Sonny

Software and Organization Engineer

#GNOME contributor
#XMPP and #Mozilla old-timer

Public Key

npub1eg7mpfym4vclg0pc53n5c3mrp5pcprnz7ycshqhzk6qejjvyplvqkm2yh0

NIP-05 Address

sonny_at_floss.social@mostr.pub

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Last Notes

2024-07-21 15:21:09

Retrospective as GNOME director
https://blog.sonny.re/retrospective-as-gnome-director
#GNOME

2024-07-08 13:31:11

Very happy to share another collaboration with @npub12zx…syxa 🤝
A new way to develop on Linux ✨
https://www.codethink.co.uk/articles/2024/A-new-way-to-develop-on-Linux/
#Linux #systemd #GNOME

2024-05-13 23:09:19

GSoC didn't even officially started @npub1qhn…jzwy already made Workbench able to compile and run TypeScript code 🤯 🎩
#GNOME #TypeScript #GTK
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2024-04-22 20:07:56

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@npub12f7…lkxh number of very active users!
By SaaS standard "active" means something like "logged in once in the last 6 months" 😃

2024-04-22 13:29:43

Dear GNOME, GTK and friend developers 🧑‍💻 :gnome:
Have you ever encountered an issue with #Blueprint? Please file an issue, and we'll look at it for Blueprint 1.0
https://gitlab.gnome.org/jwestman/blueprint-compiler/-/issues
We aim for supporting all GTK builder syntax and 100% XML↔Blueprint porting compatibility.
#GTK #GNOME #libadwaita

2024-04-10 20:16:28

💡 portal for anonymous telemetry. Hear me out!
Many developers want to have telemetry so that they can learn about how their app is used and how they perform.
It can lead to better software, but it's also a privacy nightmare 😮‍💨
Currently, apps need to enable full network for it (or more) and users have 0 control over it. This is happening. Right now.
What if there was a way to remove all the negative aspects of telemetry so that we can consider it safe? 🛡️
1/2 🧵
#Flatpak #Snap #Flathub

2024-04-03 18:36:23

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@npub12f7…lkxh
"with some font"
Yeah right 😁

2024-03-30 23:54:56

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Next steps
• Update them all to GNOME 46
• Fix metadata urls (☺️)
• Set App Brand Colors
• Update screenshots
• Fix App Listing Quality reviews

2024-03-30 23:51:06

I am now a very responsible Linux app developer who verified their apps on Flathub :flatpak:
#theFutureIsNow #betterLateThanNever
😎
#Flathub #Flatpak #Linux #development
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2024-03-28 21:47:07

Excited about Apostrophe GTK4 beta
Follow its maintainer for updates @npub1cqy…khc8
#GNOME #GTK #Markdown
https://cdn.masto.host/floss/media_attachments/files/112/175/495/443/637/208/original/e448294f27516147.mp4

2024-03-25 22:41:52

#SwiftLang
#rustlang / #Rust
#Python
#JavaScript / #TypeScript
#C
#Vala
#Go
#CSharp
#CPlusPlus
Those are languages people use to write #GTK / #GNOME apps, and it's amazing ❤️

2024-03-24 15:41:14

I've seen a few app maintainers lately mentioning that bleeding edge libraries are required and that distro X in version Y isn't supported.
This is why you should have a Flatpak manifest in your repository; not just on Flathub.
It lets contributors easily build and test the development version without having to worry about the host.
Upgrading or downgrading your OS shouldn't stop anyone from working on your app.
#Linux #development #GNOME #KDE #Flatpak #Flathub

2024-03-21 20:13:44

Blueprint; the markup language and tooling for #GTK is out in version 0.12
Here are the highlights ✨
Brand-new formatter to keep files tidy by @npub1hk8…wu4u 🎩
AlertDialog are supported
Emit warnings for deprecated features in GTK, GLib, etc
New IDE integration features
* document symbols
* "Go to definitions"
* Code action for importing missing namespace
We also celebrate 70 applications on Flathub built with Blueprint.
https://jwestman.pages.gitlab.gnome.org/blueprint-compiler/
Happy coding
#GNOME #development

