Free Software Leftovers
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New Alpha Release: Tor Browser 12.0a5 (Android, Windows, macOS, Linux) | The Tor Project
Tor Browser 12.0a5 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory.
Tor Browser 12.0a5 updates Firefox on Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux to 102.5.0esr.
This version includes important security updates to Firefox and GeckoView.
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As of Tor Browser 12.0a4, all supported languages are now included in a single bundle, and can be changed without requiring additional downloads via the Language menu in General settings on the about:preferences page.
What to test: Tor Browser Alpha should default to your system language on first launch if it matches a language we support. Alpha testers are also encouraged to test changing language within about:preferences#general, and to report any new bugs with localization in general (in particular instances of 'Firefox' appearing instead of 'Tor Browser' or other similar branding issues).
We would also appreciate if users on all our Desktop platforms attempted a build-to-build upgrade from an older version of Tor Browser Alpha to help us validate the update path.
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Monica: An Open-Source App for Personal Relationship Management
You probably know what CRM stands for – Customer Relationship Management. We already have a list of open-source CRM software that helps small businesses.
Here, I talk about an interesting open-source web application that takes the same concept for personal relationships. Sounds unique, right?
Monica is an application that enables you to organize and record your interactions with loved ones. It is free if you self-host it and needs a subscription if you need the hosted version.
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🐧LHB Linux Digest #22.13: Classic AWK and SED Tools, Docker Alternatives, Linux Certification and More
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FOSS Weekly #22.45: Midori Browser, Microsoft Gets Booted in Germany, Terminator and More
Microsoft kicked in Germany, Midori Browser makes a comeback are the highlight of this edition of FOSS Weekly.
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8 ideas for measuring your open source software usage
Those of us who support open source project communities are often asked about usage metrics — a lot. The goal of these metrics is usually to demonstrate the software's importance as measured by its user base and awareness. We typically want to know: how many people use the software, how many installations are there, and how many lives are being touched.
To make a long story short: We cannot answer these questions directly.
Sorry to disappoint you if you were hoping for a definitive solution. No one has the perfect answers to questions about usage metrics. At least, no precise answers.
The good news is that there are approximations and alternative metrics that can satisfy your thirst for knowledge about the software's usage, at least partially. This article explores these alternatives including their benefits and shortcomings.
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E65: Bringing Designers - Developers Together with Open Source Penpot by Open Source Startup Podcast
Penpot received a lot of attention from the spike in growth following the Figma / Adobe acquisition announcement. They've since announced an $8M fundraise led by Decibel Partners.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of open standards in getting developers excited about design, why Figma users have been excited about Penpot, building a community with design and developer personas & more!