This is going to be so strange. This basically requires OS providers to use an online account similar to Microsoft's approach and to provide details of each account to third parties.
That's simply not going to work with open source operating systems — or lots of other software providers.
So far projects are reacting by banning use by Californians and Coloradons.
ok so i got tired of googling the same dev tools every time i needed them so i just... made a website that has them all in one place
chart makers, code utilities, visual stuff — it's called LeaperStuff and most of it is open source so you can poke around the code if you're curious
https://lepr.vercel.app
anyway back to pretending i know what i'm doing 🙃
#OpenSource #WebDev #IndieWeb #FOSS #Tools
(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)
Rust 1.94 introduces array windows, Cargo config inclusion, and TOML 1.1 support in Cargo:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/rust-1-94-introduces-array-windows-cargo-config-inclusion-annd-toml-1-1-support-in-cargo/
DBeaver 26.0: AI filter settings, bug fixes & Salesforce currency support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/dbeaver-26-0-ai-filter-settings-bug-fixes-and-salesforce-currency-support/
FosseryWeb progress report:
All Java cheatsheet pages are now generated using the new page-builders tool, to make the code more consistent, and also to test the tool, discover bugs, edge cases. HTML, CSS and JavaScript cheatsheets will also be regenerated, although the CSS ones have a bit more "unique" elements like images, figures consisting of HTML and CSS code, etc., will see if I can make those be generated with the tool, or if they will still require manual work.
https://fosseryweb.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/java/
https://fosseryweb-min.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/java/
Vulkan 1.4.345 Released With New ARM Shader Instrumentation Extension:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.345-Released
libavif 1.4 Released For Advancing AVIF Image Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/libavif-1.4-Released
/e/OS 3.5 released with LineageOS 22.2 base, WebAssembly support, and FairPhone 6 upgrades:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/-e-os-3-5-released-with-lineageos-22-2-base-webassembly-support-and-fairphone-6-upgrades/
3mdeb Making Progress On AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Port With Coreboot + openSIL:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/3mdeb-Ryzen-MSI-Port-Progress
GNU Hurd On Guix Is Ready With 64-bit Support, SMP Multi-Processor Support "Soon":
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Hurd-64-bit-2026
Haiku OS Pulls In WiFi Driver Updates From OpenBSD, Other Improvements In February:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Haiku-OS-February-2026
FreeBSD 15.1 On Track With Better Realtek WiFi & KDE Desktop Install Option:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.1-Realtek-KDE-Wins
NetBSD 11.0-RC2 Released For Testing:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NetBSD-11.0-RC2-Released
MidnightBSD blocks downloads from California due to the Californian age verification law:
https://nitter.privacyredirect.com/midnightbsd/status/2027101491211718765
Redox OS Gets Vulkan & Node.js Working On This Rust-Based Open-Source OS:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-February
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Rust #DBeaver #FosseryWeb #Vulkan #Libavif #eOS #3mdeb #GNUHurd #Guix #Haiku #FreeBSD #NetBSD #MidnightBSD #RedoxOS #AgeVerification #OS #OperatingSystem #Programming #Cheatsheet #FosseryTech
(Linux news in previous posts)
FOSS NEWS
Firefox Nova – our first look at the browser’s big redesign:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/firefox-nova-redesign
Automattic ends Simplenote active development, only basic maintenance continues:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/automattic-ends-simplenote-active-development-only-basic-maintenance-continues/
Zen web browser introduces live folders, Firefox 148 core, Linux performance boost & more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/zen-web-browser-introduces-live-folders-firefox-148-core-linux-performance-boost-and-more/
Shotcut 26.2 update: new text options, subtitle search & crash fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/shotcut-26-2-update-new-text-options-subtitle-search-and-crash-fixes/
KeePass 2.61 adds diacritic-insensitive search, async updates, improved OTP tools and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/keepass-2-61-adds-diacritic-insensitive-search-async-updates-improved-otp-tools-and-more/
GIMP 3.2 issues third release candidate with fresh fixes:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/gimp-3-2-third-release-candidate-fixes
Arti 2.1.0 advances relay and RPC support, overhauls configuration:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/arti-2-1-0-advances-relay-and-rpc-support-overhauls-configuration/
Xournal++ adds tablet-friendly toolbar mode:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/xournalpp-tablet-mode-ui
Memerist is a new desktop meme generator for Linux:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/memerist-meme-generator-app-linux
Burner Todo now "officially" available for Linux, as a Flatpak or AppImage:
https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116167053395729064
(In case you're wondering, no I'm not gonna comply with the California bill or any other moronic age verification bill and start requesting age bracket from the OS. Not sure if it legally applies to me, I only distribute the app on Codeberg, plus the Flatpak via Disroot's file sender because it exceeds Codeberg's file limit, but I just put it out there, in case this would apply to FOSS projects distributed solely on code collaboration platforms. What can they do with me? I'm anonym, they don't know my real-world identity, and even if they hire hackers, and de-anonymize me, what do they do with me? Fine me? Not gonna pay. Arrest me then? I'm in Europe. But I guess they don't even know about the existence of the app, so why should I even bother?)
