Skype will shut down soon. I wanted an open source alternative so I tried Galene (https://galene.org/) multiple times to call my dad and it works very well.

For now, I spawn a disposable instance on OVHcloud using OpenTofu and the OpenStack provider. Then I configure the software using Ansible. The code is available here https://git.riou.xyz/jriou/galene-cloud.

Tomorrow, I would like to only host a TURN server on my VPS and self-host galene on my homelab.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined the live #auction this afternoon via #Galène! We are so happy with the turnout and thrilled that a few of our most valued memorabilia will be safe in the hands of #FreeSoftware community members. #FSF #FSF40

If you missed your chance earlier this week to bid on the silent #auction items, we've re-opened a few of them on #Galène: https://u.fsf.org/466 #FSF40 #memorabilia

Now that we've gone through all six #memorabilia, we are re-opening bidding for the #GNU head, the pair of #GCC prints, the GNU Party drawing, and the Norbert Wiener Award for Social and Professional Responsibility on #Galène #auction #FSF40

We are now bidding on auction item number five! Not only does the GNU party by Etienne Suvasa (1993) decorate the cover of Introduction to the Command Line, it is also a fun reminder that computing in freedom is worthy of celebration. Find out a bit more about this lively artwork and bid via #Galène: https://u.fsf.org/46b #auction #FSF40 #memorabilia

We are now moving on to the Internet Hall of Fame medal, which isn't only quite stunning in its polished frame - it's recognition that the #FreeSoftware movement is important to the Internet. Check it out and bid via #Galène now: https://u.fsf.org/46b #auction #FSF40

Two stunning prints of the artwork by Gary Torrisi studio that grace the cover of Using GCC - The GNU Compiler Collection Reference Manual for GCC that could be yours! Take a closer look and bid via #Galène while there's still time: https://u.fsf.org/46b #auction #GNU #FSF40

Our live #auction is starting off strong with a hand-drawn, early version of the iconic GNU logo, the "GNU head" by Etienne Suvasa from 1992, is encased in a gorgeous golden frame. Read about its wide appearance throughout the world here https://u.fsf.org/46b before bidding on #Galène #auction #GNU FSF40

We hope to see many of you at the live #FSF memorabilia #auction this Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 14:00 EDT (18:00 UTC)! If you are planning to participate, please read through the terms and conditions before joining us on #Galène: https://u.fsf.org/46a #FSF40

I sent in a pull request for #Galene to not allow unmuting until camera/microphone is enabled (https://github.com/jech/galene/pull/247). Definitely on the side of user error there, but we might as well have some kind of guardrails... =)

The #NLnet Libervia-AV project is officially complete!

https://nlnet.nl/project/Libervia-AV/

I've successfully implemented one-to-one calls, desktop sharing, group calls & more, plus ported #Galène #SFU to #XMPP.

Huge thanks to everyone who supported this project!

I'll probably post a blog about the work done around the end of the summer.

Now it's time for some vacations .

Happy to announce that I've got an extension on my current #NLnet A/V grant for #Libervia to work on S.F.U. (Selective Forwarding Unit), it's a service needed for large A/V conference rooms, à la #Jitsi.

However, the delay is really short (hard deadline in August), so lot of work planned in coming weeks.

It will be based on #Galène and parts will be available for whole #XMPP ecosystem.

Thanks again to #NLnet and @EUCommission #NGIAssure for their support.

https://nlnet.nl/project/Libervia-AV/