#IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Is Out with #Linux 6.18 LTS, IPFire Domain Blocklist, #Suricata and #OpenVPN Updates, and More https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-200-is-out-with-linux-6-18-lts-ipfire-domain-blocklist
#openvpn
@Dazo Appreciate the deep dive on the tun-MTU issue — 1500 default causing fragmentation overhead is exactly the kind of silent performance killer that makes people blame the protocol instead of the config.
The --peer-fingerprint approach for eliminating CA complexity is interesting. That plus DCO would address the two biggest complaints against OpenVPN: setup friction and speed.
Is there an ETA on ovpn kernel module reaching stable in mainline distros?
This week in #FDroid (TWIF) is live:
* Client banners, did you forget something?
* Basic 2.0-alpha3, test test test!
* Google Push w/o proprietary libs
* #DolphinEmulator huge updates and stories
* #ImageToolbox gets #AI
* #Luanti #Minetest texture fix
* #Nextcloud Hub 26 Winter upgrade
* #ProtonVPN w/o #OpenVPN
+ one new app
& 291 updates
- five archived
Where were you during the 2026 Android freedom wars? Get involved: https://f-droid.org/2026/02/20/twif.html
#Linux Weekly Roundup for February 15th, 2026: #Mesa 26.0, #Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, #KDE Frameworks 6.23, #GNOME 49.4, #pearOS 26.2, #IPFire DBL, #KaOS 2026.02, #NetworkManager 1.56, #GNU Linux-libre 6.19, #OpenVPN 2.7, #Parrot 7.1, #Tails 7.4.2, GNOME 50 beta, #REMnux 8, #MythTV 36.0, GNU Binutils 2.46, #Vim 9.2, #GitHub Tray, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-february-15th-2026
Ich kann mit nmcli eine #openvpn Konfiguration nicht importieren:
rainer@papa:~$ nmcli connection import type openvpn file ~/udp.ovpn
Error: failed to import '/home/rainer/udp.ovpn': configuration error: unsupported 3th argument vpn_gateway to “route” (line 18).Problematisch sind diese 3 Zeilen:
route x.x.60.0 255.255.254.0 vpn_gateway
route x.x..60.6 255.255.255.255 net_gateway
route 10.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 vpn_gatewayAber ich brauche das (splitted vpn). Ideen? Ich will das VPN dann über ein Keybinding in sway starten/stoppen, (
nmcli connection …), deshalb nützt mir keine GUI-Lösung.Im Terminal einfach openvpn aufrufen geht natürlich, aber das ist ja uncool 😉
(Linux news in previous posts)
FOSS NEWS
Godot 4.7 Making Progress On Vulkan Ray-Tracing:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Godot-4.7-Dev-1-Vulkan-RT
Buckshot Roulette dev becomes a major Godot Engine donor:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/buckshot-roulette-dev-becomes-a-major-godot-engine-donor/
Blender 5.1 Lands Raycast Nodes, Blender Adjusting Release Cycle Moving Forward:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Blender-5.1-Raycast-Nodes
DreamWorks' OpenMoonRay 2.40 Introduces New GUI, Light Path Visualizer:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/DreamWorks-OpenMoonRay-2.40
PeaZip 10.9 Open-Source Archive Manager Released with Improved User Experience:
https://9to5linux.com/peazip-10-9-open-source-archive-manager-released-with-improved-user-experience
Offpunk 3.0 "A Community is Born" Release:
https://ploum.net/2026-02-09-offpunk3.html
FosseryWeb progress report: bye AI, hello custom script:
https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116073595143789630
Burner Todo progress report: solid progress, but various Qt quirks:
https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116073607252959643
OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Support for DCO Linux Kernel Module, mbedTLS 4:
https://9to5linux.com/openvpn-2-7-released-with-support-for-dco-linux-kernel-module-mbedtls-4
IPFire DBL Launches as a Community-Powered Domain Blocking for Everyone:
https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-dbl-launches-as-a-community-powered-domain-blocking-for-everyone
Vim 9.2 Is Out with Comprehensive Completion, Wayland Support, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/vim-9-2-is-out-with-comprehensive-completion-wayland-support-and-more
Intel Recently Shelved Numerous Open-Source Projects:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-OSS-Projects-Ended-2025
ESLint 10.0 brings tracked JSX references, enhanced RuleTester API, and other improvements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/eslint-10-0-brings-tracked-jsx-references-enhanced-ruletester-api-and-other-improvements/
Go 1.26 Introduces Two Language Changes, New Performance Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Go-1.26-Released
LLVM 22.1-rc3 Released - LLVM To Provide Windows ARM Release Binaries Moving Forward:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LLVM-22.1-rc3-Released
Intel Ends Work On Quantum Compiler Open-Source Bits:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Quantum-Passes-OSS-End
Haiku OS Lands Improved Touchpad Support, Still Working Toward Beta 6:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Haiku-OS-January-2026
Redox OS Gets Cargo & The Rust Compiler Running On This Open-Source OS:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-January-2026
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #Godot #Blender #OpenMoonRay #PeaZip #Offpunk #FosseryWeb #BurnerTodo #OpenVPN #IPFire #DBL #Vim #ESLint #Go #LLVM #Intel #Haiku #Redox #OS #GameEngine #JavaScript #Programming #Animation #VPN #Browser #WebBrowser #ProgrammingLanguage #OperatingSystem #Zip #FosseryTech
Encrypted Tunnel Railroad
I’m super glad that I set up an OpenVPN server in my apartment, especially this weekend. Do you know what national hotel chain offers free WiFi, but that it’s:
- unencrypted (readable by others without password)
- forces a captive portal landing page where it:
- requires you entering your last name and room number, ostensibly as a hurdle that grants rights only to valid guests
- misleads you with a dark pattern to set up a rewards account, which, if you decline:
- forces you to watch an ad before it will start forwarding internet traffic
It’s Comfort Inn. That’s who. And they’re not the only one.