2024-03-20 19:01:32

Workbench 46 is out! 🛠️
https://flathub.org/apps/re.sonny.Workbench
Actually it was a couple of hours ago before GNOME 46 but I didn't want to steal the show 😎
Here are the highlights 💡
Inline diagnostics for #Rust :rust: and #Python :python:
New Library demos: 📚
"Snapshot" to demonstrate one of GTK4 coolest feature.
"Dialog" and "Message Dialogs" to demonstrate libadwaita 1.5 new responsive dialogs.
26 demos ported to Python
5 demos ported to Vala
#GNOME #GTK #development #Linux #Python #Rust
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2024-03-20 17:38:10

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Honestly @npub188q…3jlx I'm very impressed with the quality of the video.
Specially from the perspective of someone involved in the project.
It's the right amount of details, the teasing is respectful (and fair 😝 ) there is no approximation even on difficult topics, and you give users useful insights and perspective.
Well done and thank you!

2024-03-10 12:21:03

About the true purpose of systemd
I've been involved with #GNOME, #KDE, #freedesktop and #postmarketOS
I've met @npub19la…hm4g and other prominent figures behind closed doors
I can confirm from first-hand experience that systemd is indeed a conspiracy to make better operating systems with Linux
#systemd #Linux #postmarketOS

2024-03-08 22:52:25

I just realized Workbench is 2 years old 🎂
The first release just had a buggy GTK XML preview
It's a good reminder that
• Alone, I wouldn't have accomplished a 1/4 of what it is today
• The maintainer role is as much social as it is technical
• Making impactful things is a marathon, not a sprint
• Building software is an iterative process
#FLOSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #GNOME

2024-03-05 11:05:08

Cuteness overload right next to my desk
#everydayIsCaturday #CatsOfMastodon
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2024-03-04 16:35:14

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@npub12f7…lkxh @npub1z6d…5yzz
Let me know if anything is missing from the demo and we'll add it

2024-03-01 14:16:49

What's the best modern guide for hacking on the kernel?
I don't want to learn everything about the internals, I want to iterate on a module quickly.
I feel like I'm missing on a lot of optimizations to shorten the feedback loop.
#Linux #kernel #hardwareEnablement #postmarketOS

2024-02-24 12:32:11

I lend my USB key for 10 minutes to @npub1d76…897u and @npub12f7…lkxh minutes at FOSDEM and this is what I get a month later when plugging it back
😅
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2024-02-22 17:44:56

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@npub12f7…lkxh and now you can even share with the world the historical and authentic story of the Manneken Pis

2024-02-21 19:09:13

Is the term libre as in "libre software" understood in English ?
#FreeSoftware #askFedi #OpenSource #FLOSS #FOSS

2024-02-11 15:14:17

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@npub1d76…897u I'd love to see a guadec talk about some of the most interesting things out there

2024-02-10 21:52:51

Alright I think I'm finally happy with the Workbench 46 demo for AdwDialog 🛠️
It's such a cool primitive for building adaptive apps. I hope the blob cat will make some people smile 😄
#GNOME #GTK #libadwaita #Linux #development
Dedicated to @npub1n22…37ed and @npub1d76…897u 🎁
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2024-02-10 13:45:23

Yey GNOME SDK 46 will have an API for gamepads :gnome: 💓 🎮
Thanks @npub1n22…37ed for the fix
Thanks @npub18y3…k3j2 for this Workbench demo I could test it with
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-build-meta/-/merge_requests/2662
#GNOME #development #GTK #Flatpak #Linux
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2024-02-09 16:07:06

The GNOME community is working hard on GNOME 46! :gnome:
Do you have experience profiling on Linux? :linux:
We are looking for help debugging and profiling an issue with GTK on @npub1f5d…mw9x
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gtk/-/issues/6413
:boost_love:
#GNOME #GTK #Asahi #AsahiLinux #Linux

2024-02-07 17:12:20

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@npub12f7…lkxh @npub1j46…3gm7 @npub1vzv…s5n9 @npub1kuj…ul7l
Happy to join, I think @npub1d76…897u is in touch already.
From our experience
STF and NLNet are relatively straightforward.
PrototypeFund is a bit more involved but most relevant here?