FEX 2603 Released With A Partial Fix For The Steam GUI Crashing On AArch64:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2603-Released
(more FOSS news in comments)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Firefox #SimpleNote #ZenBrowser #Shotcut #BurnerTodo #KeePass #GIMP #FEX #Arti #XournalPlusPlus #FosseryTech
Schönen guten Morgen,
DARF ICH EUCH EINLADEN ZU MEINER GESCHICHTE!
DIE GEBURT VON LINUX! – Wie ein Hobby‑Projekt die Welt veränderte.
Kapitel fünf „Der Name“
HTML программасын иштеп чыгуу үчүн талыкпай эмгектенүү. https://dckim.com/hdub/w_web/ky/articles/Миссияда.html #opensource #toronto #news #technology #meta #art #FOSS
Why #Brave is opposing #Google’s #Android developer registry
Your Phone Runs Google or Apple. Does It Have To? - eurotechguide - Independent analysis of European digital services and digital sovereignty.
> I'm on day 3 of owning my #fairphone 6 and I do not regret buying it at all. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to avoid paying the American technology tax (surveillance).
#foss #degoogle #Europe #eos #android
https://eurotechguide.com/state-of-european-tech/your-phone-runs-google-or-apple-does-it-have-to/
📱 Neue Einsteiger-Anleitung für GrapheneOS (Linux-Fokus!)
Vom Pixel-Kauf über den Flash-Vorgang bis zu Profi-Tools wie Obtainium & AppVerifier – alles Schritt für Schritt erklärt.
👉 https://gist.github.com/Ubuntu51/0ffbd82b4b7b8f5504fc891cf7754f0a
#GrapheneOS #Datenschutz #Privacy #Linux #OpenSource #Pixel #GoogleFrei #FOSS
Red Hat vs FOSS, Plasma 6 progress, and Linux Mint 21.2 Beta — all in one roundup! Fresh Linux & open-source news, practical insights, and what to watch next for users and devs. Short, clear, and worth a watch! #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Plasma6 #LinuxMint #RedHat #TechNews #Ubuntu #English
https://tube.dubvee.org/videos/watch/4c79a228-40a3-42c1-bb7f-4b166a4f5705
Een korte bedankbrief aan de stad Toronto, op Yonge Street in North York, dat ik mocht adverteren https://dckim.com/hdub/w_web/nl/articles/Beste-Yonge-Street.html #opensource #toronto #news #technology #meta #art #FOSS
Damn, my full respect to the trans women from Thailand and the neighboring countries organizing the FOSSASIA. Trans care is worse here. Trans acceptance is low here. Laws are even worse here.
You women are so strong resisting, with no resignation ; shining in your space, making an incredible contribution to everyone here. Without visibility, with no recognition. And still you rock it.
You have my full, deep respect.
#FOSSASIA #FOSS #QueerSolidarity #QueerRights #trans #TransRights
I downloaded a translation for a game and every single video was like "you need to download this file in this shady website", then I realized:
Why people don't just use this tool I made? https://github.com/qgustavor/patcher
Because they don't know about it? My tool compressed the 53 MB translation into a 8 MB patch and it can be hosted on GitHub Pages, Grebedoc or anything like this.
:freesoftware: 🇹🇭 Just 15 minutes until the kick off for day 1 of #FOSSASIA 2026 in Bangkok Thailand. Best of all, you can watch live where-ever you are:
Good morning 🇹🇭 Bangkok !
Today, the FOSSASIA summit starts and I'm excited to meet many cool people, talk about open source and of course spread the world about @matrix !
Hardening #Firefox with #Anthropic’s Red Team
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/hardening-firefox-anthropic-red-team/
#Microsoft encroachment & cooption of FOSS continues at #SCaLE2026. $MSFT has now blocked access in all common areas that reach #SoftwareFreedom Conservancy's booth.
This continued for 10 minutes while $MSFT raffled off proprietary products. (Must be present at the booth to win).
It's consistent with the bad behavior Microsoft's engaged in for decades – just fascinating to see them literally & physically gather people to keep others away for #FOSS. That's a new one.
