Late Night Linux

Late Night Linux – Episode 270

Feb 27, 2024

BBC stays on Mastodon, Signal adds privacy with usernames, Asahi beats Apple in OpenGL, surprising FOSS support from Mercedes, Apple kills web apps in EU, Mozilla focuses on Firefox and AI. Canonical's Open Documentation Academy, new Krita website, and Kubuntu contest. Tailscale offers easy VPN, while the podcast explores trust issues in messaging apps, Apple Silicon support challenges, open source communities, Apple's web app decision, and Mozilla's downsizing.

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Quick takeaways

BBC extends Mastodon trial for direct program hosting, signaling positive outlook for the platform.

Signal introduces privacy-focused usernames, enhancing user control and experience while addressing privacy concerns.

Deep dives

BBC Extends Mastodon Trial

The BBC is extending its Mastodon social media trial. Initially planned for 6 months, the trial has been extended due to positive results. The BBC's use of its social.bbc server allows for host programs directly. Despite celebrities still on Twitter, the move signifies a positive outlook for Mastodon.

Introduction

4min

Discussion on Messaging Apps, Trust Issues, and Apple Silicon Support

2min

Technical Challenges and Progress in Graphics Development

3min

Exploring Ex-Promisters, Open Source Communities, and Automotive Tools

2min

Apple's Decision on Web Apps and the EU's Response

3min

Critique of Apple's Practices and Advocacy for Change

2min

Discussion on Mozilla's downsizing and refocusing on Firefox with AI considerations

5min

Documentation Academy Launch and Mentorship Initiatives

9min

The BBC is sticking around on Mastodon, Signal gets a huge new feature, yet another win for the Asahi team, a surprising company commits to FOSS, Apple kills web apps in the EU, Mozilla focuses on Firefox… and AI, Graham tells us about Canonical’s new Open Documentation Academy, and to celebrate this week’s release of Plasma 6 we let Félim do a short KDE Korner.

News

Stepping back into the refreshingly free world of Linux – The Irish Times

Extending our Mastodon social media trial – BBC R&D

Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames

Asahi Linux project’s OpenGL support on Apple Silicon officially surpasses Apple’s

Mercedes-Benz AG – FOSS Manifesto

It’s Official, Apple Kills Web Apps in the EU

EU seeks to investigate Apple over cutting off web apps

Mozilla downsizes as it refocuses on Firefox and AI: Read the memo

Anthony: “Not commenting the Mozilla lay…” – Indieweb.Social

Introducing Canonical’s Open Documentation Academy

New krita.org website launched

Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest

Wayland fake session restore and 805/500 supporters

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