Google’s “certified developer” sideloading policy is more than a “security measure” — it’s a power grab.

In Epic vs. Google (2023), a jury unanimously found Google violated antitrust laws by forcing developers to use the Play Store and Play Billing. 0
- The Ninth Circuit upheld that decision in 2025, maintaining the injunction that forces Google to allow alternative app stores and decouple billing. 1
- EU regulators previously fined Google €4.3B for abusing Android dominance via bundling practices. 2
- GrapheneOS, which has met technical standards and documented requirements previously, still can’t get Google certification, showing the process is arbitrary. (This is widely discussed in community forums; credible verifications are sparse.)

If Google locks down sideloading via mandatory certification, that’s a barrier to free speech through software, suppression of competition, and a violation of existing antitrust rulings.

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Extra Information:

This also challenges the Open Source role of AOSP and its users. This leads to an illegal monopoly as well alongside the previous items, including the efforts they've been laking to directly deprive users of privacy and security inforcing tools such as adblockers and VPNs. These are violations of existing laws, and privacy rights in most places, including the USA.

This is all based on existing information as of 2025/10/01. (YYYY/MM/DD)

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OP Comment:
ANY LEGALLY BACKED RETALIATION OF GOOGLE OR IT'S ASSOCIATES WILL BE DOCUMENTED AS A VIOLATION OF MY RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH AS A U.S. CITIZEN. YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

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Live USB Linux Tool: Auto-Scan Hardware and Match to Optimized Distros – Let's Fork and Build!

With Windows 10 support ending soon (October 14, 2025), lots of folks are eyeing Linux as an alternative, but choosing a distro is tough. As a non-coder with a background, I’ve got an idea for an open-source project that could streamline Linux adoption, especially post-Win10 EOL.

Imagine a lightweight live USB distro (maybe based on something like SystemRescue or Puppy Linux) that boots up, scans hardware, and generates a compatibility matrix for distros—focusing on dev implementation over user quizzes.

This is my second go at this. I can post more information if I get some traction.


My first wordy post was auto removed on r/linux



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48MFA



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🚀 TimeTracker — New Release & Repo Update

Hey everyone,

I’m excited to share the latest on **TimeTracker** — my open-source, self-hosted time tracking app built for freelancers and small teams who want control over their data. The GitHub repo has been reorganized and polished, and a fresh version is live. Check it out: [https://github.com/DRYTRIX/TimeTracker](https://github.com/DRYTRIX/TimeTracker)

# 🔍 What’s Inside / What’s Changed

Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, improved, or already in place:

**Core Features (unchanged but refined):**

* Smart timers (automatic, manual entry, idle detection)
* Client & project management with billing rates
* Task breakdowns & progress tracking
* Branded PDF invoicing with layout options
* Analytics & reports with visual dashboards + CSV export
* Multi-user support, role-based access (admin & regular)
* Docker-ready deployment, multiple environment setups
* Responsive UI (works well on desktop, tablet, mobile)
* REST API + WebSocket for live updates

**What’s new or reorganized:**

* Enhanced **Comments System**: You can now thread comments on projects/tasks, edit inline, and enjoy real-time interaction.
* Repository restructuring: better modularization, clearer folder layout (e.g. `app/`, `docker/`, `docs/`, `migrations/`)
* Consolidated Docker configurations: multiple flavors (local dev, remote, remote-dev) for flexibility
* Database migration via **Flask-Migrate**: clean versioning, rollback support, cross-db support
* Metrics / Analytics toggle: anonymous telemetry (optional) to help improve the project — no personal/time data is collected
* Polished documentation in the `docs/` directory: setup, deployment, migration guides, etc.

