Linux desktop voice control has a gap. Talon costs money. Other tools are X11-only or cloud-dependent.

So I built EasySpeak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl5m2Zo1oIE

https://github.com/ctsdownloads/easyspeak/tree/dev?tab=readme-ov-file#easyspeak

- Free and open source (GPL-3.0)
- Fully local — no cloud, no accounts
- Wayland-native
- "Hey Jarvis, open downloads"

Built for RSI, accessibility, or anyone who wants to talk to their computer.

#Linux #OpenSource #Accessibility #VoiceControl #GNOME #Wayland #a11y

🫠 There Is No One Left On Debian's Data Protection Team - Phoronix

｢ Besides Debian's aging bug tracker interface, another challenge as the Debian Linux distribution project begins 2026 is that all volunteers have left their Data Protection Team. The Debian Data Protection Team deals with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) issues and related data protection/privacy related matters ｣

https://www.phoronix.com/news/No-Debian-Data-Protection-Team

#debian #gdpr #privacy #opensource

Nextcloud has ambitious growth goals for 2026. A lot of new remote positions are open now:

- Engineers ( #PHP, #JS, C++)
- Marketing
- Sales and Sales Engineers
- #HR (Germany)

➡️ Apply & share: https://nextcloud.com/jobs/

Boosts appreciated 🙏

#OpenSource #GetFediHired #FOSS #SoftwareDevelopment #Careers #Jobs #Hiring #Nextcloud #EU #WFH

SH „dreht die gesamte IT auf links“. Nächster Step: Einführung von Linux als Betriebssystem und Open Source Lösungen für die Telefonanlagen.

#schleswigholstein #linux #opensource #diday

https://www.ln-online.de/der-norden/staatskanzleichef-von-sh-wir-drehen-die-it-komplett-auf-links-KDXG7VFYSFD2JFFUAQXYU5KPLU.html

We're happy to introduce the NLnet Labs Community Forum. https://blog.nlnetlabs.nl/introducing-the-nlnet-labs-community-forum/

#OpenSource #DNS #BGP #RPKI

Back-to-school in 2026 could look very different in Europe: France proposes banning social media for under-15s and restricting phones in high schools to curb screen time and protect well-being. 🎒

Key questions remain on enforcement, privacy, and open access to information. Safety and accountability must guide any rollout. 📵

🔗 https://www.ma-grande-taille.com/en/societe/europe-back-to-school-season-2026-without-social-media-or-mobile-phones-for-teenagers-431722

#TechNews #Education #Privacy #OpenSource #UserRights #DataProtection #DigitalRights #France #Europe #Youth #School #TechPolicy #SocialMedia

Linux desktop voice control has a gap. Talon costs money. Other tools are X11-only or cloud-dependent.

So I built EasySpeak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl5m2Zo1oIE

https://github.com/ctsdownloads/easyspeak/tree/dev?tab=readme-ov-file#easyspeak

- Free and open source (GPL-3.0)
- Fully local — no cloud, no accounts
- Wayland-native
- "Hey Jarvis, open downloads"

Built for RSI, accessibility, or anyone who wants to talk to their computer.

#Linux #OpenSource #Accessibility #VoiceControl #GNOME #Wayland #a11y

🫠 There Is No One Left On Debian's Data Protection Team - Phoronix

｢ Besides Debian's aging bug tracker interface, another challenge as the Debian Linux distribution project begins 2026 is that all volunteers have left their Data Protection Team. The Debian Data Protection Team deals with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) issues and related data protection/privacy related matters ｣

https://www.phoronix.com/news/No-Debian-Data-Protection-Team

#debian #gdpr #privacy #opensource

🎷🦣 Introducing Mastoshare — universal links for the Fediverse.

Paste any Mastodon post, profile, or text → get a link that opens on anyone's home instance. No more copy-paste-search!

✓ No tracking
✓ EU hosted
✓ Free & open source

Available on https://mastoshare.link

#mastodon #fediverse #opensource #builtinpublic #web #webdev #frontend

Why rent computers when you can build the cloud at home? Say no to big tech and seize the means of computing the future :3
#SelfHosting #HomeLab #Linux #ArchLinux #Proxmox #SysAdmin #OpenSource #FOSS #Jellyfin #FishShell #Tech

🎯 #DigitalIndependenceDay – ab 4. Januar 2026 jeden ersten Sonntag auf die gute Seite wechseln.

➡️ #Linux statt Zwangs-Updates.
➡️ #Thunderbird statt Datenkrake.
➡️ #GIMP und #Blender statt teurer Abo-Software.
➡️ #Python und Netzwerkwissen statt Blackbox.

🤗Mit den Kursen für OpenSource-Software der Berliner Volkshochschulen lernst Du, wie der Umstieg klappt – praxisnah und verständlich. Heute ein Tool wechseln, nächsten Monat das nächste – Schritt für Schritt. Digitale Unabhängigkeit ist machbar.

ℹ️ Alle Kursvorschläge gibts in unserem Linktree: https://wonderl.ink/@vhs.berlin

#DIDay #OpenSource #VHS #Berlin #DID #DUD #DIDit #Volkshochschule #Bildung

Voice läuft jetzt via Home Assistant. Das Timing perfekt zum ersten Digital Independence Day.

Aber: Zwischen Freiheit & Komfort klafft eine Lücke: Kein Vergleich zur glattgebügelten Plug&Play-Erfahrung von Alexa, Google, Siri & Co - dafür aber halt #DigitaleSouveränität.

War aber echt Arbeit.

🔗 Mehr: https://di.day/
🧠 Voice: https://www.home-assistant.io/voice-pe/
🏠 HA: https://www.home-assistant.io

#DigitalIndependenceDay #HomeAssistant #VoiceControl #SmartHomet #AlexaWarGestern #OpenSource #DIDay #DID

The European Commission announces an upcoming “EC Strategy on Open Source” in https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52025JC0977 p17, 3rd bullet:

[The Commission will] “Incentivise companies to reduce dependencies in emerging technology areas as part of the upcoming Chips Act 2.0, Quantum Act, Cloud and AI Development Act **and Commission Strategy on Open Source.**”

This is to be distinct from an (ongoing) update to the existing (internal but public) strategy by DG DIGIT.

Curious where this is headed #opensource #foss