My 3rd Gen Rev A Apple TV (Model A1469) has been sitting around in a drawer for a long time and I was considering recycling it. But it works perfectly (minus the drawbacks of it having old technology) and I can’t stand the idea of wasting something useful.

What can I put on this to repurpose this? I like the idea of first using it for network storage and eventually using it as a retro gaming console (is that possible? Can it recognize wireless controllers?) but I don’t know any applications or OSs that I can use. And what else is possible that I may not have considered? Has anyone else successfully done something like this?

Is there another community that I may benefit from posting this into? Here was my first thought because I’ve seen how resourceful everyone here is and I am a big supporter of open source software (which has me rethinking all of my future technology purchases 🙃).

Any help that explains like I’m 5 will also be especially appreciated since I am still learning these things 🙏🏻

Thanks!

Inspired by the incredible Little Snitch application for macOS, Cloud Snitch does the same thing for the cloud. And it's 100% open source! (github.com/ccbrown/cloud-snitch)

The UK Post Office should at least have considered open source software for Horizon to enhance transparency, empower users, and avoid vendor lock-in, which could have prevented or mitigated the scandal’s impact. People like Richard Moorhead, Christopher Hodges, Alan Bates, and the long running Computer Weekly coverage all underscore the need for transparency and accountability, indirectly supporting open source principles, although direct advocacy is rare. For future systems, the Post Office and similar organizations should prioritize open source to prevent such injustices.

The establishment narrative often focuses on individual accountability rather than systemic issues like software design. But this overlooks how proprietary systems enabled the Post Office to deflect responsibility.

Open source software aligns with ethical principles of justice, autonomy, and resource stewardship, making it a compelling alternative for future public sector IT projects.

Thoughts?!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28692919

uSentry is a lightweight, self-hosted Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solution designed for homelab and small-scale environments.

⚡ A single PHP file. < 400 lines of code. No database. No background processes. No cloud. Just works. ⚡

Most IAM and SSO solutions require databases, certificates and background services baked into a dozen containers. This is all fine but also also overkill for homelabs and impossible for low-power ARM devices. uSentry is different, it isn't pretty but it sucks less for a lot of use cases.

Enjoy!

I made a simple Next.js-based blog engine. It is primarily for people developing their own Next.js project and considering to implement a blog. It is currently backed by Supabase but I plan on making adapters for other data layers. in addition, currently working on Node.js version. Looking for ideas, feedback and collaborators.

• 🔗 Repo: https://github.com/Antibody/bloggr
• 💻 Demo blog: https://bloggr.dev/blog

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/29133233

The GCC developers are pleased to announce the release of GCC 15.1.

The C frontend now defaults to the GNU C23 dialect. Some code needs porting for this. Some remaining C23 features have been implemented, as well as some new C2Y features.

The C++ frontend now implements several further C++26 features, some missing C++23 bits, and defect report resolutions. The libstdc++ library now notably experimentally supports std and std.compat modules, more algorithms usable in constexpr functions, flat maps and sets, and std::format support for containers and other ranges.

GCC now implements the Clang [[clang::musttail]] and [[clang::flag_enum]] attributes and their GNU counterparts with the same meaning for the C family language frontends. Support for new counted_by and nonnull_if_nonzero attributes has been added too.

The Fortran frontend has experimental support for unsigned integers.

GCC 15.1 has new COBOL frontend, so far supported only on a few 64-bit targets.

OpenMP support now includes metadirectives, tile and unroll constructs, interop construct and dispatch construct.

The vectorizer can now vectorize loops with early exits when array or buffer sizes aren't statically known. At -O2 can now vectorize some cheaply vectorizable loops with unknown tripcount.

Some code that compiled successfully with older GCC versions might require source changes, see Porting to GCC 15 for details.

For details see GCC 15 Release Series Changes, New Features, and Fixes).

For virtualization there are improvements for VirtIO, vfio and Loongarch CPU hotplug. On the emulation side additions for Arm, RiscV and even some speed ups for x86 string ops. On the documentation side a whole bunch of work has been done on QMP API to make it clearer and more navigable.

