From last week's Linux Update newsletter: Paul Nixer shows you how to use the Affinity graphics suite on Linux
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2025/300/Affinity-Suite?utm_source=mlm
#Affinity #graphics #OpenSource #Linux #Wine
@moehrenfeld @wffl @lenzgr We'd love to hire another #rustlang developer but making our #OpenSource model work financially is rough. Maybe next year the cards look better. It's not for a lack of work, that's for sure. :)
Open Document Format (ODF) is the standard format in #LibreOffice. Now there's version 0.13.0 of the ODF Toolkit – a community-driven, open-source library for creating, scanning, and manipulating ODF files: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/02/11/odf-toolkit-project-announces-release-0-13-0-last-release-supporting-jdk-11/ #foss #opensource #freesoftware
Brett Sheffield (he/him)
and 1 other
boosted
Just a reminder that the first of the matchmaking sessions for Open Internet Stack open calls from the @EUCommission starts today at 14.00 CET.
If you are considering to apply and are looking for collaboration partners, join us today.
There are three separate sessions at 14.00, 15.30 & 17.00 for different calls.
@EC_NGI will give a brief introduction, and then the floor is open.
See for all the info:
https://nlnet.nl/events/20260211/OIS-matchmaking/index.html
#FOSS #opensource #NGI #NGI0 #openinternetstack
Just a reminder that the first of the matchmaking sessions for Open Internet Stack open calls from the @EUCommission starts today at 14.00 CET.
If you are considering to apply and are looking for collaboration partners, join us today.
There are three separate sessions at 14.00, 15.30 & 17.00 for different calls.
@EC_NGI will give a brief introduction, and then the floor is open.
See for all the info:
https://nlnet.nl/events/20260211/OIS-matchmaking/index.html
#FOSS #opensource #NGI #NGI0 #openinternetstack
New in #LibreOffice 26.2: When exporting a PDF, you can now choose to remove cross-document links. https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes/26.2#Core_/_General #foss #openSource #freesoftware
While we regret when associations in the area of #FreeSoftware (#OpenSource) stop their operations, we are thankful to the @oerinfo that they choose the FSFE to receive their remaining assets. ❣️
Thanks to those who made this happen, and thank you to all the other donors listed on https://fsfe.org/donate/thankgnus-2026.html and of course all our FSFE supporters, enabling our work for #SoftwareFreedom. 🫶
While we regret when associations in the area of #FreeSoftware ( #OpenSource) stop their operations, we are thankful to the " @oerinfo that they choose the #FSFÈ to receive their remaining assets.
Thanks to those who made this happen,
and thank you to all the other donors listed on
https://fsfe.org/donate/thankgnus-2026.html and of course all our FSFE
supporters, enabling our work for #SoftwareFreedom.
Sony's introduction of the PS2 Linux Kit caught the attention of researchers at NCSA. They combined 70 PS2 consoles in 2003 to form a supercomputer, highlighting its ability to perform complex scientific calculations.
📢 #HorizonEurope call HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-06 invites consortia to establish a services & business incubator for geospatial open-source developments, supporting long-term viability, innovation, and market uptake across Europe.
We especially encourage organisations with experience in open-source sustainability, governance, and business models to explore this opportunity and connect with partners.
📅 ddl: 15/4/2026
🔗 https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-06
LibreOffice is more than just software – it's a worldwide community doing cool things together. Here's what we did in January: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/02/09/libreoffice-project-and-community-recap-january-2026/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware
We are excited to be a media partner for @fossasia Summit 2026! The schedule is now live with 200+ speakers and sessions across open source, DevOps, AI, security, cloud, and more. Learn more and register for the event in Bangkok, March 8-10.
https://summit.fossasia.org/schedule
#AI #Security #Cloud #DevOps #OpenSource, #Web, #Mobile, #Hardware #FOSSASIASummit
New in #LibreOffice 26.2: Writer now displays a more visible grid, and the "Snap to Grid" feature now more accurately aligns objects with the grid. https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes/26.2#Writer #foss #openSource #freesoftware
Here's a selection of new features in #LibreOffice 26.2, which we released on Wednesday: https://peertube.opencloud.lu/w/pyAi3grZqqrBaN1XWzWrvw #foss #openSource #freesoftware
Stefano Zacchiroli
boosted
« #SoftwareHeritage expands mirror network to Spain »
These distributed nodes are designed to ensure data redundancy and load distribution, protecting the archive’s accessibility against technical, commercial, or geopolitical disruptions.
https://www.softwareheritage.org/2026/02/05/software-heritage-mirror-network-spain/
#SWH #OpenSource #ReproducibleResearch
« #SoftwareHeritage expands mirror network to Spain »
These distributed nodes are designed to ensure data redundancy and load distribution, protecting the archive’s accessibility against technical, commercial, or geopolitical disruptions.
https://www.softwareheritage.org/2026/02/05/software-heritage-mirror-network-spain/
#SWH #OpenSource #ReproducibleResearch