Nostr notes by OS-SCI

🚀 Ready to build the future of open-source? Join ...

2026-04-22T12:00:08Z

🚀 Ready to build the future of open-source? Join 𝗟𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 on May 16–17, 2026 in Tilburg! Create apps for Ubuntu Touch & Lomiri, learn from experts, and connect with the global open-source community. #CodeFest https://codefest.os-sci.info/?lang=en

Europe once led in hardware innovation with Philips & Tulip. ...

2026-04-02T07:00:06Z

Europe once led in hardware innovation with Philips & Tulip. Now, closed architectures dominate. RISC-V offers a path to true digital sovereignty. Time to reclaim our tech independence! #HardwareSovereignty #RISCV https://os-sci.com/blog/our-blog-posts-1/hardware-sovereignty-181

i hope this is really true.

2025-10-26T07:43:03Z

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i hope this is really true.

Ditch proprietary reminder apps! ...

2025-08-21T14:00:00Z

Ditch proprietary reminder apps! 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴 is a privacy-friendly, open-source to-do app with voice input, task lists, and sync options. No ads, no tracking—just efficient task management. #OpenSource #Privacy #Productivity https://news.itsfoss.com/tasks-org/

🎨 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A free, open-source ...

2025-08-19T14:00:01Z

🎨 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A free, open-source alternative to Adobe After Effects for vector & raster animations! Create SMIL SVGs, use shaders, and work across multiple timelines. Available now for Win/Linux/macOS. 🔗 https://friction.graphics/

let's say welcome to the new Neighbors, which all have moved ...

2025-08-10T07:07:19Z

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let's say welcome to the new Neighbors, which all have moved away from Big Tech

Can you send me a mail, so i can push you through a matter ...

2025-07-11T08:49:41Z

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Can you send me a mail, so i can push you through a matter specialist. You can reach me at ep.mols@os-sci.com .

Debian Edu, aka Skolelinux, is transforming education with ...

2025-07-11T06:00:00Z

Debian Edu, aka Skolelinux, is transforming education with #opensource solutions. At OS-SCi, students use #DebianEdu on #RISCV machines with #Nextcloud Hub, showcasing scalability and efficiency in learning environments. #OSSCi https://dub.sh/otl9fao

Broadcom faces backlash over VMware pricing. Dutch court rules ...

2025-07-08T18:00:24Z

Broadcom faces backlash over VMware pricing. Dutch court rules Broadcom must support migrations after an 85% price hike, deemed unsustainable by enterprises. #Broadcom #VMware #TechNews https://dub.sh/7l6DfaP

Lyon, France, is ditching Microsoft for open-source alternatives! ...

2025-07-06T17:00:00Z

Lyon, France, is ditching Microsoft for open-source alternatives! The city is switching to ONLYOFFICE and Linux-based OS to enhance digital sovereignty. #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #Lyon https://dub.sh/nf8jojh

I try to stay out of the complex political situation in the USA. ...

2025-07-06T15:40:55Z

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I try to stay out of the complex political situation in the USA. But you are right of course.

This really is dystopic to read. From my European perspective I ...

2025-07-06T06:03:57Z

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This really is dystopic to read. From my European perspective I mean.

Many apps blur the line between open and closed source. Visual ...

2025-06-20T14:28:19Z

Many apps blur the line between open and closed source. Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Obsidian, Discord, Notion, Figma, and Postman are popular tools that seem open but are actually closed. Discover open alternatives like VSCodium, Forgejo, Logseq, Revolt, AppFlowy, Penpot, and Hoppscotch. #OpenSource #Tech #Software #OSSCI #FOSS #FLOSS

https://www.howtogeek.com/apps-you-think-are-open-source-but-arent/

some banking apps work quite good on way droid on Ubuntu Touch. ...

2025-06-12T19:25:03Z

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some banking apps work quite good on way droid on Ubuntu Touch. And the Monflo bank is building an app for Ubuntu Touch. But WhatsApp no, that's really evil

Risc V boards are becoming smaller. Maybe can fit in a phablet ...

2025-06-12T17:39:58Z

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Risc V boards are becoming smaller. Maybe can fit in a phablet and will be able to run mainline Linux, like Ubuntu Touch

France has officially endorsed the UN Open Source Principles, ...

2025-06-08T18:31:13Z

France has officially endorsed the UN Open Source Principles, setting a global precedent! This move highlights open source as a governance model for the digital age, emphasizing principles like inclusivity, security, and sustainability. With initiatives like BlueHats and code.gouv.fr, France is leading by example in the public sector's adoption of open source. #OpenSource #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #UNPrinciples https://camptocamp.com/en/news-events/france-becomes-first-government-to-endorse-un-open-source-principles%2C-now-what-

it's a chicken 🐔 and the egg 🥚 story. We need more ...