2024-02-07 12:29:02

WebKit GTK4 is now fully accessible. Shipping in GNOME 46 :gnome:
Funded by @npub1kuj…ul7l and @npub1a9e…90vg ❤️
Completed by Georges Stavracas at Igalia 🎩
Thanks to everyone involved !
• https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gtk/-/merge_requests/6827
• https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/pull/23926
#GNOME #WebKitGTK #accessibility #a11y #Linux #GTK

2024-02-02 10:20:58

Attending FOSDEM in person or remote?
I compiled a list of things of interest for GNOME :gnome:
https://hedgedoc.gnome.org/gnome-fosdem
Let me know if I missed anything
We also have a Matrix room
https://matrix.to/#/#fosdem-2024:gnome.org
#FOSDEM #GNOME #Flatpak #Flathub

2024-01-29 23:49:07

I added support for libadwaita AlertDialog to Blueprint
That's all that should be needed to support GNOME 46 changes
https://gitlab.gnome.org/jwestman/blueprint-compiler/-/merge_requests/177
#GNOME #libadwaita #gtk
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2024-01-29 11:12:01

Implementing battery charge limits in GNOME
By @npub1l4z…hll9
https://vdwaa.nl/gnome-upower-charge-thresholds.html
It will mitigate battery loosing capacity over time.
#GNOME #Linux #LinuxMobile #FrameworkLaptop #freedesktop
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2024-01-28 19:51:24

Playing with the new libadwaita dialog in Workbench
I didn't expect AdwDialog to render and behave fine in the preview
There are issues with auto-reload - might have to move it to a separate preview window but I'm having fun until then.
#GNOME #GTK #libadwaita
https://cdn.masto.host/floss/media_attachments/files/111/835/301/072/821/327/original/e555225da86613c9.mp4
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2024-01-23 18:25:00

Dear #Fediverse
We are funding accessibility infrastructure on Linux :linux:
We are focusing on issues and regressions related to Wayland and Flatpak :wayland: :flatpak:
Please share your feedback and ideas, even if you're not sure if it's in scope 🤷
#Linux #desktop #accessibility #Wayland #Flatpak #FOSS #GNOME #KDE #freedesktop #a11y

2024-01-18 22:27:50

Workbench 45.4 is out 🛠️
https://flathub.org/apps/re.sonny.Workbench
• Restore on-disk projects on start
• Restore scroll and cursor positions on format and Run
• Add "Copy" and "Select All" to Console
• Add Vala formatter support
• Add WebP image format support
• Library: Add "Context Menu" demo
• Library: Add "HTTP Server" demo
• Library: 12 demos ported to Python, 4 to Vala and 2 to Rust
Happy hacking / learning / prototyping
#Linux #development #GTK #GNOME #libadwaita #Rust #JavaScript #Python #Vala

2024-01-11 09:43:55

Introducing Spiel - A New Speech API and Framework for Linux
https://blog.monotonous.org/2024/01/10/Introducing-Spiel/
By @npub1f85…l2dg
#Linux #accessibility #a11y #freedesktop #Flatpak #snap #GNOME #KDE

2024-01-09 01:30:26

Building and coordinating a team to support the GNOME project is one of the most fulfilling job I've had.
I find these are some of the biggest challenges
• Lots of people and organizations to coordinate with 🗺️
• Some projects are cans of worms 🥫🐛
• So many things to do 🏃
But it's very rewarding and everyone is brilliant and passionate.
I think I'll start sharing more personal updates on our efforts
Context https://foundation.gnome.org/2023/11/09/gnome-recognized-as-public-interest-infrastructure/
#Linux #GNOME #accessibility #freedesktop #a11y

