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- 1Nvidia launches open-source tool to strengthen AI security▼Nvidia introduces open-source tool to boost AI security (NVDA:NASDAQ)
Nvidia has introduced a new open-source tool aimed at improving the security of artificial intelligence systems. The release gives developers free access to technology designed to identify and address vulnerabilities in AI applications. As Nvidia's chips and software underpin much of the AI boom, the move is being read as an effort by the company to position itself as a leader in AI safety as well as hardware and compute.
- 2F-Droid 2.0 rollout begins in biggest update in a decade●È iniziato il rilascio graduale di F-Droid 2.0 ed è il più grande aggiornamento dello store di app libere per Android in
The gradual rollout of F-Droid 2.0 has begun, described as the largest update to the free and open-source app store for Android in ten years. The interface has been rewritten from scratch, and users can now combine filters for category, phone compatibility and anti-features when browsing apps.
- 3F-Droid 2.0 launches with redesigned Android app store●F-Droid 2.0 brings a redesigned Android app store experience with a new UI, improved search and filtering, background up
F-Droid, the open-source alternative app store for Android, has released version 2.0 featuring a redesigned user interface, improved search and filtering, background updates, and smoother app installs. The update marks a major refresh for the long-running free software repository, and coverage in the Linux and open-source community is highlighting the modernized experience as a step forward for users seeking alternatives to Google Play.
- 4OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released with Timeline Improvements●# OpenShot 4.0.1 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Timeline and Zoom Improvements, Faster Keyframe and Color Editin
The open-source video editor OpenShot has released version 4.0.1, bringing improvements to the timeline and zoom functions, faster keyframe and color editing, and official Snap package support for Linux. The update follows the recent major 4.0 release and is aimed at refining stability and performance. Free-software communities are sharing the news, with users welcoming the polished editing workflow and wider availability across Linux distributions.
- 5F-Droid 2.0 launches with new interface●F-Droid 2.0 segna una delle più importanti evoluzioni dello store Android dedicato al software libero: nuova interfaccia
F-Droid 2.0, the new version of the Android app store for free and open-source software, is being released with a redesigned interface, improved search, automatic updates and stronger privacy features. Supporters in the open-source and Linux communities are calling it one of the most significant evolutions of the store, praising its focus on privacy.
- 6KDE and GNOME Debate Rules for AI-Generated Code●📰 KDE and GNOME Developers Ponder How to Handle AI-Generated Contributions Last weekend KDE's annual Akademy conference
At KDE's annual Akademy conference, a presentation proposing an "AI-native KDE" sparked debate among developers, leading KDE developer Nate Graham to open a discussion about proposed restrictions on AI-generated contributions. KDE and GNOME communities are now weighing how to handle code and other contributions produced with AI tools, balancing enthusiasm for automation against concerns over quality, licensing and maintainability. The debate has drawn attention across the free software world.
- 7F-Droid 2.0 keeps software freedom fight alive on smartphones●G*** n'aura peut-être pas notre peau tout de suite F-Droid 2.0 rappelle que le combat pour la liberté logicielle sur sma
F-Droid 2.0 has drawn attention in free software circles, with commentary arguing that the project's new version shows the fight for software freedom on smartphones goes beyond interface design. Supporters frame it as a defence of the fundamental right to run code of one's choosing on one's own device, in the face of pressure from dominant app store ecosystems.
- 8F-Droid pushes back against Google's Android sideloading crackdown●# FDroid2 # appstore thumbs its nose at # Google 's dev crackdown Goog is tightening screws on # Android # sideloading ,
Google is tightening restrictions on Android sideloading, requiring developer verification that threatens independent app distribution. In response, F-Droid, the free and open-source app marketplace, is rolling out a major overhaul of its platform and planning for a future in which Google's rules make installing apps outside the Play Store harder. Supporters see the update as a defense of user choice and software freedom on Android.
- 9F-Droid 2.0 launches with redesigned Android app●# F -Droid 2.0 cambia volto: nuova # app # Android , # ricerca migliorata e più controllo sulla # privacy # uno # sicure
F-Droid has released version 2.0 of its free and open-source Android app store, featuring a redesigned interface, improved search functionality and stronger privacy controls. The update also emphasizes user security as an alternative to big tech app stores. Early reactions among open-source enthusiasts are positive, with users welcoming the focus on privacy and greater control over installed software.
