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The rights of tech. Patents and legal news. Defending digital freedom and exposing corruption.

Codecs and Software Patents - Part III - AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) and Antitrust Issues

7 May 2026 @ 5:24 am

As we'll show in later parts, this already results in bans of some hardware sales in Europe

Over at Tux Machines...

7 May 2026 @ 4:13 am

GNU/Linux news for the past day

IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, May 06, 2026

7 May 2026 @ 4:11 am

IRC logs for Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Google Slop Contains Serious Errors, Google Has Just Been Sued for 1.5 Million Dollars by One Victim of It (updated)

6 May 2026 @ 7:57 pm

If he wins, the floodgates will open for millions of other people

Keeping Server Costs Under Control in Age of Zombie-Majority Net

6 May 2026 @ 7:24 pm

The Web has become such a sordid mess not just due to chatbots and LLM bots

People Work for Microsoft Because They Fear No Other Company Would Hire Them

6 May 2026 @ 7:09 pm

Why do people still work at Microsoft?

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Opensource software and project news.

New developments at Opensource.com

6 June 2023 @ 5:30 pm

New developments at Opensource.com admin Tue, 06/06/2023 - 13:30 You may have noticed that it's been quiet here on Opensource.com lately. That's because there's a new project in the works, and while there aren't many specific details to announce yet, there's plenty to talk about. What better way to start than with the entire internet? The internet, and top-level domains You may know that the internet is a network. A network, by definition, is a group of connections. The term "internet

Tips for running virtual, in-person, and hybrid events

3 May 2023 @ 7:00 am

Tips for running virtual, in-person, and hybrid events rpaik Wed, 05/03/2023 - 03:00 Over the past few years, virtual events have thrived. In-person events are back now, but it's important to keep in mind that virtual events didn't just come out of nowhere. Many of us were actually doing a lot of different online events even before they became popular. Many communities held hackathons, bug and issue triaging, webinars, and so on, as virtual events. They brought community members together for collabor

Generate web pages from Markdown with Docsify-This

2 May 2023 @ 7:00 am

Generate web pages from Markdown with Docsify-This paulhibbitts Tue, 05/02/2023 - 03:00 Are you interested in leveraging Markdown for online content without any website setup or build process? How about seamlessly embedding constraint-free Markdown or HTML into multiple platforms (such as a content management system or learning management system)? The open source project Docsify-This, built with

3 reasons to host a docathon for your open source project

28 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

3 reasons to host a docathon for your open source project lmalivert Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00 Your open source project's documentation is essential to your customers. Your target audience must understand the purpose of your project and how to use it, and documentation is what bridges that gap. A project is rarely ever truly done, so it's equally important for resources to be maintained and updated with your project's continuous improvement. But what happens when you have lots of documentatio

How I used guilt as a motivator for good

28 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

How I used guilt as a motivator for good its-surya Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00 Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn't contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that's when I learned the real reason I was asked to participate: The conference's

3 key open source challenges in developing countries

27 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

3 key open source challenges in developing countries Ahmed Sobeh Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00 When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I'm involved in daily, I'm usually met with bemusement at the idea of an Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). The concept of a company contributing to an open source project without obvio

Run a virtual conference using only open source tools

27 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

Run a virtual conference using only open source tools mairin Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00 The Fedora Design Team discovered that using open source tools to run a virtual conference can be quite effective by hosting the first Creative Freedom Summit in January 2023. In this article, I'll share some background on the conference, why using open source tools to run it was

5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better

26 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better kriker Wed, 04/26/2023 - 03:00 Ideally, designers have a good relationship with their product team and users. However, the relationship between designers and developers is more difficult to build and maintain. The lack of a close relationship makes it difficult to solve problems or improve. In my experience, the open source

Test your Drupal website with Cypress

26 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

Test your Drupal website with Cypress cobadger Wed, 04/26/2023 - 03:00 If you don't include tests in your Drupal development, chances are it's because you think it adds complexity and expense without benefit. Cypress is an open source tool with many benefits: Reliably tests anything that runs in a web browser Works on any web platform (it's great for testing projects using front-end technologies like

What's new in GNOME 44?

