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F-Droid, the open-source app repository for Android, has announced version 2.0, described by the project as a new chapter for Android freedom. The announcement outlines the next stage of the free-software app store's development. The release is drawing wide attention among developers and open-source enthusiasts, with strong engagement on Hacker News where it is currently the top-ranked story.
- 2Nvidia launches open-source tool to strengthen AI security▼Nvidia introduces open-source tool to boost AI security (NVDA:NASDAQ)
Nvidia has introduced a new open-source tool aimed at improving the security of artificial intelligence systems. The release gives developers free access to technology designed to identify and address vulnerabilities in AI applications. As Nvidia's chips and software underpin much of the AI boom, the move is being read as an effort by the company to position itself as a leader in AI safety as well as hardware and compute.
- 3F-Droid 2.0 launches with redesigned Android app store●F-Droid 2.0 brings a redesigned Android app store experience with a new UI, improved search and filtering, background up
F-Droid, the open-source alternative app store for Android, has released version 2.0 featuring a redesigned user interface, improved search and filtering, background updates, and smoother app installs. The update marks a major refresh for the long-running free software repository, and coverage in the Linux and open-source community is highlighting the modernized experience as a step forward for users seeking alternatives to Google Play.
- 4F-Droid 2.0 rollout begins in biggest update in a decade●È iniziato il rilascio graduale di F-Droid 2.0 ed è il più grande aggiornamento dello store di app libere per Android in
The gradual rollout of F-Droid 2.0 has begun, described as the largest update to the free and open-source app store for Android in ten years. The interface has been rewritten from scratch, and users can now combine filters for category, phone compatibility and anti-features when browsing apps.
- 5OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released with Timeline Improvements●# OpenShot 4.0.1 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Timeline and Zoom Improvements, Faster Keyframe and Color Editin
The open-source video editor OpenShot has released version 4.0.1, bringing improvements to the timeline and zoom functions, faster keyframe and color editing, and official Snap package support for Linux. The update follows the recent major 4.0 release and is aimed at refining stability and performance. Free-software communities are sharing the news, with users welcoming the polished editing workflow and wider availability across Linux distributions.
- 6F-Droid 2.0 launches with new interface●F-Droid 2.0 segna una delle più importanti evoluzioni dello store Android dedicato al software libero: nuova interfaccia
F-Droid 2.0, the new version of the Android app store for free and open-source software, is being released with a redesigned interface, improved search, automatic updates and stronger privacy features. Supporters in the open-source and Linux communities are calling it one of the most significant evolutions of the store, praising its focus on privacy.
- 7F-Droid 2.0 keeps software freedom fight alive on smartphones●G*** n'aura peut-être pas notre peau tout de suite F-Droid 2.0 rappelle que le combat pour la liberté logicielle sur sma
F-Droid 2.0 has drawn attention in free software circles, with commentary arguing that the project's new version shows the fight for software freedom on smartphones goes beyond interface design. Supporters frame it as a defence of the fundamental right to run code of one's choosing on one's own device, in the face of pressure from dominant app store ecosystems.
- 8Veilamp open source music player streams music to friends●Veilamp is an open source music player that also streams your music to friends You really have to see this cross-platfor
Veilamp, a cross-platform open source music player, is drawing attention for doing more than playback. Beyond detailed listening and audio tweaks, it can run as a headless music server on a home network and stream a user's music library to friends. Early reactions online highlight how much functionality is packed into the free player.
- 9NetBSD ships recent rsync built with AI assistance●For all Fediverse people using # Linux and starting to move to # NetBSD did you notice that NetBSD has rsync as package
Users migrating from Linux to NetBSD are noting that the operating system's package collection offers a current version of rsync, one reportedly developed by Andrew Tridgell with help from Claude AI. Discussion in the Fediverse is asking which rsync version or alternative people rely on, as free software developers weigh AI-assisted tooling and what it means for classic Unix utilities.
- 10Italian Linux Society kicks off Linux Day preparation month●Inizia il mese del Linux Day! 🐧🎃 Italian Linux Society cresce con le tue competenze e passioni! Abbiamo catalogato cose
The Italian Linux Society has launched a month of preparation for the Linux Day, Italy's annual free software event. The association is calling on volunteers to contribute their skills in development, documentation, graphics and other areas, and has published a catalogue of tasks to choose from on its GitLab. Anyone interested can pick a task and help the community organise the event.