- 10Shotcut 26.9 adds FFmpeg 9 support and improved Linux hardware encoding●# Shotcut 26.9 Video Editor Improves the VA-API HEVC Hardware Encoder on Linux, Adds # FFmpeg 9 Support https:// 9to5lin
The open-source Shotcut video editor has released version 26.9, bringing improvements to the VA-API HEVC hardware encoder on Linux and adding support for FFmpeg 9. Linux and open-source communities are sharing the update, which should appeal to users doing hardware-accelerated video encoding on free software platforms.
- 11EU KIDS Act's impact on free software questioned●To anyone following the # EU # KIDS # Act , does anyone understand how the current proposal would affect # FDroid and #
The developer behind F-Droid, the open-source Android app repository, is publicly asking how the EU's proposed KIDS Act would affect free and open-source software. He notes the proposal does not appear to directly regulate projects like F-Droid, but reports hearing it might, raising concerns among free software advocates about age-verification rules covering app distribution.
- 12F-Droid, the open-source Play Store alternative, releases 2.0●The Open Source Play Store Alternative F-Droid Hits 2.0
F-Droid, the long-running free and open-source app repository for Android, has reached version 2.0. The release marks a major milestone for the project, which has served as a Google Play Store alternative for users seeking apps without proprietary tracking. Coverage highlights its durability as a community-run project and renewed interest in open-source Android software.
- 13Audacity 4.0.1 restores keyboard shortcuts and improves exporting●# Audacity 4.0.1 Audio Editor Restores Keyboard Shortcuts from Audacity 3 and Improves Exporting https:// 9to5linux.com/
The Audacity project has released version 4.0.1 of its open-source audio editor, bringing back keyboard shortcuts familiar from Audacity 3 and refining the exporting workflow. The update follows the major Audacity 4 release, whose interface changes drew criticism from long-time users. The patch is being welcomed by the free software and Linux communities as a quick response to that feedback.
- 14Veilamp open source music player streams music to friends●Veilamp is an open source music player that also streams your music to friends You really have to see this cross-platfor
Veilamp, a cross-platform open source music player, is drawing attention for doing more than playback. Beyond detailed listening and audio tweaks, it can run as a headless music server on a home network and stream a user's music library to friends. Early reactions online highlight how much functionality is packed into the free player.
- 15NetBSD ships recent rsync built with AI assistance●For all Fediverse people using # Linux and starting to move to # NetBSD did you notice that NetBSD has rsync as package
Users migrating from Linux to NetBSD are noting that the operating system's package collection offers a current version of rsync, one reportedly developed by Andrew Tridgell with help from Claude AI. Discussion in the Fediverse is asking which rsync version or alternative people rely on, as free software developers weigh AI-assisted tooling and what it means for classic Unix utilities.
- 16Italian Linux Society kicks off Linux Day preparation month●Inizia il mese del Linux Day! 🐧🎃 Italian Linux Society cresce con le tue competenze e passioni! Abbiamo catalogato cose
The Italian Linux Society has launched a month of preparation for the Linux Day, Italy's annual free software event. The association is calling on volunteers to contribute their skills in development, documentation, graphics and other areas, and has published a catalogue of tasks to choose from on its GitLab. Anyone interested can pick a task and help the community organise the event.
- 17OpenSSL 4.0.3 Released as Security Patch, Update Now●# OpenSSL 4.0.3 Is Out as Another # Security Patch Release, Update Now https:// 9to5linux.com/openssl-4-0-3-is -out-as-a
The OpenSSL project has released version 4.0.3, another security patch release addressing vulnerabilities in the widely used encryption library. The news is spreading through the free and open source software community, where users are being urged to update their systems promptly. As OpenSSL underpins encrypted connections across much of the internet, admins of Linux servers and other deployments are expected to apply the patch quickly.
- 18OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released●🐧 OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released with Timeline and Zoom Improvements OpenShot 4.0.1 open-source video editor is no
The OpenShot open-source video editor has released version 4.0.1, now available for download. The update brings improvements to the timeline and zoom functionality, an updated Razor tool, and faster keyframe and color editing. It is being shared in Linux and open-source communities as a notable maintenance release for the free editing software.
- 19Free tool estimates rooftop solar capacity from a photo▼Free software calculates how many solar modules fit on a rooftop from a photo
A free software tool can now calculate how many solar modules fit on a rooftop using just a photograph. The tool is aimed at helping homeowners and installers quickly assess a roof's solar potential without a site visit, by estimating available space and panel count from images.
- 20OpenShot 4.0.1 Arrives With Improved Razor Tool and Linux Support▼OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Improves Razor Tool, Timeline Editing, and Linux Support
The OpenShot video editor has released version 4.0.1, a maintenance update refining the Razor tool for cutting clips, smoothing timeline editing, and strengthening Linux support. The open-source editor remains a popular free alternative to commercial editing software, and this release focuses on stability and workflow fixes rather than headline features, which is drawing attention from Linux users and video enthusiasts.
