How the Fediverse Found Parts for Its Platforms

The third in a five-part series on European-funded open source projects in hardware and software.

The researchers came for a feed and stayed for the journals.

Office 365 Available for Testing on Linux via Bottles

Linux users can now test the official Office 365, thanks to Mirko Brombin's work on Bottles.

Alternate Route

Embracing ABI compatibility, AlmaLinux OS branches out with new features and capabilities while maintaining compatibility with RHEL. 

Dutch Government Turns to Open Source for Digital Sovereignty

Following in the footsteps of European countries, the Netherlands is looking to increase its sovereign digital infrastructure with open source software.

Linux May Soon Work on Snapdragon X2-Based PCs

If you're thinking about buying a Snapdragon X2-based desktop or laptop, Linux may soon be an option.

Make It Go Away

The Technitium DNS server helps you get rid of web ads and other browsing annoyances.

Goodbye Port 22

Traditional SSH requires public IP addresses, port forwarding, and constant key management. Tailscale offers a modern alternative built on WireGuard that eliminates open ports while providing zero-trust remote access.

Automate Your Pi Setup

When booting a newer Raspberry Pi OS version, you might notice some cryptic cloud-init messages flash across the screen. We explain what they mean and how you can put them to good use.

Welcome

AI sure has been dominating the tech news. I guess I should admit, the fact that AI insiders are predicting that this technology will soon destroy humanity is probably news worth covering. But is it the only news?

Presto Python

The ecosystem for Python developers has evolved remarkably during the past few years. Much of this is due to three new tools created by Astral: uv, Ruff, and ty.