First, I hate this. Give me a password with my room key, change it daily, I don’t care. At least that encrypts the packets on the air so other guests can’t sniff and follow my activities.
Second, with the way they’ve designed their captive portal, it becomes a sales pitch, as well as a way to link my internet activities to my name. It blows any idea of anonymity out of the air.
Third, if I have to pay for the WiFi with my time and attention (never minding the nightly room fee), then the free WiFi isn’t free.
By using an OpenVPN tunnel to my home, all I’ve done is shifted the inspectability of my connection from the hotel’s point of view to my home ISP, which currently is Spectrum. At least Spectrum doesn’t appear to be monetizing my metadata and redirecting me to sales offers unrelated to cable internet. Not like Comfort Inn currently is. Spectrum is the devil I know. But this hotel? Who knows who they’re selling data to, with and without a subpoena.
Anything we can do to minimize the brutality of hostile networks is a win, and that’s important for our survival.
Especially now that AdTech is FaschTech.
#advertising #darkPatterns #hotels #OpenVPN #WiFi
Freie #VPN-Software #OpenVPN in Version 2.7.0 mit wichtigen Neuerungen | iX Magazin https://www.heise.de/news/OpenVPN-2-7-0-mit-Multi-Socket-Support-und-neuem-Windows-Treiber-11174267.html #Patchday #OpenSource
OpenVPN 2.7 è arrivato con supporto al modulo DCO del kernel Linux, mbedTLS 4, TLS 1.3 e un server multi-socket più potente. #OpenVPN #Linux #Sicurezza #VPN
OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Support for DCO Linux Kernel Module, mbedTLS 4
OpenVPN Inc. released #OpenVPN version 2.7.0. https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/
OpenVPN 2.7 adds multi-socket server support, enhanced cross-platform DNS handling, and an updated Windows architecture with win-dco as the default driver.
https://linuxiac.com/openvpn-2-7-released-with-multi-socket-server-support/
#OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Support for DCO #Linux Kernel Module, mbedTLS 4 Support, and More https://9to5linux.com/openvpn-2-7-released-with-support-for-dco-linux-kernel-module-mbedtls-4
5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy - for free
European Union countries are moving away from American tech giants to run their own clouds and servers to control their digital destiny. You can do this, too. Here's how.
💻 https://www.zdnet.com/article/personal-digital-sovereignty-choices-free-linux-servers/
#linux #opensource #eu #freedombox #web #openvpn #wireguard #yunohost #yuno #truenas #rockstor #nas #zentyal #cloud #europe #alternative #datahoard
#KDE #Plasma on #postmarketOS turned my Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro tablet into a laptop replacement. I've been using this for #OpenRGB development when out and about due to its smaller size and way better battery life and I've been very happy with it. The only real downside is performance, but with #OpenVPN and a decent connection I can use #waypipe to remotely use one of my Arch desktops for the more demanding things like compiling.
Finally, I've been waiting for this! 💯
🌀 **vortix** — A TUI for WireGuard and OpenVPN
⚡ Real-time telemetry (latency, jitter, packet loss)
🚨 IPv6 + DNS leak detection
🧱 Built-in kill switch
🦀 Written in Rust & built with @ratatui_rs
⭐ GitHub: https://github.com/Harry-kp/vortix
#rustlang #ratatui #tui #vpn #wireguard #openvpn #terminal #opensource
This is the github page if you want to install from sources
https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron
#VPN #openVPN #pritUNL #client #server #install #Linux #BSD #freeBSD #tunnel #infosec #networking #technology
Client Info
Server: https://mastodon.social
Version: 2025.07
Repository: https://github.com/cyevgeniy/lmst