2024-01-07 15:27:37

I still don't speak German, but I have a Bahn Card now - that must count for something? 🚆
#Berlin #Germany #Bahn

2023-12-20 19:38:23

Welcome to the newest GNOME Foundation member :gnome:
@npub1qhn…jzwy 🎩
Angelo is a talented app developer and student from Kigali, Rwanda
Checkout his apps
• https://apps.gnome.org/Decibels/
• https://github.com/vixalien/muzika
• https://flathub.org/apps/com.vixalien.sticky
You can support his work at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vixalien ✨
#GNOME

2023-12-20 12:07:31

@npub1z5v…rd4t published his work about reverse engineering Android app support in Sailfish OS and bringing it to GNOME/Linux mobile. :android: :gnome: :linux: 📱
Great read
https://blogs.gnome.org/jdressler/2023/12/20/a-dive-into-jolla-appsupport/
#Linux #LinuxMobile #mobileLinux #GNOME #Wayland #Android #reverseEngineering #SailfishOS
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2023-12-09 23:27:53

Watcha doin'?
#CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #Caturday
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2023-12-07 19:21:12

“Tell the vendors exactly why you’re not buying specific hardware. One crazy customer is easy to ignore, but 5,000 customers saying the same thing is very difficult to ignore”.
By @npub14vd…mr5w over at https://blogs.gnome.org/hughsie/2023/12/06/100-million-firmware-updates-supplied-by-the-lvfs/
#Linux #hardware #RightToRepair #FreeSoftware #plannedObsolence

2023-12-06 14:29:00

Hello Fediverse,
We are looking for Text-To-Speak (TTS) expertise to help or advise us on improving the default voice of the Linux desktop. :linux: 📣
Please reach out or reboost :boost_love:
Thanks!
#Linux #tts #accessibility #a11y #GNOME #KDE #FreeSoftware #freedesktop #ml

2023-12-03 22:46:19

As part of our work to allow apps to register support for a specific URL domain;
Checkout @npub1d76…897u mockups for what a new unified “Open With” dialog would look like.
I'm very excited about this and might be able to deprecate my app Junction.
• https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Design/os-mockups/-/blob/master/open-with/open-with.png
• https://github.com/sonnyp/Junction/
#freedesktop #GNOME #Linux #LinuxMobile #mobileLinux #mobile
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2023-12-01 16:38:39

So let's say I wanted to start a blog
0 maintenance effort
Use my own domain
RSS/Atom support
ActivityPub support for comments
Markdown
Not required but using a git repo to source the articles would be nice.
I like to share screenshots and (highlighted) code snippets.
What should I use?
#blog

2023-11-09 20:20:27

I'm so happy to finally be able to share what @npub1d76…897u and I have been working on!
I'm very grateful to everyone who is already working with us on this.
https://foundation.gnome.org/2023/11/09/gnome-recognized-as-public-interest-infrastructure/
#GNOME

2023-10-17 12:50:22

We are hiring contractors to work on #GNOME and the #Linux Desktop :linux:
Do you have experience working on Linux desktop technologies? Get in touch with your resume or portfolio stf@gnome.org ✉️
Some areas we are interested in hiring for:
• Flatpak
• Linux desktop accessibility
• Freedesktop / XDG services and components
• Desktop security
• GNOME services and components
@npub1fn6…z7lg @npub1cc6…ama2 @npub1vzv…s5n9
Boosts welcome!
#freedesktop #KDE #getFediHired #jobs #FLOSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

2023-10-14 22:55:30

Teaser of Marco Köpcke awesome work-in-progress ⚗️
Python support in Workbench 🛠️
🎩 🐍
#Python #GTK #Linux #Python #programming #GNOME
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2023-10-14 19:27:42

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This comment is spot on 😃
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2023-10-14 19:13:15

Bizarreness of the day
Adobe uses Linux / GNOME in a new product demonstration.
https://youtu.be/barsu1NWE4s?t=366
(at 6:06)
#Linux #GNOME #Adobe
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2023-10-09 22:43:49

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@npub12f7…lkxh sharing terrible hacks as we approach Halloween should become a tradition 🎃
I'd be happy to have a built-in solution for Toolbx. The Commit command could be a script that does something like what you came up with.
Is (ab-)using flatpak-spawn --host in Toolbx “officially” supported?

