Schleswig-Holstein reports €15M yearly savings by replacing Microsoft 365 with LibreOffice across most government workplaces πŸ’Ά About 80% of offices have migrated, with a €9M one-time investment planned for 2026 to finish the shift and strengthen open-source tools 🧩 @npub1tgg4...qwzh πŸ”—
It's FOSS
Hurray! This German State Decides to Save €15 Million Each Year By Kicking Out Microsoft for Open Source
Schleswig-Holstein's migration to LibreOffice reaches 80% completion, with a one-time €9 million investment on cards for 2026.
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The UK plans a mandatory digital ID to verify work eligibility by 2028 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§. Experts warn it risks exclusion, deepens inequalities, and concentrates personal data in centralized systems πŸ”’. Critics argue it’s a privacy and rights concern, not a solution. @npub1m24q...d9a3 πŸ”—
Electronic Frontier Foundation
The UK Has It Wrong on Digital ID. Here’s Why.
In late September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his government’s plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme in th...
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Age verification is emerging in the EU as a tool to protect minors online ⚠️. But it raises privacy risks, expands surveillance, and excludes millions from digital spaces πŸ”’. Experts warn it creates a false sense of security while failing to address root causes of online harm. @EDRi πŸ”—
European Digital Rights (EDRi)
Why age verification misses the mark and puts everyone at risk - European Digital Rights (EDRi)
Age verification is a short-sighted, ineffective and dangerous way to protect young people form online harms.
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πŸ€– OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT usage policy, banning professional medical, legal, and financial advice. βš–οΈ The move aligns with the EU AI Act and U.S. FDA guidance to prevent misuse and ensure responsible AI deployment. 🌍 πŸ”— https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560605044915 #TechNews #AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Policy #Ethics #Privacy #Compliance #Regulation #AIGovernance #Safety #Trust #Innovation #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence
🐍 The Python Software Foundation has withdrawn a $1.5M NSF grant over terms that conflicted with its commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion πŸ’°πŸŒ. Funding aimed to improve security in Python & PyPI, but DEI restrictions made the grant ethically unacceptable βš–οΈ. πŸ”— https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/python-rejects-1-5m-grant-from-us-govt-fearing-ethical-compromise/ #TechNews #Python #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #DEI #Ethics #UserFreedom #Software #Programming #Innovation #Community #Diversity #DigitalRights #TechPolicy #Coding #Developer #SaaS
πŸ“Š Poll of the Day We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix πŸ‘€ Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?πŸ’» Reply with why you use it too πŸ‘‡ Vote + Boost πŸ” = ❀️ #Linux #BSD #ChromeOS #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #Windows11 #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #iPadOS #Google #Android #Samsung #Pixel #GrapheneOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem
Austria’s Ministry of Economy kicks out Microsoft, moving 1,200 staff to Nextcloud in 4 months πŸ•’ EU-based cloud ensures GDPR & NIS2 compliance πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Hybrid setup keeps Teams only for external use; all internal collaboration now on Nextcloud πŸ”’ Smooth rollout earns positive employee feedback πŸ‘ πŸ”—
It's FOSS
Good News! Austrian Ministry Kicks Out Microsoft in Favor of Nextcloud
The BMWET migrates 1,200 employees to sovereign cloud in just four months.
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πŸ“‰ Wikipedia traffic drops ~8% as users turn to AI & social media. πŸ€– Wikimedia says AI uses its content without driving clicks. πŸ”— Google contests this, citing stable search traffic. 🌐 Wikipedia is crafting new policies for attribution and sustainability. πŸ›‘οΈ βš–οΈ Calls grow for fair data use & AI transparency. πŸ”—
KSHB 41 Kansas City News
Wikipedia sees decline in visitors as users get accustom to AI
Wikipedia is seeing a decline in human traffic as more people turn to artificial intelligence tools and social media for information, according to ...
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⚠️ ~200,000 Framework Linux laptops shipped with UEFI components that can bypass Secure Boot πŸ–₯️ A signed mm command allows memory edits, disabling signature checks & enabling persistent bootkits πŸ” Not a breachβ€”an oversight. Fixes are rolling out. Users should update firmware or apply mitigations πŸ”§ @npub15f7r...m7wr πŸ”—
BleepingComputer
Secure Boot bypass risk threatens nearly 200,000 Linux Framework laptops
Around 200,000 Linux computer systems from American computer maker Framework were shipped with signed UEFI shell components that could be exploited...
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GrapheneOS is expanding beyond Google Pixel πŸ” A major Snapdragon-powered OEM will soon support the security-first OS πŸ“± The unnamed deviceβ€”using Snapdragon 8 Gen 5β€”is expected to offer similar pricing and full installability πŸ’» Not Fairphone; OnePlus is a strong candidate, but unconfirmed πŸ€” @npub1kwar...e0nj πŸ”—
9to5Google
GrapheneOS will drop Google Pixel exclusivity with 'major' Snapdragon-powered devices coming
GrapheneOS is a security-focused Android experience that, to date, has been available solely on Google Pixel devices. Soon, though, a...
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