Who should be software packaging is a tough problem, I can see the value in #linux distros pushing for better changes downstream, encouraging upstream to change (double click in #KDE) but then I see cases like KeepassXC where the Debian package is now by default broken, actively damaging the reputation of upstream but then I remember #XZ where upstream was left unchecked and hid bad code in plain sight and I go back around in a circle.
@BrodieOnLinux I strongly believe in distro packaged software.
But we have to move the culture so that users report their bugs to the software distributor, and not directly to the upstream github. Upstream "issues" should be reserved for the developers and their inner circle of people who test the latest versions, and maybe the distributors themselves.
Users of the distributors (i.e. #Linux distros) should encourage users reporting bugs to them, and they report up when needed.
FOSS - ensuring even new hardware stays in use when vendor-support eventually ends!
Whether or not you install GNU/Linux on it today, your new #Mac will eventually lose #Apple support. Thanks to the impressive work of #Asahi#Linux project (@AsahiLinux), it will not need to end up in the landfill once it does.
For the 2nd year in a row, the Swedish city of Gothenburg hosted an edition of the #FreeSoftware Legal & Licensing Workshop, the annual conference for Legal Network members.
The 2024 edition brought new faces and great discussions and presentations on current legal and licensing issues related to technological developments such as AI: https://fsfe.org/news/2024/news-20240506-01.html
Stallman intervened in the Q&A section of "AI in a Closed World", objecting to the term Artificial Intelligence
After a lengthy discussion, RMS said he'd rather call it "Machine Learning."
And there we are, once again reducing a technological revolution to a petty lexicological argument, just like the "Free Software" vs "Open Source Software" flamewars 20 years ago 🤦♀️
Bittersweet feelings on day 2 of the @fsf#LibrePlanet conference! So many amazing talks are waiting, and I am expecially looking forward to "Software enshittification or freedom? It's not a hard choice!" by @lxo but also sad that this event is almost over. Determined to make the most of it! #FSF#FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom#LibrePlanet2024
A strong legal victory for the GPL in the SFC v. Vizio case would be a win for users everywhere! The @fsf is being deposed as part of the case, which involves significant preparation efforts with legal counsel. Donate to the FSF to ensure software freedom thrives: https://my.fsf.org/donate/#FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom
#VirtualBox 7.0.18 is out now with more fixes to prevent UBSAN warnings and a fix for an issue with incorrectly displayed time stamps within mounted shared folder for #Linux Guest Additions, as well as a fix an issue that caused a host system crash when the VM used a bridged or host-only network adapter. Download at https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
I've seen a lot of interesting discussion regarding Mint's choice to downgrade some apps to the GTK3 version, later fork them. Whilst a lot of people have been critical let me provide another perspective
Projects like Mint do not like the state of GNOME/where it is going, instead of just sitting around whining about how much they don't like it they've taken it upon themselves to fork tools and maintain them for their own project. You may disagree with that choice but this is the spirit of FOSS
@BrodieOnLinux are we really at the point in #freeSoftware when people will whine about those who only complain and do nothing, and they equally whine about those who actually work on the thing?
Is a #Linux user only satisfied when all the developers are working exactly on the things that specific user needs?
It has the same energy as the "why isn't X distribution cater to everyone instead of their specific target user?" comments.
Wheels up! 🛫 😎 Off to the airport for a weekend of #LibrePlanet goodness in #Boston! Excited to connect with the #FreeSoftware community, dive into incredible talks, and soak up all the free software energy. See you on the other side! #SoftwareFreedom@fsf@rms
Happy #LabourDay! Great things are possible without taking advantage of workers or users, we just have to work together 💪
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