Everything is read for @BSidesLuxembourg ! @syn2cat + @fsfe + @Endof10 makes one hell of a stand/booth/hacker space village!
Looking forward to engaging with the community on many topics including but not limited to:
> Open Source Software/Hardware #OpenSource
> #EndOf10 Campaign
> #FSFE
> Our hacker space in Luxembourg
> Other topics!
Make sure to pass by!!!
Want to start a Repair Café in your area?
You can!
Repair Café International enables local groups around the world to start their own:
https://www.repaircafe.org/en/join/start-your-own/
@RepairCafeInternational supports #EndOf10 to prevent #eWaste!
#RCInternational #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #Linux #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #Windows #Win10
KDE creates a safe haven for Windows 10 exiles.
In the context of the @Endof10 campaign, we have created a new "for" page, this time "for Windows 10 exiles":
https://kde.org/for/w10-exiles/
In it we explain how Linux with Plasma can help users escape the deranged cycle of having to buy a new computer every time Microsoft force-upgrades their operating system.
@linuxfoundation Link is 404. Maybe missing an I?
Did you mean https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/economic-impacts-of-open-source-AI ?
💥 No more imposed licensing - Get back the cost of your Windows License! 💥
When acquiring a new laptop you often end up dealing with an imposed pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Even if you do not want to use it, you still need to pay for the Windows license. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿.
The Refund4Freedom initiative guides users in how to get their money back in these cases and demands the end of this practice that limits user freedom.
These organizations have joined us in support of the campaign:
@debian
@computertruhe
@e_mydata
@eu_os
@fossunited
@fsfe
@gnome
@iFixit
@ItaLinuxSociety
@kde
@be4foss
@kde_espana
@kubuntufocus
@nextcloud
@opensuse
@osi
@conservancy
@tdforg
See https://endof10.org/ for more!
Thanks to the repair cafes, Linux User Groups, and independent computer shops listed on the website already who help new users get started with #Linux.
Many are here in the Fediverse 🚀
@GELOS
@SociedadePinguim
@Comme_une_Foret
@lug_augsburg
@vhskoeln
@guteIT
@lug_nuernberg
@topio
@Port39
@lughannover
@Datenpunks
@datenkollektiv
@agu3l
@artifaille
@fsmk_org
@syn2cat
Many thanks also to the team making this campaign a success:
We are just getting started! #EndOf10
Amazing discussions @ @syn2cat with #CodeClub #Luxembourg about most efficient ways to install #Linux on 40+ laptops aka replacing #Win10 & part of #EndOf10 @Endof10 efforts
Join the campaign and help installing Linux on the computers of your community members as part of your local repair cafe: https://endof10.org/contribute/
More information about the campaign: https://endof10.org/press/
Find a nearby repair cafe to help you installing Linux: https://endof10.org/places/
The End (of Windows 10) is nigh!
On 14 October, #Microsoft will end support for #Win10.
This will turn hundreds of millions of computers that cannot upgrade to #Win11 into security risks and #eWaste.
Yours may be one of them!
But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?
Learn more: https://endof10.org/press
Saved a device from the bin? Tell the world with the hashtag: #EndOf10
#Linux #GNU #GNUlinux #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #Windows
👀 A simple principle:
If software is paid for with public money, it should be available to the public as Free Software.
This fosters transparency, collaboration, and efficiency.
Learn more: https://publiccode.eu/
END OF 10
"Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025.
Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer.
But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?
If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date GNU/Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.
Installing an OS may sound difficult, but you don't have to go it alone! With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help!"
If you are in a position to help spreading the word about #bsidesluxembourg2025 , feel free to do so :).
😻🤗
Interest in LibreOffice, the open-source alternative to Microsoft Office, is on the rise, with weekly downloads of its software package close to 1 million a week as users look to avoid subscription costs. That’s the highest download number since 2023. It works on Linux, macOS, Windows and Unix like systems. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3840480/libreoffice-downloads-on-the-rise-as-users-look-to-avoid-subscription-costs.html
The European Union is aiming high with EU OS. Will they be able to achieve their goals?
Join ICRC’s project YALTF @ hackathon.lu!
During this 2-days physical #hackathon organized by @circl we will work with developers to enhance & extend YALTF especially on #VulnerabilityDetection & compatibility with other systems.
YALTF is designed to scan & identify software licenses across multiple remote systems. It connects via SSH & collects info about packages & associated licenses
More info:
https://hackathon.lu
Click here: https://hackathon.lu/practical/ & join YALTF
https://github.com/yaltf/yaltf
I received copies of the multilingual "Ada & #Zangemann" books by @cfeditions . They did an amazing job. Was a bit sceptical when I first heard about the idea of multilingual versions, but I love the result with this great format!! Great for schools! Job well done!! 👏
#OSPO practitioners, join us for the next #OnRamp meeting!
📜Creating #SBOM with #OpenSource tools on osskb_org / #SCA
📅 March 21st
⏰ 10:30-12:00 CET
🎙️ @toscalix Ecosystem Lead at the Software Transparency Fdn
No registration needed.
▶️ https://ospo-alliance.org/news/20250128_onramp_ospo_osskb/
