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From: blenderdumbass . org
A lot of people claim that they need to use proprietary software, either for work or something else. And the question is. Do they consent to it, or the existence of a need makes it some sort of a power dynamic?
Read or listen: https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/it_s_better_to_want_it_than_to_need_it
GitHub urges creation of a European Sovereign Tech Fund 
New study proposes €350M+ to fund OSS maintenance, security & ecosystem health 
Model builds on Germany’s success & stresses low bureaucracy, pooled funding & political independence 
OSS is infrastructure—let’s fund it like it 
https://github.blog/open-source/maintainers/we-need-a-european-sovereign-tech-fund/
The GitHub Blog · We need a European Sovereign Tech FundWith a new feasibility study, GitHub’s developer policy team is building a coalition of policymakers and industry to close the maintenance funding gap.
Firefox 141 is out now 
AI-suggested tabs & tab group names (on-device, privacy-respecting) Memory savings & no forced restart after Linux updates Address bar unit conversion, more languages, UI tweaks WebGPU on Windows 11, CHIPS for devs
Now rolling out via OTA & download 
FirefoxFirefox 141.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes
Windows market share in Germany drops to 69.78%, down nearly 10 points in a year 
Meanwhile, macOS rises to 19.59%, driven by user demand for privacy & seamless integration 
Linux more than doubles to 5.49%, reflecting growing interest in open-source, secure, and flexible systems
From: blenderdumbass . org
A lot of people claim that they need to use proprietary software, either for work or something else. And the question is. Do they consent to it, or the existence of a need makes it some sort of a power dynamic?
Read or listen: https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/it_s_better_to_want_it_than_to_need_it
Windows 11: TPM 2.0, UEFI, Secure Boot…
Linux: Can it breathe? Good enough.
U.S. Linux desktop usage hits an all-time high: 5.04% as of June 2025 
Driven by Windows 10 EOL and privacy concerns over Windows 11 + AI features 
More users turning to Linux for control, longevity & compatibility 
Crossing "Unknown" OS share marks a symbolic shift
Some call it the slow, quiet rise of the Linux desktop.
It's FOSS News · Made Linux Great Again? Linux Desktop Usage Hits Record High in the U.S.A small, yet notable bump.
If you believe in the cause of #UserFreedom, we need your voice because the #FSF will only achieve its mission with it: https://u.fsf.org/47o #JoinFSF #Bulletin
u.fsf.orgThere is no collective freedom without you — Free Software Foundation — Working together for free software
Another great article by Em about privacy and security on Mastodon 
Mastodon is open-source, decentralized, and doesn’t sell your data 
It offers better user control and minimal data collection 
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/07/15/mastodon-privacy-and-security/
Privacy Guides · Privacy and Security on Mastodon
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Em 
Commodore is back, with its legacy in capable hands. 
Original engineers & passionate creators are leading the revival.
Three C64 Ultimate models now available: BASIC Beige, Starlight, and Founders Edition. 
A respectful reboot with long-term vision, not just nostalgia. 
It's FOSS News · Commodore is Back from the Dead!80s called, and they want you to know that you can pre-order the latest version of the Commodore.
From: blenderdumbass . org
A lot of people claim that they need to use proprietary software, either for work or something else. And the question is. Do they consent to it, or the existence of a need makes it some sort of a power dynamic?
Read or listen: https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/it_s_better_to_want_it_than_to_need_it
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Most Free / Libre Software projects are maintained either by strong communities, or through some kind of donation system. Libre Games struggle with both aspects. There are community driven games, but those lack vision and coherent style, because different people contribute differently, on...
Read or listen: https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/libre_games_and_making_money:_introducing_petitions
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From: blenderdumbass . org
A lot of people claim that they need to use proprietary software, either for work or something else. And the question is. Do they consent to it, or the existence of a need makes it some sort of a power dynamic?
Read or listen: https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/it_s_better_to_want_it_than_to_need_it
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From: blenderdumbass . org
Most Free / Libre Software projects are maintained either by strong communities, or through some kind of donation system. Libre Games struggle with both aspects. There are community driven games, but those lack vision and coherent style, because different people contribute differently, on...
Read or listen: https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/libre_games_and_making_money:_introducing_petitions
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Fedora 44 plans to drop i686 (32-bit) builds and multilib support, ending legacy 32-bit compatibility.
This affects Wine, Steam , and some apps. 
The change aims to reduce maintenance and boost performance. 
Proposal under review.
How do you feel about dropping 32-bit support?
https://linuxiac.com/fedora-44-plans-to-drop-i686-support-and-32-bit-multilib-compatibility
Linuxiac · Fedora 44 Plans to Drop i686 Support and 32-Bit Multilib CompatibilityFedora targets Fedora 44 to remove i686 packages and multilib support, impacting Wine, Steam, and any remaining 32-bit dependencies on 64-bit installations.
From: blenderdumbass . org
A lot of people claim that they need to use proprietary software, either for work or something else. And the question is. Do they consent to it, or the existence of a need makes it some sort of a power dynamic?
Read or listen: https://blenderdumbass.org/articles/it_s_better_to_want_it_than_to_need_it
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The EU has launched DNS4EU, its own DNS resolver aimed at boosting digital sovereignty, privacy, and cybersecurity .
Voluntary and developed with ENISA, it includes filters for malware, ads, and adult content—but privacy experts warn of risks like content filtering, data logging, and potential government overreach 
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TechRadar · The EU challenges Google and Cloudflare with its very own DNS resolver that can filter dangerous traffic