# 🧰 Getting Started

1. Clone the repo:git clone [https://github.com/DRYTRIX/TimeTracker.git](https://github.com/DRYTRIX/TimeTracker.git) cd TimeTracker
2. Copy & configure environment:cp env.example .env # adjust settings (DB, TZ, currency, etc.)
3. Choose your Docker setup and run:
* For local dev: `docker-compose up -d`
* For quick SQLite testing: `docker-compose -f docker-compose.local-test.yml up --build`
* For production: `docker-compose -f docker-compose.remote.yml up -d`
4. Visit [`http://localhost:8080`](http://localhost:8080) (or your configured host) and log in / start using it.
5. First time: create the admin user, set company info, configure timers, currencies, etc.

You can find more in the **docs/** folder (deployment, migrations, feature guides).

# 🛠️ Use Cases & Who It’s For

TimeTracker is ideal if you:

* Are a freelancer who wants to track billable time without using a cloud service
* Run a small team that prefers self-hosted tools over SaaS
* Use a Raspberry Pi or local server and want a lightweight, stable solution
* Want full ownership of your tracking, billing, and analytics data

# 💡 What’s Next & How You Can Help

**On deck:**

* Native mobile apps (iOS / Android)
* Integration support (Slack, Zapier, etc.)
* More analytics, custom dashboards
* Internationalization and localization
* Plugin / extension architecture

**How you can help:**

* Try it out and open issues/feature requests
* Contribute code, tests, or documentation
* Share feedback on UX, reporting, deployment
* Spread the word if you like it

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Our open-source P2P VPN can now maintain 128 stable hops
https://github.com/BeechatNetworkSystemsLtd

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Hacktoberfest: great for contributors, nightmare for maintainers?

I maintain a small open source project and I've noticed a pattern that picks up every year around this time. With Hacktoberfest just around the corner, people start creating pull requests for issues that were never assigned to them.

Sometimes it's harmless, like fixing typos or updating docs. Other times it means duplicate work, half-finished changes, or PRs that don't align with the direction of the project at all. It can get overwhelming to review and close these while also keeping the project moving forward.

I know contributors mean well, but as a maintainer it's hard to balance being welcoming with not wasting everyone's time.

Curious to hear from other maintainers: how do you handle unsolicited or unassigned PRs, especially when Hacktoberfest kicks off?

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Sick of Siri - building my own OSS hyper-personal AI sidekick

🤖 Building ZeroZen — your hyper-personal AI sidekick.

I work on a bunch of different things — open-source projects, company stuff, random hobby ideas — and I’ve always wished Alexa or Siri could do more than just set timers or read the weather.

What I really want is an assistant that gets me:
📅 Knows my calendar and emails.
⏰ Spots deadlines before they sneak up.
💡 Nudges me to sleep early if I’m coding past midnight and have an early vet appointment.

Basically… something that’s proactive instead of just reactive.

So I’m building ZeroZen — an open-source AI assistant that learns your routine, makes smart suggestions, and helps you stay on top of things without you even asking.

It’s like having your own personal Jarvis — but one that actually knows when you need a nap 😴

More updates soon 🚀


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awsui：A modern Textual-powered AWS CLI TUI

# Why build this?

When using the AWS CLI, I sometimes need to switch between multiple profiles. It's easy to forget a profile name, which means I have to spend extra time searching.

So, I needed a tool that not only integrated AWS profile management and quick switching capabilities, but also allowed me to execute AWS CLI commands directly within it. Furthermore, I wanted to be able to directly call AWS Q to perform tasks or ask questions.

# What can awsui do?

Built by Textual, awsui is a completely free and open-source TUI tool that provides the following features:

* Quickly switch and manage AWS profiles.
* Use auto-completion to execute AWS CLI commands without memorizing them.
* Integration with AWS Q eliminates the need to switch between terminal windows.

If you encounter any issues or have features you'd like to see, please feel free to let me know and I'll try to make improvements and fixes as soon as possible.

**GitHub Repo:** [https://github.com/junminhong/awsui](https://github.com/junminhong/awsui)

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Sharing a hobby build: Ambient Notes — minimal, keyboard‑friendly notes app

Hey,

I wanted a calm place to write—no tabs, no pressure—so I built Ambient Notes for myself, with some AI help (okay mostly AI). It’s a minimal notes app where I took inspiration from OmmWriter since it's stunning! It has infinite canvas (kinda), glass‑style cards, ambient music, and full keyboard control. It’s rough around the edges, but it works.

