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November 11, 2025
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Debian Mandates Rust for APT, Reshaping Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros

Like it or not, if you’re developing for Debian, you’re going to need to start using Rust.Read More

November 11, 2025
by sjvn01
Comments Off on FFmpeg to Google: Fund Us or Stop Sending Bugs

A lively discussion about open source, security, and who pays the bills has erupted on Twitter.Read More

November 6, 2025
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Why even a US tech giant is launching ‘sovereign support’ for Europe now

Red Hat’s new offering comes in response to a broader trend sweeping Europe.Read More

November 4, 2025
by sjvn01
Comments Off on SUSE Enterprise Linux 16 is here, and its killer feature is digital sovereignty

Available today, the new SLES 16 is ushering in an AI-ready, top-notch Linux server, while emphasizing its benefits for digital sovereignty.Read More

November 2, 2025
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Linux: Microsoft WSL’s Decade-Long Journey to Open Source

It took Microsoft almost ten years, but it finally open sourced WSL. Here’s how it happened.Read More

October 31, 2025
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Another European agency shifts off Big Tech, as digital sovereignty movement gains steam

European Union states are increasingly shifting toward European-based companies that offer open-source solutions. Here’s why.Read More