25 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

What's new in GNOME 44? Jim Hall Tue, 04/25/2023 - 03:00 I use GNOME as my primary desktop environment on my Linux PC at home. GNOME gives me an easy-to-use graphical desktop that provides the flexibility I need yet doesn't get in my way when I focus on my work. GNOME recently released GNOME 44 with a bunch of new features. I reached out to the GNOME team to ask about the latest version and what was in it. Here's what team members Caroline Henriksen (brand manager), Matthias Clasen (GNOME d

atom.io

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An open source IDE for all operating systems via github, with plenty of support and plugins.

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A great resource for e-books for the IT professional.

eclipse.org

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The world’s favourite open source IDE.

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Home of the best gallery multimedia viewer software for Linux.

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Run server applications and development environments in a cloud or via virtualbox/vmware.

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Sweet DJ mixing software for linux, osx & windoze.

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Ubuntu tutorials, themes and software

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for a Mortgage

27 April 2026 @ 10:55 pm

Applying for a home loan means potentially shouldering a large economic commitment, and it’ll undoubtedly have an impact on your financial future for many years to come. Many people ponder whether the rate on the mortgage loan or the monthly

4 Little-Known Tips for Workers’ Compensation Cases

27 April 2026 @ 10:46 pm

When you've been injured at work and file a workers' compensation claim, you assume everyone has your best interests in mind. You’ve been told that the system will provide what you need. But is that true?

5 Common Myths About Trade Jobs (And the Truth)

27 April 2026 @ 10:29 pm

Trade jobs have been the pillar of the country's economy since the dawn of time. While white-collar jobs often get much of the attention, blue-collar trades like mechanics, plumbers, welders, and electricians are arguably the real

Why You Should Gather and Preserve Evidence After a Construction Accident

27 April 2026 @ 10:16 pm

Construction sites are inherently complex environments. Multiple contractors, subcontractors, equipment operators, and safety protocols intersect in a fast-moving setting. When an accident occurs, determini

5 Mistakes Hospitals Make That Lead to Malpractice Claims

26 March 2026 @ 11:02 am

Hospitals are places where patients are supposed to get the best care and treatment from qualified medical professionals. The doctors, nurses, and other medical staff should work diligently to ensure they provide a high level of care to those who rely

How to Use the Get-PublicFolderMailboxMigrationRequest Command?

25 February 2026 @ 2:40 pm

When migrating public folders, you need to setup the migration batches. You also need to check the status of public folders migration to see if there is a problem. This helps in troubleshooting the issue (if any) and ensures a smooth migration. To know the status of public folders migration, you can use the PowerShell command Get-PublicFolderMailboxMigrationRequest. This command is applicable for Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019 as well as Exchange Online. Let’s see how to use this PowerShell command in Exchange. Prerequisites to run the Command Before running the command, you must ensure that you have the necessary permissions. To run the command, you need the following permissions. Public Folders View-Only Recipients By running the following command, you will get the management roles required for t

4 Tips for Dealing With Corrosion in Your Home

23 January 2026 @ 8:38 pm

When many people think about corrosion, they think in terms of industrial problems requiring industrial solutions, such as

The Best Ways to Reduce Risk During Retirement

14 January 2026 @ 1:59 am

Retirement changes the way risk feels. When you’re younger and still earning a paycheck, market swings are uncomfortable but manageable. You have time to recover and keep contributing. But once you’re near retirement – or already livi

How to Set Clear Boundaries that Tenants Actually Follow

11 December 2025 @ 1:17 am

Most problems don't start because tenants are trying to be defiant. Tenant issues are usually caused by unclear or misunderstood expectations. Boundaries that aren't written, clearly communicated, or consistently enforced are unlikely t

How to Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft Charges

29 October 2025 @ 1:39 am

Being accused of identity theft is terrifying. The thought of facing criminal charges tied to stolen credit cards, fraudulent accounts, or impersonation can shake anyone to their core. Even if you’re completely innocent, the accusation alone can damage your re

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Simple torrent software for most operating systems