2023-10-02 10:51:47

Workbench; the code playground for GNOME has an update available on Flathub
Highlights are
• Reduce download size by relying on runtime extensions
• Add an “Extensions” window guide
• New Library entry “CSS Gradients”
• The documentation viewer “Manuals” gained keyboard shortcuts
• Design update
Thanks to contributors @npub1wjn…g80k @npub1h87…2nrk @npub1wn7…m0ca and others!
https://flathub.org/apps/re.sonny.Workbench
#GTK #GNOME #Linux #development #programming #Rust #Vala #JavaScript #CSS
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2023-09-23 21:32:48

Dear GNOME app developers
Have you tried the new features to improve accessibility in GNOME 45?
The GTK Inspector has a setting to show accessibility warnings.
Workbench has a Library entry to teach about the screen reader and accessibility attributes.
See also https://blog.gtk.org/2023/06/21/evolving-accessibility/
#GNOME #accessibility #development #gtk
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2023-09-23 15:29:28

Right hand mouse user
Left hand cat cuddler
#CatsOfMastodon #cats
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2023-09-22 14:10:50

With Louis at the vet waiting for his test results.
Louis has a heart condition called Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It's not curable but with the right medication can be lived with.
This genetic condition is common amongst british short hair.
Please remember that animal breeding is problematic and causes severe medical conditions.
Adopt don't shop.
Wish us luck 🤞
#cats #everydayiscaturday #CatsOfMastodon #catLovers
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2023-09-16 22:58:05

Celebrating #GNOME 45 in Berlin with cake and 3 days long hackfest 🥳 :gnome:
Thank you all for joining !
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2023-09-13 15:43:51

@npub1l5r…up9g coming up in 10' for a lightning talk about carbonOS / GNOME :gnome:
https://streaming.media.ccc.de/asg2023/mainhall/hls
#GNOME

2023-09-13 12:28:03

@npub19la…hm4g talking about TPM at @npub1fmc…ylnv in 3 minutes!
https://streaming.media.ccc.de/asg2023/mainhall/hls

2023-09-01 21:53:30

#GNOME contributors on the #Fediverse / #Mastodon :gnome:
#FollowFriday
Please reply if I missed someone, we can keep this updated for newcomers and connecting.
1/4 🧵
• @npub1dra…d3p2
• @npub12f7…lkxh
• @npub10tw…c92v
• @npub1eyf…ryse
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• @npub1wn7…m0ca
• @npub1gc3…nv55
• @npub1j2d…rakh
• @npub1njt…x0uv
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• @npub17sy…yqjj
• @npub1650…vrq6
• @npub1d7j…80p7
• @npub1jqt…zfnq
• @npub1ch7…ynhc
• @npub1uaq…0jct
• @npub1500…xaxf
• @npub1sy8…xu0q

2023-09-01 17:08:03

GNOME is shaping up really nicely for privacy
• Background App indicator
• App permissions
• Device Security Settings
• Mic / Camera* Indicators
• Screen Sharing indicator
• Remote Desktop indicator
• Incrementally better app sandboxing
• VPN (incl Wireguard) support
• Quick Network Toggles
Made possible by #Flatpak #Wayland #PipeWire and our talented community.
#Linux #privacy #WireGuard #VPN
* Available in the upcoming GNOME 45 release
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2023-08-31 10:31:28

Dear #GNOME community :gnome:
If you are a German resident with an innovative idea; there is 1 month left to apply for the next round of @npub1sh8…u72a for up to 47 500 €
Get in touch/DM if you need help with the application.
PrototypeFund previously funded @npub1d76…897u and @npub1uh0…jwxx work on GNOME Shell mobile #LinuxMobile #mobileLinux
:boost_love:
#FLOSS #funding #Berlin #Germany