- 21Linux users joke 'I use Arch btw' on smartphones●I use ARCH btw ;) # arch # android # fastfetch # temux # linux # foss # smartphone # software # os # tool # utility # iu
A long-running Linux community joke is circulating again, with users showing off Arch Linux running on Android devices via Termux, using the fastfetch system info tool to display their setup. The phrase 'I use Arch btw' mocks the stereotype that Arch users brag about their distribution, and the hashtag post tagged free and open source software topics drew modest engagement.
- 22Improved GPU reset for Raspberry Pi boards in Linux 7.4●🐧 Actu logiciel libre du 27/09/2026 • Improved GPU Reset Coming For Raspberry Pi Boards With Linux 7.4 [Phoronix] https:
Free software news roundup of 27 September 2026 highlights an improved GPU reset mechanism coming to Raspberry Pi boards with Linux kernel 7.4, as reported by Phoronix. The change should make it easier to recover the graphics processor when it hangs, without a full reboot, improving stability for Pi users running the mainline kernel.
- 23LibreCompass: A Guide to Navigating Free Software●🧭 # LibreCompass : Ο οδηγός που έλειπε από τον κόσμο του ελεύθερου λογισμικού Ψάχνεις δωρεάν εργαλεία αλλά δεν ξέρεις απ
A new tool called LibreCompass is being promoted in free software circles as an interactive decision guide for people overwhelmed by the range of free and open-source options. It walks users through three steps, from stating what they want to do to receiving a recommended FOSS tool. Discussion is in Greek among open-source enthusiasts.
- 24Open-Source SketchUp Alternative Emerges, Challenging Trimble●Someone Built an Open-Source SketchUp — Trimble Won't Like This
An open-source alternative to SketchUp has been built and is gaining attention in the 3D design community. The project offers free, community-driven 3D modeling tools that directly compete with Trimble's commercial SketchUp software. Coverage from 3D modeling outlets suggests growing interest in open-source options as users look for alternatives to subscription-based professional software.
- 25Developer shares personal story and free software tools●Hi everyone! In this post, I share a bit of my story and the technologies I use. Check it out: https:// ronscf.com/trans
A developer has published a personal blog post describing their journey with free and open-source software and the technologies they rely on. The post, written in Portuguese with an English translation, emphasizes software freedom and community tools, and is being shared within open-source circles online.
- 26F-Droid app gets complete visual redesign●Vor rund zwei Monaten überraschte mich der Aurora Store mit einem deutlich hübscheren UI, kurz nachdem bereits der Linea
The F-Droid app has received a complete redesign, following a wave of visual overhauls in the open-source Android ecosystem. The Aurora Store introduced a notably improved interface around two months ago, shortly after the LineageOS updater was reworked in both looks and functionality. Users are noting how several popular free-software Android tools are now modernising their designs in quick succession.
- 27Android users struggle to find a good FOSS camera app●I still haven't found a FOSS camera app for Android that I like. I'm still using Pixel Camera. Open Camera is old and is
An Android user says no free and open-source camera app meets their needs, so they stick with Google's Pixel Camera. Open Camera is described as outdated and still built on the older camera2 API, LibreCamera is rarely updated, and Fossify feels generic. The complaint highlights a wider gap in the open-source Android ecosystem, where proprietary camera apps still lead on image quality and API support.
- 28Open source productivity setup claims to beat commercial apps●This open source setup beats all productivity apps
A popular setup built entirely from open source tools is being promoted as a better alternative to mainstream productivity apps. Its supporters argue that free, self-hosted software offers more control, privacy and flexibility than paid subscriptions, and the idea is drawing significant attention among productivity enthusiasts and developers.
- 29Fediverse users debate Matrix chat platform●What do you all think about [Matrix]? What do you all think about [Matrix]? #fediverse #matrix #chat #discord #internet
A discussion question about the Matrix chat protocol is circulating across Fediverse communities, including Lemmy and Mastodon users. The prompt asks for opinions on Matrix as a chat option, with comparisons to Discord, and touches on themes of decentralization, free and open-source software, and internet culture. Replies from the community are being shared and engaged with across connected decentralized platforms.
- 30Open Source Helpers Hub launched on Codeberg●If you have a # Codeberg project that needs help => https:// codeberg.org/kate/Open_Source_ Helpers_Hub # followerpower
A new Open Source Helpers Hub has been set up on Codeberg, inviting maintainers of open source projects that need assistance to connect with volunteers willing to help. The initiative is being shared across the fediverse, with users boosting the link to gather more visibility. It reflects ongoing community efforts to keep free software projects maintained and sustainable.
