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FreeDOS 1.4 is out now! Jim Hall covers how new sound emulators, image tools, and critical updates breathe new life into classic DOS computing. Celebrate 30 years of FreeDOS!

https://allthingsopen.org/articles/freedos-1-4-retrocomputing-system

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Big data, small teams, massive challenges. The 2025 State of Open Source Report shows confidence gaps, skill shortages & EOL risks. But small orgs are leading with real community impact.

https://allthingsopen.org/articles/big-data-small-team-open-source-adoption

Die Offene Werkstatt Gernsheim e.V. ist jetzt auch auf Mastodon. Juhu #weloveopensource

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HP Pavilion locked by BitLocker? @linuxnerd tackled it with open source tools, wiped the encrypted NVME with dd, and installed Fedora 41 KDE.

Read the full breakdown of this Linux rescue: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/how-to-install-linux-remove-bitlocker-encryption

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Measuring community health shouldn’t rely on gut feelings. @popey introduces Savannah, a CoRM that gives you real metrics across GitHub, Discord & more. Know when new contributors join, and why others fade.

https://allthingsopen.org/articles/measuring-open-source-community-health-with-savannah

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Open hardware is vital to AI scalability. Rob Coyle (Open Compute Project) shares how OCP is reshaping data centers through community-driven design, sustainable cooling, and innovation.

Read here https://allthingsopen.org/articles/open-hardware-scaling-ai-workloads-efficiently

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Melissa Austin’s leadership journey at Niantic is powered by mentorship, art & advocacy, beautifully captured by She Lights the Way.

Read how she’s helping others find their voice in tech: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/building-career-art-code-community

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@linuxnerd shares the open source apps he uses every day on macOS: from AI (Ollama, DiffusionBee) to writing (MacDown, Joplin), design (Krita, GIMP), and more.

Read & explore: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/open-source-apps-for-ai-coding-creativity-macos

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A good dev content strategy doesn’t just teach—it connects. Jen Wike Huger explains how to balance education with community, so your content actually lands.

Read it here: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/proven-content-strategy-connects-developers

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Prompt engineering = telling AI exactly what you want.

Mark Hinkle explains zero-, few-, and many-shot prompting and when to use each to unlock better AI results. Ideal for anyone working with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

Read now: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/what-is-prompt-engineering

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We just turned ONE! 260+ articles, 80+ podcast interviews & 50+ contributors later—we’re still growing strong.

Read Jason Hibbets’ anniversary reflection and get involved! https://allthingsopen.org/articles/we-love-open-source-one-year-anniversary-how-get-invovled

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Explore Openverse—an open source search engine with 800M+ Creative Commons images & audio files from trusted sources like NASA & the Smithsonian.

Read more in @linuxnerd’s article: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/what-is-openverse

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Crafting better presentations starts with avoiding common traps—and applying 4 simple anchors: Structure, Message, Impact & Flow. Ganesh Jayaraman shares how to make your slides more engaging and effective.

Read more: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/4-key-principles-to-create-engaging-presentations

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Sheng Liang shares how AI agents like Obot can automate tasks, streamline workflows, and unlock real productivity gains—all using open source tech.

Watch the full video: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/how-ai-agents-automate-workflow-save-hours

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AI = math + data + patterns. Ebony Louis explains how AI observes, predicts, and adapts in tools we use every day—like Face ID, email filters, and auto-correct.

Rethink what AI really is: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/what-is-artificial-intelligence

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Hybrid AI = innovation + security.

Dr. Ruth Akintunde dives into how open source and enterprise AI can work together to drive progress in this new video.

Watch it here: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/open-source-vs-enterprise-ai-hybrid-ai

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Developers don’t hate all marketing—just the kind that talks at them.

Jen Wike Huger shares 10 hard truths about connecting with devs the right way. Think docs over ads, honesty over hype.

Read it here: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/10-reasons-developers-hate-marketing

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“Don’t panic.” Mark Hinkle channels The Hitchhiker’s Guide to show how community-powered learning makes AI less scary & more inclusive.

Watch the video to see how meetups + open source = accessible AI.
https://allthingsopen.org/articles/ai-isnt-scary-lack-of-knowledge-is-heres-how-to-stay-ahead

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AI is transforming DevOps — from natural language deployments to smarter cloud cost strategies.

Rishab Kumar shares how AI is shaping the future + advice for devs navigating the shift.

Watch now: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/ai-devops-how-ai-is-redefining-cloud-computing-automation

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An SBOM = Software Bill of Materials. It lists every component in your software—and it's becoming mandatory.

Why does this matter for devs? Transparency, regulation, and security.

Watch the video to learn more: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/what-is-software-build-of-materials-sbom