- 11F-Droid 2.0 launches with redesigned Android app●# F -Droid 2.0 cambia volto: nuova # app # Android , # ricerca migliorata e più controllo sulla # privacy # uno # sicure
F-Droid has released version 2.0 of its free and open-source Android app store, featuring a redesigned interface, improved search functionality and stronger privacy controls. The update also emphasizes user security as an alternative to big tech app stores. Early reactions among open-source enthusiasts are positive, with users welcoming the focus on privacy and greater control over installed software.
- 12Shotcut 26.9 adds FFmpeg 9 support and improved Linux hardware encoding●# Shotcut 26.9 Video Editor Improves the VA-API HEVC Hardware Encoder on Linux, Adds # FFmpeg 9 Support https:// 9to5lin
The open-source Shotcut video editor has released version 26.9, bringing improvements to the VA-API HEVC hardware encoder on Linux and adding support for FFmpeg 9. Linux and open-source communities are sharing the update, which should appeal to users doing hardware-accelerated video encoding on free software platforms.
- 13OpenSSL 4.0.3 Released as Security Patch, Update Now●# OpenSSL 4.0.3 Is Out as Another # Security Patch Release, Update Now https:// 9to5linux.com/openssl-4-0-3-is -out-as-a
The OpenSSL project has released version 4.0.3, another security patch release addressing vulnerabilities in the widely used encryption library. The news is spreading through the free and open source software community, where users are being urged to update their systems promptly. As OpenSSL underpins encrypted connections across much of the internet, admins of Linux servers and other deployments are expected to apply the patch quickly.
- 14LibreCompass: A Guide to Navigating Free Software●🧭 # LibreCompass : Ο οδηγός που έλειπε από τον κόσμο του ελεύθερου λογισμικού Ψάχνεις δωρεάν εργαλεία αλλά δεν ξέρεις απ
A new tool called LibreCompass is being promoted in free software circles as an interactive decision guide for people overwhelmed by the range of free and open-source options. It walks users through three steps, from stating what they want to do to receiving a recommended FOSS tool. Discussion is in Greek among open-source enthusiasts.
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The GNU Debugger project has released GDB 18.1, the latest maintenance version of the widely used debugging tool for C, C++ and other compiled languages. The announcement was posted on the project's mailing list and drew attention among developers, who follow the debugger's releases closely given its central role in the free software and Unix-like development toolchain.
- 16Linux users joke 'I use Arch btw' on smartphones●I use ARCH btw ;) # arch # android # fastfetch # temux # linux # foss # smartphone # software # os # tool # utility # iu
A long-running Linux community joke is circulating again, with users showing off Arch Linux running on Android devices via Termux, using the fastfetch system info tool to display their setup. The phrase 'I use Arch btw' mocks the stereotype that Arch users brag about their distribution, and the hashtag post tagged free and open source software topics drew modest engagement.
- 17Fediverse users debate Matrix chat platform●What do you all think about [Matrix]? What do you all think about [Matrix]? #fediverse #matrix #chat #discord #internet
A discussion question about the Matrix chat protocol is circulating across Fediverse communities, including Lemmy and Mastodon users. The prompt asks for opinions on Matrix as a chat option, with comparisons to Discord, and touches on themes of decentralization, free and open-source software, and internet culture. Replies from the community are being shared and engaged with across connected decentralized platforms.
- 18An Open-Source SketchUp Alternative Emerges●Someone Built an Open-Source SketchUp — Trimble Won't Like This
An open-source alternative to SketchUp is drawing attention in the 3D design community, with commentators framing it as a challenge to Trimble, which owns the widely used sketching software. The project offers free, community-driven 3D modeling tools typically locked behind paid licenses, and architects and hobbyists are debating whether it can match SketchUp's ease of use and established workflow.
- 19Android users struggle to find a good FOSS camera app●I still haven't found a FOSS camera app for Android that I like. I'm still using Pixel Camera. Open Camera is old and is
An Android user says no free and open-source camera app meets their needs, so they stick with Google's Pixel Camera. Open Camera is described as outdated and still built on the older camera2 API, LibreCamera is rarely updated, and Fossify feels generic. The complaint highlights a wider gap in the open-source Android ecosystem, where proprietary camera apps still lead on image quality and API support.
- 20Developer shares personal story and free software tools●Hi everyone! In this post, I share a bit of my story and the technologies I use. Check it out: https:// ronscf.com/trans
A developer has published a personal blog post describing their journey with free and open-source software and the technologies they rely on. The post, written in Portuguese with an English translation, emphasizes software freedom and community tools, and is being shared within open-source circles online.