- 31Thunderbird 157 Released with New Enterprise Policies●# Mozilla # Thunderbird 157 Open-Source Email Client Released with New Enterprise Policies and Other Changes https:// 9t
Mozilla's Thunderbird project has released version 157 of its open-source email client, introducing new enterprise policies aimed at easier deployment and management in organizational settings, alongside other changes. The update is being discussed in the free software and Linux communities, where Thunderbird remains one of the most widely used desktop email clients and each major release draws attention from users and administrators.
- 32GSConnect now works with iPhone, Linux users report▼The Bluetooth is terrible, but that's probably # kaiT2en . But # GSConnect actually works on my # iphone now, which is a
A Linux user reports that GSConnect, the open-source KDE Connect integration for GNOME, is now working with an iPhone, calling it a miracle despite ongoing Bluetooth problems attributed to a headset or device. The overall experience is described as a mixed bag, with free and open-source software communities discussing improved iOS compatibility and remaining wireless connection issues.
- 33Open-source alternative to CapCut gains attention●Goodbye CapCut! This app is a FREE and Open Source alternative
Video editing communities are discussing a free and open-source alternative to CapCut, the popular video editor owned by ByteDance. Tech commentators highlight that the app offers editing features comparable to CapCut without subscription costs or proprietary restrictions, positioning it as an option for creators seeking to move away from commercial software.
- 34Audacity 4.0 debuts with a redesigned interface▼Audacity 4.0 brings a new look to audio editing | Open Source For You - technology
The open-source audio editor Audacity has released version 4.0, featuring a refreshed user interface and an updated look for its audio editing tools. The long-running free software, widely used for podcasting and music work, continues its evolution under open-source development, with the redesign intended to modernise the editing experience for new and existing users.
- 35Termux Turns Android Tablets into Linux Laptops●This is great, it's basically a # linux distro for # android . For me specifically, it allows me to use my 5G tablet, wh
Users are praising Termux, the open-source terminal emulator that brings a Linux-style environment to Android devices. One developer highlighted how the tool turns a 5G Android tablet with a keyboard sleeve into a usable Linux laptop, running the Mono framework and .NET development tools on the go. Fans see it as a lightweight alternative Linux distribution for Android hardware, letting repurposed tablets handle real software development work.
- 36Geneva strengthens its commitment to open source●L'Etat de Genève renforce son engagement en faveur de l'open source* | ge.ch https:// jlai.lu/post/44058089
The State of Geneva is stepping up its support for open source software, according to an announcement on the canton's official website. The move signals a deeper commitment to free and open technologies in public administration, a topic welcomed by open source advocates commenting online.
- 37Firefox 157.0 released●LWN: Firefox 157.0 released https:// lwn.net/Articles/1097495/ # linux # opensource # tech
Mozilla has released Firefox 157.0, with the news circulating among Linux and open source communities. The release was flagged by LWN, a widely read Linux and free software news outlet, and is being shared by users tracking browser updates. Details of specific changes in the new version have not been outlined in the initial mentions.
- 3812-year-old in Tamil Nadu builds AI on a $150 phone●I am 12 years old. My development machine is a POCO C55 that cost $150. I live in Tamil Nadu,... # ai # webdev # buildin
A 12-year-old developer from Tamil Nadu, India, is getting attention online after describing how he builds AI and web projects using only a POCO C55 smartphone that costs about $150. In his write-up he recounts his workflow and a run-in with Groq, whose services he says threatened his project. Readers are praising the story as an example of how accessible, low-cost hardware and free tools now let young developers anywhere learn to code and ship real software.
- 39Call to fund Thai Linux and open source●If I'm a billionaire, I'll pour all of my money on Thai Linux and Thai Open Source https:// friendica.world/display/84b6
A Thai-speaking free software advocate is arguing that if they were a billionaire, they would put their entire fortune into Thai Linux and Thai open source projects. The remark reflects a long-running wish among Thai developers and users for more domestic funding of localized software, Thai-language Linux distributions and homegrown open source tools, which typically depend on volunteer effort rather than serious investment.
- 40Europeans weigh a switch to LibreOffice●Should we move to @libreoffice? Can we get some honest reviews (by DM if you like!) of people's experiences with it? # e
A European podcast collective is asking openly whether it should move its work from commercial office software to LibreOffice, inviting honest accounts of people's experiences with the free, open-source suite. The question is framed around European tech sovereignty, tapping a wider debate in Europe about reducing reliance on US-owned software vendors and embracing open alternatives.