It’s a hobby project and open‑source as I’d like to learn the community.

Highlights

* Infinite canvas (pan/zoom), drag/resize notes (kinda I was struggling with this.)
* Focus Mode (true fullscreen)
* Ambient audio (bring your own tracks)
* Auto‑save to localStorage; export all notes
* Keyboard shortcuts.

Try it

* Live demo: [https://mymoodnotes.com](https://mymoodnotes.com)
* Repo (MIT): [https://github.com/charrlodin/moodnotes](https://github.com/charrlodin/moodnotes)

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Looking For Contributiors | AR Mobile App

Hey, I'm currently building ARTag: an open source mobile app that allows users to leave AR messages, drawings, and emojis at real-world locations that others can discover through their phone camera. Think Instagram meets Pokémon GO meets street art.

I'm very ambitious to get this project up and running, but I definitely can't go it alone. If this project interests you, please drop a message below or DM me for more details.

React Native + Expo will be used for the frontend. The rest of the tech stack will be decided soon.

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What’s the most underrated open-source program every student should know about?

I’m trying to compile a list of powerful, underrated open-source tools that are a game-changer for students, especially those getting into programming, AI/ML, writing, research, or just staying organized.

Would love to explore and maybe do a write-up on the most upvoted ones!

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Opinions on software

How do you feel about goxel and gb studio? Is photopea open source

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What's in your OSS Syslog/SIEM stack?

I currently use Graylog for a syslog server, and Zabbix for RMM, and in the past I've used Grafana and such for metrics (didn't find much use for it, myself). I haven't yet tried any of the OSS SIEM softwares.

What are you guys running?

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Built an open source Google Maps Street View Panorama Scraper.

With gsvp-dl, an open source solution written in Python, you are able to download millions of panorama images off Google Maps Street View.

Unlike other existing solutions (which fail to address major edge cases), gsvp-dl downloads panoramas in their correct form and size with unmatched accuracy. Using Python Asyncio and Aiohttp, it can handle bulk downloads, scaling to millions of panoramas per day.

It was a fun project to work on, as there was no documentation whatsoever, whether by Google or other existing solutions. So, I documented the key points that explain why a panorama image looks the way it does based on the given inputs (mainly zoom levels).

Other solutions don’t match up because they ignore edge cases, especially pre-2016 images with different resolutions. They used fixed width and height that only worked for post-2016 panoramas, which caused black spaces in older ones.

The way I was able to reverse engineer Google Maps Street View API was by sitting all day for a week, doing nothing but observing the results of the endpoint, testing inputs, assembling panoramas, observing outputs, and repeating. With no documentation, no lead, and no reference, it was all trial and error.

I believe I have covered most edge cases, though I still doubt I may have missed some. Despite testing hundreds of panoramas at different inputs, I’m sure there could be a case I didn’t encounter. So feel free to fork the repo and make a pull request if you come across one, or find a bug/unexpected behavior.

Thanks for checking it out!

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GitHub - debba/storytel-player: Storytel Unofficial Player for Desktop
https://github.com/debba/storytel-player

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Open Source Trading Journal

Hi All,

I am a non developer IT person who decided to build a Trading Journal which will be open source and free of cost to all with rich features. With no coding background, I decided to use AI Tools and have come up to the point where AI vibe coding is giving up. I don't want to leave the project at this point either but since I am not a developer looks like it will be a miracle if Open Source Developers come together and finish polishing this tool.

Motivation to do so was due to the high pricing point of trading journals available out their. I know that for some of you $20 - 50 might not be a big deal, but thinking about millions of people out their in third world countries, this can be a huge amount for them. I have tried bunch of open source journals, but, almost all of them have so much non relevant stuff.

I have not published the repo yet, but would love too if I we can create a community.

