How do we ensure that the #opensource components we build upon are also sustainably maintained? 🤔

@opensource organized a conference on Open Source Procurement today.

70% to 90% of all software contains open source components. 60% of those are run by 1 person. That's a fragile ecosystem.

With a purchasing volume of 116 billion euro, the Dutch gov can make an impact - if they reserve a portion of funding for open source projects in every procurement (MVOI).

More info: https://lnkd.in/eKD7xBS2

A look at lightweight OpenClaw alternatives that run on Raspberry Pi and ESP32 devices.

https://itsfoss.com/openclaw-alternatives/

#opensource #ai #diy

A look at lightweight OpenClaw alternatives that run on Raspberry Pi and ESP32 devices.

https://itsfoss.com/openclaw-alternatives/

#opensource #ai #diy

After 16 years of alpha releases, the open-source real-time strategy game 0 A.D. ships release 28, Boiorix, as its first non-alpha version.
https://linuxiac.com/0ad-open-source-game-drops-alpha-label-after-16-years/

#0ad #games #opensource

After 16 years of alpha releases, the open-source real-time strategy game 0 A.D. ships release 28, Boiorix, as its first non-alpha version.
https://linuxiac.com/0ad-open-source-game-drops-alpha-label-after-16-years/

#0ad #games #opensource

Google announced that as of September 2026, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google. This registration will involve:

- Paying a fee to Google
- Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions
- Providing government identification
- Uploading evidence of the developer’s private signing key
- Listing all current and future application identifiers

https://keepandroidopen.org/

#android #opensource #keepandroidopen

Mesa 25.3.6 released as the last bug fix for this driver series https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesa-25-3-6-released-as-the-last-bug-fix-for-this-driver-series/

#AMD #Linux #RADV #Vulkan #Mesa #OpenSource

Wine 11.3 released with vkd3d and Mono upgrades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wine-11-3-released-with-vkd3d-and-mono-upgrades/

#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

📡 Das geht raus an alle Verwaltungsmenschen, die sich für Open Source interessieren!

Am 17. März gibt es in Berlin die Gelegenheit für Vernetzung und Austausch!

Vernetzungsfrühstück für Open Source in der öffentlichen Verwaltung

🗓️ 17. März 2026 – 9 bis 10 Uhr
📍 auf der @FOSSBackstage im bUm
➡️ Anmeldung (kostenfrei) hier: https://26.foss-backstage.de/foss-egov-breakfast/

Kommt vorbei!

Letztes Jahr war das ein toller Austausch zwischen verschiedensten Verwaltungsvertreter:innen!

#OpenSource #Berlin

📡 Das geht raus an alle Verwaltungsmenschen, die sich für Open Source interessieren!

Am 17. März gibt es in Berlin die Gelegenheit für Vernetzung und Austausch!

Vernetzungsfrühstück für Open Source in der öffentlichen Verwaltung

🗓️ 17. März 2026 – 9 bis 10 Uhr
📍 auf der @FOSSBackstage im bUm
➡️ Anmeldung (kostenfrei) hier: https://26.foss-backstage.de/foss-egov-breakfast/

Kommt vorbei!

Letztes Jahr war das ein toller Austausch zwischen verschiedensten Verwaltungsvertreter:innen!

#OpenSource #Berlin

I have one question. If the fediverse is open source and free for everyone, why do they act like private companies? Why i cant see content on loops or pixelfed whitout logging in? Wheres the search bar? #loops #pixelfed #searchbar #opensource #fediverse

An app to keep you efficient. 👩‍💻

https://itsfoss.com/super-productivity-android-app/

#opensource #productivity #android #ios

An app to keep you efficient. 👩‍💻

https://itsfoss.com/super-productivity-android-app/

#opensource #productivity #android #ios

J'ai tenté de synthétiser ce qui, à mon avis, devrait être deux axes majeurs de l'autonomie stratégique européenne : l'open source et la décentralisation.

→ https://grenoble.ninja/donnees-ouvertes-et-decentralisation-deux-axes-strategiques-pour-leurope/

#LogicielsLibres #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

Your documentation is probably fragmenting right now.
Decisions lose context. Onboarding slows. Teams rediscover the same information over and over.
Join our webinar on building documentation that lasts. We'll share what works, where approaches fail, and how to avoid vendor lock-in.
Registration closes soon
👉 https://xwiki.com/en/webinars/XWiki-as-a-documentation-tool
#KnowledgeManagement #Documentation #OpenSource #XWiki #news #tech

Your documentation is probably fragmenting right now.
Decisions lose context. Onboarding slows. Teams rediscover the same information over and over.
Join our webinar on building documentation that lasts. We'll share what works, where approaches fail, and how to avoid vendor lock-in.
Registration closes soon
👉 https://xwiki.com/en/webinars/XWiki-as-a-documentation-tool
#KnowledgeManagement #Documentation #OpenSource #XWiki #news #tech

EDRi says Europe's digital sovereignty now depends on everyday FOSS. InlineStyle keeps your @inli.me mail, notes.inlinestyle.it snippets, Outline projects & username.inli.me site inside one open-source cloud run from Germany. https://www.inlinestyle.it/ #opensource #degoogle #privacy

👥 Two #openSUSE Board seats are up for grabs. Be part of the #opensource decision-making process. Nominate yourself by Feb 28. #Governance https://news.opensuse.org/2026/02/16/call-for-board-moves-forward/

👥 Two #openSUSE Board seats are up for grabs. Be part of the #opensource decision-making process. Nominate yourself by Feb 28. #Governance https://news.opensuse.org/2026/02/16/call-for-board-moves-forward/

Here is this week's #Linux and #OpenSource news video!

In this one, we have #GNOME 50 getting a massive beta, more progress on GNOME OS, the release of #KDE Plasma 6.6, and KDE debunking some FUD around their use of SystemD, the EU taking aim at infinite scrolling, and a lot more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZStNPWpE_0