2023-08-29 14:31:25

Dear #GNOME community :gnome:
If you're working on something network/interop related, please consider the @npub18kf…npv5 grant.
Next deadline is October 1.
You can request between €5 000 and €50 000
Get in touch/DM if you need help with the application.
NLnet previously funded @npub1npv…jlps work on Fractal, the GNOME #Matrix client.
:boost_love:

2023-08-29 09:52:44

Great article on @npub1a25…5u9u about #Flatpak (in German but translates well)
“Flatpak: The best thing that's happened to the Linux desktop in a long time”
https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000184055/flatpak-das-beste-was-dem-linux-desktop-seit-langem-passiert-ist?ref=rss
By @npub1zmy…vd05
#Flatpak #Linux #Flathub #freedesktop #KDE #GNOME

2023-08-24 16:58:53

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I'm particularly looking forward
• Unified Kernel Images (UKIs) - @npub19la…hm4g
• Linux & TPMs - @npub19la…hm4g
• Can systemd-resolved replace Avahi? - Abderrahim Kitouni from @npub12zx…syxa
• Building image-based OSes with BuildStream - Abderrahim Kitouni from @npub12zx…syxa
• interacting with systemd from high level laguages - Alvaro Leiva Geisse
• openSUSE Aeon - Desktop Linux finally done right? - Richat Brown
• A/B partitioning - let's talk about the dirty RW files - Emil Velikov

2023-08-24 16:53:39

Don't miss “All Systems Go!” conference.
Sept. 13-14th 2023 #Berlin
> The foundational user-space Linux conference
I'll be there, the schedule is exciting.
https://all-systems-go.io/
@npub1fmc…ylnv
#notGoLang #Linux

2023-08-18 09:24:26

GNOME 45 beta released 🤩
For testers / curious, there is an installer ready to be used with GNOME Boxes :gnome:
For app developers, the new runtime/sdk is already available on Flathub. :flatpak:
https://discourse.gnome.org/t/gnome-45-beta-released/16766
#GNOME #development #Linux #Flatpak #Flathub #GTK #libadwaita

2023-08-17 07:10:31

@npub1wn7…m0ca is working on Rust support in Workbench 🛠️
Exciting! 🦀
#Rust #GTK #GNOME #Linux
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2023-08-15 12:14:32

Happy Birthday #GNOME 🎂
Deepest gratitude to everyone who contributes 🙏
Special thanks to @npub1s3y…rrmu and @npub1src…fms4 for starting this adventure many people take joy, satisfaction, and comfort in 😌
It's not all sunshine and roses but let's remember why we do what we do:
Build a respectful and elegant computing experience for everyone.
There are millions of GNOME users in the world who enjoy our work on a wide variety of devices.

2023-08-01 16:21:04

Follow the footsteps of GNOME developers :gnome:
On our way to take the overnight ferry Latvia → Germany ⛴️
Feeturing @npub1d76…897u and @npub10tw…c92v
#boatguadec #GUADEC #GUADEC2023 #GNOME
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2023-07-29 15:34:06

We had a Workbench workshop. 🛠️
Here are my thoughts and notes.
We divided in 3 groups, I think that worked well
Group 1: Newcomers got an introduction to programming. Thanks to volunteer teachers @npub1wn7…m0ca and Manuel Haro 🧑‍🏫
Group 2: Programmer with no prior experience with GTK learned it by playing with Workbench
Group 3: GTK users made a new Library demo or ported an existing one

2023-07-09 18:23:14

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@npub1gzl…kk4u I have the same device. Good compromise between laptop / workstation / gaming.
You can “fix” the RGB stuff with https://gitlab.com/asus-linux/asusctl