2025-05-29T05:49:52Z

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it's a chicken 🐔 and the egg 🥚 story. We need more designers to help building the software. It's all about community. We also need the print industry to stop making Adobe as the default and only input to their machines.

Digital sovereignty is crucial. Embrace Open Source and local ...

2025-05-27T07:35:59Z

Digital sovereignty is crucial. Embrace Open Source and local data. #FOSS #FOSH. Move away from #bigtech. Protect data for clients, students, civilians, and yourself. #Nextcloud Hub offers office suites, storage, and conferencing. Learn Nextcloud with our courses! https://os-sci.com

Open Source #foss software is becoming more important in the #EU. ...

2025-05-17T12:18:03Z

Open Source #foss software is becoming more important in the #EU. There's even a register of tools: https://interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/eu-oss-catalogue . May the #foss be with you. #floss #opensource #education.

Open Source #Lomiri is developing so fast, in a couple of years ...

2025-04-16T10:31:05Z

Open Source #Lomiri is developing so fast, in a couple of years it can become the #desktop environment running on your PC, Phone, Tablet and Smartwatch. May the #foss be with you.
https://os-sci.com/blog/our-blog-posts-1/the-evolution-of-linux-desktop-managers-a-journey-from-x-window-system-to-lomiri-56

FossFEST is nearing, still 5 more days to register for our open ...

2025-02-14T08:03:32Z

FossFEST is nearing, still 5 more days to register for our open source #Hackathon. With a total of 10000 euro prize pool. Registration is FREE. Want to sponsor and give a masterclass or have students work on your #foss project, contact us. #opensource #floss
https://os-sci.com/event/foss-fest-2025-international-hackathon-14/register

The International open source online on location hybrid Hackathon ...

2025-01-31T10:43:37Z

The International open source online on location hybrid Hackathon is there in three weeks from now. 21-22 February, currently already 269 participants have registered, from 8 countries and 16 different Universities are joining the event.
We still have possibilities to register for participants and sponsors. If you sponsor in the bronze or silver tier, you can give a Masterclass. If you sponsor in the Gold or Platinum tier, you can get a project at the event too.
https://os-sci.com/event/foss-fest-2025-international-hackathon-14/register

We have passed the 100 registrations for our online open source ...

2025-01-19T13:06:49Z

We have passed the 100 registrations for our online open source foss Hackathon FossFEST. Help us growing to 1000+ repost, share spread the message. https://os-sci.com/event/foss-fest-2025-international-hackathon-14/register

Do you know you can entirely swap the Adobe software stack with ...

2024-12-26T07:34:00Z

Do you know you can entirely swap the Adobe software stack with open source? May the #foss be with you. #floss #education
https://os-sci.com/blog/our-blog-posts-1/replacing-the-entire-adobe-software-stack-40

Why use a proprietary tool like #Adobe #Lightroom when you can ...

2024-12-03T09:04:51Z

Why use a proprietary tool like #Adobe #Lightroom when you can substitute it for #opensource #Darktable which integrates with #Gimp. You as artist, teacher, but also your students deserve better. Let the #foss be with you. #floss #signalboost #EduSky

#pdf is an important file format. But why do you need Acrobat ...

2024-12-01T14:30:55Z

#pdf is an important file format. But why do you need Acrobat from the evil Adobe while you can edit pdf documents with #LibreOffice. LibreOffice draw is well suited for editing and creating pdf documents.
Let the #foss be with you. #floss #opensource

Sovereignty by open source In our blog of this week, we explain ...

2024-11-07T11:28:27Z

Sovereignty by open source
In our blog of this week, we explain how you can get your freedom / sovereignty back by using Open Source technology. https://os-sci.com/blog/our-blog-posts-1/sovereignty-by-open-source-33
#opensource #open-source #education #higher-education #sovereignty #projects #community #nextcloud #libreoffice #collabora #zimra #odoo #mastodon #mattermost #serey #peertube

We had a good visit of the Ubuntu Summit in The Hague yesterday, ...

2024-10-26T10:19:25Z

We had a good visit of the Ubuntu Summit in The Hague yesterday, had some good talks with Paul HORTOLA, Monica Ayhens-Madon, Raoul Kramer , Bram Buijs and last but not least Kiki Reinards . Lets see how we can continue to collaborate and give the people the Freedom of Choice with Open Source technology.

This government will implode very soon. Don't worry.

2024-09-17T05:05:36Z

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This government will implode very soon. Don't worry.