- 21F-Droid app gets complete visual redesign●Vor rund zwei Monaten überraschte mich der Aurora Store mit einem deutlich hübscheren UI, kurz nachdem bereits der Linea
The F-Droid app has received a complete redesign, following a wave of visual overhauls in the open-source Android ecosystem. The Aurora Store introduced a notably improved interface around two months ago, shortly after the LineageOS updater was reworked in both looks and functionality. Users are noting how several popular free-software Android tools are now modernising their designs in quick succession.
- 22Open source productivity setup drawing large attention●This open source setup beats all productivity apps
A productivity setup built entirely from open source tools is being promoted as a better alternative to mainstream productivity apps. The claim, shared widely online, argues that free and self-hosted software can replace paid task and note-taking apps. Reaction has been strong, with tens of thousands engaging, as many users look for cheaper and more private ways to organise their work.
- 23Firefox 157 arrives with new Nova design and compact mode●El navegador libre del zorro de fuego estrena diseño Nova, da opción de compactar la interface, entre otros añadidos y m
Mozilla has released Firefox 157, which introduces the Nova design and adds an option to compact the browser interface, alongside other improvements. Free-software communities are highlighting the update, with coverage noting the visual redesign and the new customization options as the release's main features. The browser update is already available to users.
- 24OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released●🐧 OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released with Timeline and Zoom Improvements OpenShot 4.0.1 open-source video editor is no
The OpenShot open-source video editor has released version 4.0.1, now available for download. The update brings improvements to the timeline and zoom functionality, an updated Razor tool, and faster keyframe and color editing. It is being shared in Linux and open-source communities as a notable maintenance release for the free editing software.
- 25Audacity 4.0 arrives with a redesigned interface▼Audacity 4.0 brings a new look to audio editing | Open Source For You - technology
The open-source audio editor Audacity has released version 4.0, featuring a refreshed visual design and an updated interface for audio editing. The free software, widely used for podcasting and music work, gets its most significant appearance change in years, drawing attention from users of the long-popular editing tool.
- 26Termux Turns Android Tablets into Linux Laptops●This is great, it's basically a # linux distro for # android . For me specifically, it allows me to use my 5G tablet, wh
Users are praising Termux, the open-source terminal emulator that brings a Linux-style environment to Android devices. One developer highlighted how the tool turns a 5G Android tablet with a keyboard sleeve into a usable Linux laptop, running the Mono framework and .NET development tools on the go. Fans see it as a lightweight alternative Linux distribution for Android hardware, letting repurposed tablets handle real software development work.
- 27GSConnect now works with iPhone, Linux users report▼The Bluetooth is terrible, but that's probably # kaiT2en . But # GSConnect actually works on my # iphone now, which is a
A Linux user reports that GSConnect, the open-source KDE Connect integration for GNOME, is now working with an iPhone, calling it a miracle despite ongoing Bluetooth problems attributed to a headset or device. The overall experience is described as a mixed bag, with free and open-source software communities discussing improved iOS compatibility and remaining wireless connection issues.
- 28OpenShot 4.0.1 Arrives With Improved Razor Tool and Linux Support▼OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Improves Razor Tool, Timeline Editing, and Linux Support
The OpenShot video editor has released version 4.0.1, a maintenance update refining the Razor tool for cutting clips, smoothing timeline editing, and strengthening Linux support. The open-source editor remains a popular free alternative to commercial editing software, and this release focuses on stability and workflow fixes rather than headline features, which is drawing attention from Linux users and video enthusiasts.
- 29Free tool estimates rooftop solar capacity from a photo▼Free software calculates how many solar modules fit on a rooftop from a photo
A free software tool can now calculate how many solar modules fit on a rooftop using just a photograph. The tool is aimed at helping homeowners and installers quickly assess a roof's solar potential without a site visit, by estimating available space and panel count from images.
- 30Call to fund Thai Linux and open source●If I'm a billionaire, I'll pour all of my money on Thai Linux and Thai Open Source https:// friendica.world/display/84b6
A Thai-speaking free software advocate is arguing that if they were a billionaire, they would put their entire fortune into Thai Linux and Thai open source projects. The remark reflects a long-running wish among Thai developers and users for more domestic funding of localized software, Thai-language Linux distributions and homegrown open source tools, which typically depend on volunteer effort rather than serious investment.
