cyprian @cyprian@librem.one

Every now and then I like to give a shout out to software that has made my life a lot better. This time I like to give a mention to G.I.M.P / GLIMPSE. I think we are so lucky to have free access to such a powerful and feature rich application that has been around for a while now and only gets better with time! #gimp #glimpse #libresoftware #freesoftware #gnu

@OpenSource The growing face of audio and music in free software. Sonoj sounds real interesting and so does VITAL, a synth to help create sounds I think. The creator even taught an AI to sing!

Thanks @gnome for the great work you do for everyone as we all benefit. By taking action on behalf of the opensource ecosystem against patent trolls it helps make the world a better place for all (maybe not the trolls though). Remember because of @purism and GNOME we finally have a great mobile phone UI. Shout out to KDE, UBUNTU touch, Pine64 and others helping linux on mobile become a safe alternative reality for all!

https://www.gnome.org/news/2019/10/gnome-files-defense-against-patent-troll/

@purism The Melbourne (Australia) LUV (Linux Users Victoria)and Free Software Melbourne group held a day of community and talks celebrating aspects of free software. Great talks, some healthy debates, information, connecting and sharing was to be had. Fun and inspiring! #softwarefreedomday

@purism What they are doing is cool! Helping software and hardware be more free and open for all! AND producing one of the (if not THE first) truly open phone! Something worth celebrating!

For electronic musicians and audio programmers a simple tutorial on 'Creating a Metronome' using opensource software Puredata/ PD. :)

http://www.cyprian.com.au/blogg/index.php?post/2019/06/15/CREATING-A-METRONOME-IN-PD

If anyone is interested in music and tech I've started a blog. It follows the journey of creating a MIDI and AUDIO recording home studio in PUREDATA/ PD.

http://www.cyprian.com.au/blogg/index.php?post/2019/06/07/TECH-BLOG-MUSIC%2C-OPENSOURCE-and-PD

@purism Victorian Governement introducing an E-Waste Ban. Forcing people and companies to start dealing with issues of making devices last and think about sustainable purchasing decisions. Great local radio interview with more info:

https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-it/episodes/7940-byte-into-it-5-june-2019

Good news that companies like Purism already tackle these issues!