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    F-Droid has announced version 2.0 of its free and open-source Android app repository, describing the release as a new chapter for Android freedom. The announcement was published on the F-Droid website and is drawing significant attention among open-source and mobile software communities, with users discussing what the major version bump means for the future of independent Android app distribution.

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    F-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 inMmastodonTechnologyMobile937 min ago

    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.

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    China's Cheap Open AI Models Now Power Most Global Developer Traffic▼China's Cheap, Open AI Models Now Power Most Global Developer Traffic, Alarming Washington✉newsTechnologySoftware2 h ago

    Chinese companies' inexpensive, openly available AI models are reportedly now handling the majority of developer traffic worldwide, according to the report making the claim. The development is said to be raising alarm in Washington, where officials worry that cheap Chinese open-source models are rapidly becoming the global default for software developers, shifting technological influence away from the United States.

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    Valve has released its fork of Waydroid, the Android-on-Linux container tool, as open source software. The move lets developers inspect, modify and build on Valve's changes, which could benefit Linux gaming and Android app support on Steam Deck-like devices. Linux community commentators are highlighting the release as another example of Valve contributing its internal work back to the open source ecosystem.

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    F-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 interfacciaMmastodonTechnologySoftware44 h ago

    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.

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    Open source tech builds farmer trust in digital tools▼Open source tech helps farmers put more trust in digital tools✉newsTechnologySoftware39 min ago

    Farmers are increasingly relying on open source digital tools, and the transparency of openly available code is being credited with building greater trust in agricultural technology. By allowing farmers and developers to inspect and adapt the software themselves, open source approaches are helping address concerns about opaque proprietary systems in farming.

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    F-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 # sicureMmastodonTechnologyMobile11 h ago

    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.

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    Eight Dutch Municipalities Switch Office Computers to Homegrown Linux Desktop●Eight Dutch Municipalities Are Running Their Offices on a Homegrown Linux Desktop — Here's What's✉newsTechnologySoftware4 h ago

    Eight Dutch municipalities are running their office workstations on a homegrown Linux desktop instead of Windows. The move signals growing public-sector interest in open-source software in the Netherlands, driven by desires for digital sovereignty, lower licensing costs and independence from large US vendors. Officials say the rollout shows municipal administrations can function day-to-day on a fully open-source desktop environment.

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