- 31Open Source Helpers Hub launched on Codeberg●If you have a # Codeberg project that needs help => https:// codeberg.org/kate/Open_Source_ Helpers_Hub # followerpower
A new Open Source Helpers Hub has been set up on Codeberg, inviting maintainers of open source projects that need assistance to connect with volunteers willing to help. The initiative is being shared across the fediverse, with users boosting the link to gather more visibility. It reflects ongoing community efforts to keep free software projects maintained and sustainable.
- 32Netherlands Chooses NixOS, France Already Using It▼The Netherlands Picked NixOS. France Was Already Using It
Reports say the Netherlands has selected NixOS, a reproducible Linux distribution, for official use, while France had already adopted the same operating system. If confirmed, it would mark a notable shift by European governments toward open-source, declarative infrastructure over proprietary platforms, and the story has drawn attention across the free-software community.
- 33Amsterdam hackerspace Technologia Incognita to host 3D printing event●New on // foss.events: TechInc 3D Sunday by Technologia Incognita Hackerspace on 01 November 2026 in Technologia Incogni
Technologia Incognita, a hackerspace in Amsterdam, is hosting a 'TechInc 3D Sunday' gathering on 1 November 2026. The event is listed on foss.events, a calendar for free and open-source software meetups, and has been announced within the FOSS community. Details about the programme have been shared via the event listing for those interested in attending.
- 34Wish to fund Thai Linux and open source with billions●If I'm a billionaire, I'll pour all of my money for Thai Linux/FOSS https:// friendica.world/display/84b6ef 2b-156a-bc4e
A technology enthusiast is voicing support for Thai Linux and free, open-source software, saying that if they were a billionaire they would pour all of their money into funding the local FOSS community. The comment, shared in a global technology discussion, has drawn little engagement so far but reflects ongoing interest in building Thailand's open-source ecosystem.
- 35Open-source alternative to CapCut gains attention●Goodbye CapCut! This app is a FREE and Open Source alternative
Video editing communities are discussing a free and open-source alternative to CapCut, the popular video editor owned by ByteDance. Tech commentators highlight that the app offers editing features comparable to CapCut without subscription costs or proprietary restrictions, positioning it as an option for creators seeking to move away from commercial software.
- 36LibreCanada shares daily roundup of 21 free software posts●21 posts on this Tuesday 29 Sept 2026. Don't forget to "Like" (star icon) and/or "Comment" on any individual posts below
LibreCanada, a Canadian community account focused on free and open-source software, published a Tuesday roundup of 21 posts dated 29 September 2026, covering Linux and related libre topics. The account directs readers to like, comment and follow its mirrors on Facebook and BlueSky. Little engagement was recorded on the roundup itself.
- 37Free Software Foundation criticizes Newsom's AI executive order●FSF comments on Newsom's executive order on so-called artificial intelligence — Free Software Foundation — Working toget
The Free Software Foundation has published its response to California Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order on artificial intelligence, which it refers to as 'so-called' AI. The group questions the feasibility and accountability of any mandated kill switch for AI systems, asking who would really control such a mechanism if it were developed. The FSF warns that safety controls could concentrate power in the hands of a few rather than serving the public.
- 38Firefox 157.0 released●LWN: Firefox 157.0 released https:// lwn.net/Articles/1097495/ # linux # opensource # tech
Mozilla has released Firefox 157.0, with the news circulating among Linux and open source communities. The release was flagged by LWN, a widely read Linux and free software news outlet, and is being shared by users tracking browser updates. Details of specific changes in the new version have not been outlined in the initial mentions.
- 39postmarketOS Nura project targets daily-drivable mainline Linux phones●Nura (postmarketOS): The road to daily-drivable mainline phones https://postmarketos.org/blog/2026/09/29/road-to-main-ca
The postmarketOS project has announced Nura, a new effort aimed at making Linux phones running mainline kernels reliable enough for everyday use. The announcement outlines the road towards 'main' category devices that users can daily-drive. Enthusiasts in the Linux and open-source mobile community are sharing the news and discussing the prospects for mainstream, fully free-software phone support.
- 40Geneva strengthens its commitment to open source●L'Etat de Genève renforce son engagement en faveur de l'open source* | ge.ch https:// jlai.lu/post/44058089
The State of Geneva is stepping up its support for open source software, according to an announcement on the canton's official website. The move signals a deeper commitment to free and open technologies in public administration, a topic welcomed by open source advocates commenting online.