2023-06-23 16:14:26

Workbench 44.2 is out 🎈
https://flathub.org/apps/re.sonny.Workbench
This is the list of new #GTK / #libadwaita / #GNOME demos and examples 😲
• Popover
• Screenshot
• Header Bar
• Font Dialog
• Preferences Window
• Web View
• Boxed Lists
• Drag and Drop
• Tab View
• Drawing Area
• Advanced Buttons
• About Window
• Animation
• TextView
• Styling with CSS
• Spin Button
• Banner
• Carousel
• Color Picker
• Email
• ProgressBar
• Wallpaper
• DropDown
• Video
• Revealer
• Account
• Stack
• StatusPage
• Frame
• Account
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2023-06-20 21:38:47

Anyone interested in digging through recent history (~ last 5 years) and update the Flatpak history page?
I think we can add Pure OS, Steam Deck/OS, Fedora, CentOS, Zorin OS, Pop OS, Mozilla, OBS Studio as adopters.
If Flathub is in scope, the 1B downloads and 2000 apps milestones.
I might give it a go otherwise. Anything else noteworthy you can remember of?
https://flatpak.org/about/
#Flathub #Flatpak

2023-06-16 21:36:43

Recap on the GNOME mobile hackfest
https://blogs.gnome.org/tbernard/2023/06/16/berlin-mobile-hackfest/
By @npub1d76…897u
Thanks to everyone for joining :party_sparkles:
#GNOME #Flathub #postmarketOS #LinuxMobile #Linux

2023-06-14 08:28:44

Neat, someone made a Teleprompter app.
https://flathub.org/apps/io.github.nokse22.teleprompter
#Linux #libadwaita #GNOME #LinuxMobile #Flatpak

2023-06-07 15:54:52

GNOME Shell running out of the box on postmarketOS 23.06
Kudos to pabloyoyoista; GNOME and postmarketOS contributor / liaison :postmarketos: ↔ :gnome:
He's made the GNOME experience as upstream as possible. We've discussed further improvements.
BTW, he's been looking for help https://blogs.gnome.org/pabloyoyoista/2023/03/05/gs-and-pmos-a-bumpy-road/
#postmarketOS #GNOME #LinuxMobile
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2023-06-06 14:22:22

@npub1e9g…kvc5 just demoed #postmarketOS on a smart watch :-o
#LinuxMobile
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2023-06-04 19:19:10

Looking forward tomorrow 3 days hackfest organized by @npub1d76…897u
The main topic is GNOME mobile, but I expect there will be lots of collateral topics such as camera, hardware enablement, adaptive apps, UX, platform APIs, interoperability, and coordination.
We'll have people from @npub1vzv…s5n9 @npub173m…zw5u #systemd @npub1xzp…x4fk @npub12nq…a3hq @npub1xz7…7ls7 #Flathub #Phosh #freedesktop
I will be moderating and support where I can. Hopefully get some work done too.
#Linux #LinuxMobile #GNOME

2023-06-04 11:28:26

postmarketOS has some of the coolest FLOSS stickers I have ever seen.
#postmarketOS #LinuxMobile
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2023-06-04 10:13:53

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@npub1sg4…xslc @npub1a3h…m44m
In your sentence, replace "Flatpak" with "Wayland" and you get the main argument of anti-wayland people.
Let's keep the conversation practical 🙏
What's wrong with platform APIs with better security and user control ?

2023-06-04 00:46:32

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@npub1a3h…m44m
My response https://floss.social/@sonny/110482367773271228

2023-06-04 00:43:01

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@npub1a3h…m44m
Sounds like what we need is a proper API and user defined per app/device permissions.
https://floss.social/@sonny/110483044274568833
Discussion started here https://github.com/flatpak/xdg-desktop-portal/issues/227

2023-06-03 21:19:04

Instead of complaining about app developers and Flatpak, maybe it's time Linux based OS developers focus on moving forward with things they are responsible for:
* Home encryption
* Authenticated boot
* Read-only /
* Atomic upgrades
It's 2023 and I still can't install and leave Linux unattended to family members and friends.
Flatpak solves real problem and it only gets better with time because it is the right infrastructure for apps on Linux.
#Flatpak #Linux

2023-05-17 23:38:48

Update on Blueprint and Workbench
@npub1mrt…sehm released Blueprint 0.8 🥳
It's a release candidate for Blueprint 1.0 🎩
I have released Workbench 44.1 which includes Blueprint 0.8 🧐
As soon as Blueprint 1.0 is released, it will lose its experimental status and become the default syntax in Workbench. 😯
Please help us make it successful by testing Blueprint 0.8 in your apps or in Workbench.