This looks way to break with chip restrictions bound by the leading software package AUTOSAR. But I think, like all FOSS, will benefit everyone in the end.

Code: https://gitee.com/haloos

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Cannot be self hosted or anytype (my school blocks it)

The full list:

https://code.gouv.fr/sill/list

1: how many of you have used it before and do you like it over (non-foss) NextDNS?

2: Which one should I use if I want to block ads on all apps (iOS), DoT or DoH?

@opensource l am completely new in the world of Linux. I wish to build up a computer having Proxmox, MX Linux and casa os, also retaining windows.

Can you please guide me in the process, how to start building one right from the scratch ?

@opensource what is lemmy basically ?

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Did you know that #LabPlot is listed in the French Interministerial Free Software Catalog as one of the recommended free applications for #French public agencies?

➡️ https://code.gouv.fr/sill/detail?name=LabPlot

Keywords : Graphique scientifique, visualisation de données, traitement de données, analyse de données, statistiques, courbes

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #FLOSS #SoftwareLibre #France

@opensource @labplot@lemmy.kde.social

Did you know that #LabPlot is listed in the French Interministerial Free Software Catalog as one of the recommended free applications for #French public agencies?

➡️ https://code.gouv.fr/sill/detail?name=LabPlot

Keywords : Graphique scientifique, visualisation de données, traitement de données, analyse de données, statistiques, courbes

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #FLOSS #SoftwareLibre #France

- This coming week along with regular working groups meeting #Mifos are also have another volunteering call on 24th April at 2pm UTC. you can register for the call here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Mifos is built on #Apache #fineract (also Open source ) - fineract.apache.org/

Question: I'm running Linux Mint right now. Is it possible to change distro to ... for example OpenSuse - without a clean install ?

I wanted to suggest a potential idea for an open source project inspired by the (now defunct) AO3 Disco app.

For those who aren’t familiar, AO3 Disco was an unofficial tool that used machine learning to offer personalized Archive of Our Own (AO3) fanfiction recommendations.

Users could share a fanfic they liked, and the app would generate tailored suggestions for new stories, include filters, and link directly to AO3 works.

Unfortunately, AO3 Disco is no longer available, largely due to concerns from the AO3 team about privacy and the risks of third-party apps interacting with user accounts.

Would there be interest in developing an open source tool that:

• Provides personalized, privacy-respecting recommendations for AO3
• Lets users input a work or tag and get new fic suggestions (without requiring login)
• Includes robust filtering options and links to original AO3 pages
• Is entirely transparent and community-built to address security and trust concerns

I think such a project could really help fanfiction fans while respecting user privacy and AO3’s terms, especially if designed with a focus on open source ethics and transparency.

Personally, I’d love to see something like this happen, but I don’t have the time, knowledge, or energy to start it myself.

Would anyone else be interested in collaborating on something like this?

Or does anyone know of existing open source efforts in this area?

**Edit: **

AO3 Disco: The Road to v1.0

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/28752270

The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 25.04 has been released.

Codenamed “Plucky Puffin”, Kubuntu 25.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.

The release features the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop, KDE Gear 24.12.3, kernel 6.14, and many other updated applications and libraries.

Hi everyone! 😀

Found cool program that you can use to backup\save important file like pgp key, mnemonic and much more (up to 1.9 KiB) in encrypted QR-code and store\share it on a paper

GUI version arrived by Renesat https://github.com/renesat/paper-age-gui

Enjoy

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/28743738

Every four months, the KDE community rolls out a new wave of app releases all at once.

These updates cover a wide range of needs. Whether you’re managing personal files on your laptop or overseeing servers located thousands of miles away, KDE offers powerful tools to help you stay in control. Need to troubleshoot someone’s system remotely from the comfort of your sofa? There’s an app for that, too. From creating short viral clips for social media to producing full-length documentaries, KDE’s creative tools have you covered. And when it’s time to unwind, you can count on KDE for enjoying music, movies, or a good book.

Keep reading to discover what’s new in KDE Gear 25.04…

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/28675331