We've teamed up with @apell, @EclipseFdn, @lfeurope, @mozilla, @OpenForumEurope, and @openssf to bring you the Open Source & EU Policy #devroom at #FOSDEM #FOSDEM26!

We're bringing together developers, Commission Officials and MEPs to discuss #DigitalSovereignty, Open Source and #Democracy, upcoming #EU policies, solving the EU's problems with #OpenSource, and the #CyberResilienceAct and #Standards.

We look forward to sharing more about the agenda soon in the comng days!

[JM]

#Jabber is the worst form of #instantMessaging except for all the others.

#freeSoftware #digitalSovereignty #openStandard #IETF #XMPP

#Jabber is the worst form of #instantMessaging except for all the others.

#freeSoftware #digitalSovereignty #openStandard #IETF #XMPP

Every time I install a new piece of infrastructure for my homelab as part of becoming more independent from Big Tech, I see a hint on the homepage of that new piece of infrastructure that mentions they received sponsorship from @nlnet almost as if NLNet has been silently preparing Europe for #DigitalSovereignty with Open Source projects 😉 I like!

So much talking about #digitalSovereignty.

Sustainable sovereignty does not come from switching from a US techbro corporation to a closed European alternative. Proper #decentralization, like the fediverse, is a good step.

But real sovereignty comes from rethinking and questioning the very foundations of our IT infrastructure, with its central servers, IP addresses, or TCP/IP protocols.

#Reticulum is such an approach to think one step further, implementing uncentralizability and real resilience, where individuals stay in control of their identities by cryptographic proofs built into the protocol itself.

I appreciate that developers like Mark think deeply about such things. Read the philosophical essay “Zen of Reticulum“:

https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum/blob/master/Zen%20of%20Reticulum.md

#mesh

We've teamed up with @apell, @EclipseFdn, @lfeurope, @mozilla, @OpenForumEurope, and @openssf to bring you the Open Source & EU Policy #devroom at #FOSDEM #FOSDEM26!

We're bringing together developers, Commission Officials and MEPs to discuss #DigitalSovereignty, Open Source and #Democracy, upcoming #EU policies, solving the EU's problems with #OpenSource, and the #CyberResilienceAct and #Standards.

We look forward to sharing more about the agenda soon in the comng days!

[JM]

RE: https://mastodon.social/@sarahjamielewis/115833038571048043

#DigitalSovereignty

RE: https://mastodon.social/@sarahjamielewis/115833038571048043

#DigitalSovereignty

Cool! In line with #GlobalSwitchDay,
German #digital #rights groups and tech companies started organising #DigitalIndependenceDay on the first Sunday of every month to help users move away from US tech platforms.

✊🏼 Together we can break the dominance of #BigTech and foster a more #resilient, #democratic digital space in #Europe by migrating to privacy-focused EU alternatives for services like messaging, cloud storage and shopping. Let’s go!

🇩🇪 https://di.day/
#DiDay #DigitalSovereignty

Love this clip from @molly0xfff's Fediverse House talk:

"Imagine for a moment a web where communities can create their own spaces while still simultaneously and seamlessly interoperating with others. Think of it like a network of independent neighborhoods, each with its own character and rules, but with shared community spaces, art galleries and libraries.

"In this web, you control what you create and decide how it's shared.The algorithms that shape that experience, they're transparent and customizable. You can peek under the hood or tweak them to your liking or replace them entirely if they're not serving your needs. If you're sharing a space with a group of others and you disagree with how they run that space, you can leave, but you can take your work and your community with you.

"This isn't just a dream. This is already happening. Take Mastodon and the broader Fediverse, where millions of people are building communities that talk to each other across servers and platforms."

https://flipboard.video/w/s6FVEb2wei2ctFrdeZjuZa

#OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb #ProtocolsNotPlatforms #MollyWhite #DigitalSovereignty #ActivityPub #Fediverse #FediverseHouse #SXSW #Mastodon

Building open source tools for Canada's digital sovereignty movement - think politician trackers, resources, coordination tools (inspired by leavex.eu).

Now facing the obvious question: where should the code live?

🍁 Self-hosted Forgejo (Canadian servers)
🇪🇺 Codeberg (EU, non-profit)

Leaning toward practicing what we preach.

Want to weigh in? Want to contribute? EU allies who've walked this road before - your input is very welcome.

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Fediverse #Django

Building open source tools for Canada's digital sovereignty movement - think politician trackers, resources, coordination tools (inspired by leavex.eu).

Now facing the obvious question: where should the code live?

🍁 Self-hosted Forgejo (Canadian servers)
🇪🇺 Codeberg (EU, non-profit)

Leaning toward practicing what we preach.

Want to weigh in? Want to contribute? EU allies who've walked this road before - your input is very welcome.

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Fediverse #Django

Break Free from US Big Tech

Digital sovereignty starts with everyday choices

Switch to European file hosting services - built by companies based in the EU, EEA, and EFTA

Discover → Choose → Support Europe 🇪🇺

#DigitalSovereignty #SupportEuropeanTech #PrivacyFirst

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