FLOSS #OpenSource #Linux #Debian #Gnome

OpenShot 4.0 released

https://lwn.net/Articles/1091606/

#LWN #Linux

Netdev 0x1A videos and slides are now live

https://lwn.net/Articles/1091600/

#LWN #Linux

[$] The rest of the 7.3 merge window

By the time Linus Torvalds released 7.3-rc1 and closed the merge window for this release, 15,267 non-merge changesets had been pulled into the mainline repository. That is the sec [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1089791/

#LWN #Linux #kernel #LLVM #Clang #Rust #Git #BPF #io_uring #FUSE

Security updates for Monday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1091536/

#LWN #Linux #security

Game launcher 'Launchbox' should get a Linux version in 2027 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/game-launcher-launchbox-should-get-a-linux-version-in-2027/

#Launchbox #Linux #LinuxGaming #SteamOS

California Bill AB-1856 passes - exempting open source from age verification https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/california-bill-ab-1856-passes-exempting-open-source-from-age-verification/

#OpenSource #Linux #California #AB1856

Long-awaited colour correction tools arrive in OpenShot 4.0, tagged for release this weekend.

The video editor also lets you create and save custom workflows, adds new effects, improved ComfyUI integration and a lot more.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/openshot-4-0-release?v1

#OpenSource #Linux #Video

Kernel prepatch 7.3-rc1

https://lwn.net/Articles/1091421/

#LWN #Linux #kernel

Packman to be discontinued? From the mailing: After 25 years, the time has come for us to hand over the Packman project. If no one is found who wishes to continue Packman, we will discontinue the project on 31/12/2026.

https://lists.links2linux.de/pipermail/packman/2026-August/018314.html

#linux

I'm really torn about #Debian's vote on #AI policy. I get that it's ultimately unenforceable to ban "AI," and I do think the best way forward is to treat #LLM 's as a normal technology...

#FOSS #FLOSS #OpenSource #Linux

Listen, folks…
If you're trying to convince people that there are alternatives to #Debian #Linux that aren't using AI, you're probably not going to get far by suggesting distributions that literally have no installer and expect you to install Linux by hand from an empty drive, or that haven't put out updated images in eight months, or that don't seem to explain anywhere on their website or in their documentation what their commitments are in terms of patching security vulnerabilities.

Debian developer Antoine Le Gonidec just quit the project over its decision not to ban #LLM-assisted code contributions:

Pretending to have a "neutral stance" when faced with fascism is not neutrality, it’s active collaboration.

AI slop is fascism materialized. Stop it whenever you can!

Source: https://lists.debian.org/debian-project/2026/08/msg00041.html

#aislop #debian #gnulinux #linux #distribution

I wonder if the same people who boycott Omarchy Linux and Basecamp because of DHH's stances also boycott Linux in general because of Linus Torvalds' statements.

I happen to approve of his (Linus') message and I think I'm going to follow his example of loudly ignoring people who try to argue against others using AI.

"I realize that some people really dislike AI, but this is an area where I'm willing to absolutely put my foot down as the top-level maintainer.

Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects, and if somebody has issues with that, they can do the open-source thing and fork it.

Or just walk away.

AI is a tool, just like other tools we use. And it's clearly a useful one.

It may not have been that "clearly" even just a year ago, but it's no longer in question today.

There are other questions around AI (like what the economy of it will actually look like in the end), but "is it useful" is no longer one of those questions. Anybody who doubts that clearly hasn't actually used it.

Yes, it can also be a somewhat painful tool, both for maintainer workloads and just from a "it keeps finding embarrassing bugs" standpoint.

But the solution is not to put your head in the sand and sing "La La La, I can't hear you" at the top of your voice like some people seem to do.

The solution is to make sure those LLM tools _help_ maintainers instead of just causing them pain. There's no question on that side.

We're not forcing anybody to use it, but I will very loudly ignore people who try to argue against other people from using it.

And no, AI isn't perfect. But Christ, anybody who points to the problems at AI had better be looking in the mirror and pointing at themselves at the same time.

Because it's not like natural intelligence is always all that great either.

The kernel project has been and will continue to be about the technology.

Sure, the social angle of working on open source is important and often a very motivating part of the project, but in the end that's a side benefit, not the _point_ of the project.

This is *NOT* some kind of "social warrior" project, never has been, and never will be.

In the kernel community we do open source because it results in better technology, not because of religious reasons.

And so we make decisions primarily based on technical merit. Not fear of new tools."

https://lore.kernel.org/linux-media/CAHk-=wi4zC+Ze8e+p3tMv8TtG_80KzsZ1syL9anBtmEh5Z40vg@mail.gmail.com/

#Linux #AI

1. Debian Developer resigns from the project in response to the recent vote to allow generative AI use within Debian.
2. A member of the debian-devel mailing list sends the message at left in response.
3. I just sent the message at right in response to that.
#Debian #Linux #AI

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good riddance, antoine the fascist. you love causing damage to the debian project and now you're throwing a temper tantrum like a five-year old child because you can't comprehend the ai evolution. you are nothing more than a deranged person who spits at people's work and expects people to follow their unhinged beliefs, a waste of human space. you are the one who is being fascist here.

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Either the Debian Community Team officially, on the debian-devel mailing list, states that the message below from David Nickelson violates the Code of Conduct and imposes consequences on him for sending it, or I am resigning as maintainer of apt-listchanges and never again taking on any volunteer role within Debian. My contributions to Debian thus far have been extremely small, and I'm sure they will not be terribly missed. Nevertheless, I will not continue to associate myself with an organization which allows messages like the one below to be sent without repercussions.