2023-05-15 16:34:16

Libadwaita + Blueprint 😍
“Breakpoints are used to create adaptive UI, allowing to change the layout depending on available size.”
Breakpoint will be available in Libadwaita 1.4 (GNOME 45)
They are already supported in Blueprint 0.8
https://gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org/libadwaita/doc/main/class.Breakpoint.html
Thanks @npub1w4p…3gaa and @npub1mrt…sehm for another great primitive to build responsive apps.
#Linux #development
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2023-05-13 10:47:18

Teaser
#offline #localfirst #privacy #Linux #GNOME #app
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2023-05-09 17:51:55

Tuba, the Mastodon client is available on Flathub 🎉️
https://flathub.org/apps/dev.geopjr.Tuba
It has everything I need, one less pinned browser tab.
Works great on #LinuxMobile too!
Thank you @npub1pzr…vwy6 and @npub1w46…a368
I don't know how I had missed the news.
#Mastodon #Fediverse #Linux #Flatpak #Flathub #GNOME #Vala #libadwaita
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2023-05-01 12:09:25

Sneak peek into multi-row and mobile support for Junction.
I'm not convinced we need the hearbar but we need a way to cancel on mobile.
I see 3 options:
• Use a header bar like in the screenshot
• Add a "Cancel" entry in the list of options
• Add a close button in the bottom bar
wdyt?
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2023-04-28 14:11:40

Snapshot, the new Camera (photo/video) app is available on Flathub 🎉 📷
It looks fantastic, here is a picture of Hermine sleeping next to my desk.
https://flathub.org/apps/org.gnome.Snapshot
Made by #[0] and #[1] . 🎩
#Flatpak #Flathub #GNOME #LinuxMobile #Linux #Rust #Gtk
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2023-04-28 10:37:07

Great news for Linux gamers.
Steam will soon use the desktop portal file picker.
In practice, it means Steam will use your native desktop method for selecting and saving files, resulting in better user experience and desktop integration.
This is one of many things Flatpak and GNOME pioneered that improves the Linux desktop for everyone.
#LinuxGaming #Steam #Linux #Flatpak #freedesktop #GNOME #KDE
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2023-04-26 11:01:36

If you missed it, you can (re)watch
GNOME Mobile Show & Tell
It covers a lot of things including mobile shell, apps, camera, hardware, …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7-3Qj_oVMM&t=14266s
Features #[0] #[1] #[2] #[3] #[4] #[5] #[6] #[7] #[8] #[9] #[10]
Speakers are #[11] #[12] and #[13]
#LinuxMobile #postmarketOS #mobileLinux #libadwaita #GNOME #Linux
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2023-04-25 20:09:39

Making progress on the next version of Tangram.
I could play with AdwTabOverview all day.
#libadwaita #GNOME #WebKitGTK
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2023-04-20 19:53:18

#[0] a modern chat and video call app is now available on Flathub :party_sparkles:
https://flathub.org/apps/details/im.dino.Dino
#[1] #[2] #[3] #[4]
Thanks to everyone involved and @larma@mastodon.social and #[5] for making Dino. It's great to hang out with you at #[6]
As a side note, thanks to isolation, Flatpak is the first distribution of Dino to have a fix for a CVE in one of it's dependency.
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2023-03-21 14:28:12

Super excited for the #[0] Mobile Show & Tell at #[1] 2023
https://conf.linuxappsummit.org/event/5/contributions/161/
Feat #[2] #[3] #[4] #[5]
We will have demo GNOME Shell mobile devices too.
#[6] #[7]