I am exceptionally disappointed in the centrist decision taken by #Debian on LLM usage. I'll be halting any work I do that might benefit Debian, including reporting bugs.

I have used Debian since at least 2000, but I will be actively working to find another "default" #Linux distribution.

https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2026/08/msg00360.html

It's so hard to keep up these days!
I'm still in the process of deGoogling my life and have been for the past year.
I want to know more about and try #Reticulum but somehow I never find the time.

Now the #Linux kernel and even #Debian took a stance I'm not supporting and I feel like I should look into #BSD, throwing all I know about Linux directly into the garbage to start anew.

This all adds up on top of work, life, family, kids, etc.

Our parents had it easier. It's all so extenuating.

#AI

NEVER FEAR THOSE WHO SPEAK TO COMPUTERS EVER AGAIN

#ai #antislop #antiai #art #fediart #mastoart #comic #linux

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never slop; see slop? call it out! join the #neverslop kitto gang! KILL COM PUT ERS; 2026 neverslop gang

NEVER SLOP

#ai #antiai #antislop #linux #cat #kitto #comic #art #mastoart #fediart #tutorial

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NEVER SLOP KITTO #neverslop

I have decided to shut down my #mastodon instance, and all my public facing web services.

This will happen in 3 months time, on November 29, 2026, to allow everyone to backup and migrate.

The reason for this is that I can no longer trust:

- the #Linux kernel
- #Debian
- rails
- most #Foss projects

Additionally, I'm basically out of storage, it is unaffordable to purchase more, and no one is interested in donating to help.

Our bastion of free computing has been poisoned by fascist gen ai slop, and basically NONE of it can be trusted anymore.

It's impossible to vet slop from an ecosystem that is welcoming of it.

This makes it nearly impossible to update my systems, which makes it harder to pretend it's even remotely secure.

I'm fucking devestated - gutted by what has happened to computing, and I just do not have the resources to keep fighting.

Fuck all you #LLM boosters into the sun. May you learn the folly of your way and DO SOMETHING TO FIX IT!

They just approved this. https://www.debian.org/vote/2026/vote_002#texte #Linux #AI #LLM

@neil Damn, I will have to find a new favourite distro.

#GnuLinux #Linux #Debian #aislop

Debian votes to allow "responsible use of generative AI"

https://lwn.net/Articles/1091231/

#LWN #Linux #Debian

@distrowatch

The Shire has fallen 😱

#Debian #Linux #NoAI

Meet the Board! We'll be holding an AUA on Reddit with GNOME's new Board members this Saturday.

https://www.reddit.com/r/gnome/comments/1vz7pja/meet_the_board/

#opensource #gnome #linux

Remember: GNOME's Board will be answering questions tomorrow August 29 at 8 am PDT (3 pm UTC). Comments are now open!

https://www.reddit.com/r/gnome/comments/1vz7pja/meet_the_board/

Don't miss it!

#openSource #GNOME #linux

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPwQzJ33Uhk

Ryabitsev: Creepy crawlies

https://lwn.net/Articles/1091203/

#LWN #Linux #kernel #Git

GE-Proton 11-6 released with updates for Wayland, PS5 Controllers and more upgrades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ge-proton-11-6-released-with-updates-for-wayland-ps5-controllers-and-more-upgrades/

#GEProton #Proton #OpenSource #Linux #SteamOS

Debian Linux developers vote to allow "Responsible Use of Generative AI" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/debian-linux-developers-vote-to-allow-responsible-use-of-generative-ai/

#AI #Debian #OpenSource #Linux #GenAI

Onko väellä kokemusta Omarchy distrosta? Jotenkin toi tosi monella tasolla resonoi. Tiedättekö kun jostain vain tulee sellainen fiilis, että tuota kohti pitää pyrkiä. Taidan tänään uhrata mun Linux myllyn testailun alttarille, taas kerran. 😄 Voihan se olla, että viikon päästä palaan Linux Mint käyttäjäksi.

https://omarchy.org/

#Linux #Omarchy #omarchy4

Added 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟭 - 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗼 𝗫𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲 [UPDATE 1 - Lenovo XClarity One] to the article.

https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2026/08/28/lenovo-xclarity-administrator-in-freebsd-bhyve-vm#UPDATE1

#verblog #freebsd #bhyve #linux @lenovo #one

Calibre, the open-source ebook manager, now lets you use generative AI to create new covers for ebooks.

Preset prompts are included for sci-fi, romance and noir, or you can write your own.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/calibre-ebook-ai-covers?v1

#linux #foss #opensource

Heya folks! It's sync day, and that means it's time for the weekly Solus roundup! Read all about it on our forums: https://discuss.getsol.us/d/12955-week-35-2026

#FOSS #Linux #Solus #OpenSource

- Evan

Car: Dolphin 26.08 and KIO performance improvements

https://lwn.net/Articles/1091177/

#LWN #Linux

[$] The "rnull" Rust block driver

The null block driver (null_blk) is a small driver that is mostly useful for benchmarking block-layer implementations. It accepts all requests and marks them complete as quickly as [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1090378/

#LWN #Linux #kernel #Android #Rust #Git

I run gkrellm everywhere. Even on closed Source operating systems. The dashboard is designed in such a way that I can just glance and know if something is wrong, if some process pulls way too much, and then I get in with htop to granularly see what's going on

@rl_dane

#gkrellm #Linux #BSD #freeBSD #OpenSource #win64 #dashboard