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Release Lokus v1.2 - Local-first note-taking app with graph visualization and database views

Hey r/opensource!

Just released v1.2 of Lokus, a local-first markdown note-taking app I've been working on.

What makes it different:
- 100% local - notes live on YOUR machine, not some cloud
- Open source (MIT license)
- No subnoscription, no telemetry, no BS
- Markdown files - no proprietary format
- Cross-platform (Windows/macOS/Linux)

Tech Stack:
- React 19 + Tauri 2.0
- Rust backend for performance
- Plugin system for extensibility
- MCP protocol support for AI tools

Features:
- Wiki links with backlinks panel
- Graph visualization (2D/3D)
- Database views (like Notion)
- Canvas for visual thinking
- Task management + Kanban
- Full-text search (Rust-powered)
- Gmail integration
- Custom themes

Size: ~10MB (Tauri vs Electron)
License: MIT
Repo: http://github.com/lokus-ai/lokus
Docs: https://docs-iota-two-79.vercel.app

Looking for contributors! Especially interested in:
- Plugin development
- Mobile app development (planned)
- Internationalization
- Documentation improvements

Star the repo if this interests you. Issues and PRs welcome!

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What are some features missing from markdown?

I'm building a custom flavor of markdown that's compatible more with word processors than HTML.

I've noticed that I can't exactly export vanilla markdown to docx, and expect to have the full range of formatting options.

LaTex is just overkill. There's no reason to type out that much, just to format a document, when a word processor exists.

At the moment, I'm envisioning:

1. Document noscript underlined by ===============
2. Page breaks //
3. Right align :text
4. Center :text:
5. New line is text\s\s\ntext
6. Underline __text__

Was curious if you guys had other suggestions, or preferred different symbols than those listed.

Edit: I may get rid of the definition list : and just dedicate it to text alignment. In a word processing environment, a definition list is pretty easy to create.

Edit: If you've noticed, the text-alignment has been changed from the default markdown spec. It's because, to me, you have empty space on the other side of the colon. Therefore, it can indicate a large portion of space -- as when one aligns to the other side of the page.

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A story about multithreaded rendering | PixiEditor September Status
https://pixieditor.net/blog/2025/10/02/september-status/

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gthr v0.2.0: Stop copy pasting path and content file by file for providing context

gthr is a Rust CLI that lets you fuzzy-pick files or directories, then hit Ctrl-E to dump a syntax-highlighted Markdown digest straight to your clipboard and quit

Saving to a file and a few other customizations are also available.

This is perfect for browser-based LLM users or just sharing a compact digest of a bunch of text files with anyone.

Try it out with: brew install adarsh-roy/gthr/gthr

Repo: https://github.com/Adarsh-Roy/gthr

Video: https://youtu.be/xMqUyc3HN8o

Suggestions, feature requests, issue reports, and contributions are welcomed!

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Self-hosted open source Windows File Explorer-like file manager in the web via SSH (Termix)

GitHub: https://github.com/LukeGus/Termix

Hello,

You may have seen my posts in the past that I like to make whenever I make big updates to Termix. Today, I launched v1.7.0. It completely overhauls the built-in file manager to act and function similarly to that of Windows File Explorer, all through SSH. Termix is a web-based server management platform with SSH terminal, tunneling, and file editing capabilities.

File Manager Features:

View/edit almost all types of media. Code, images, videos, audio, markdown, and PDF
A window system to be able to drag and resize all files that you open
Ability to download, upload, rename, create, delete, and move files/folders
File sidebar similar to explorer to pin folders/files for easy access and view folders with dropdowns
Drag/drop system to move folders/files to other locations, drag it off-screen to download it, or on-screean to upload it
Open an SSH terminal at the file path you are in
Diff compare files by dragging them on top of each other
View file permissions and size
Copy, cut, paste, undo, and redo actions

Other notable things in this update:

Added SSH certificate generation within the credential manager. You can also deploy the SSH certificates to the server automatically
Improved database security by locking out user data after inactivity and storing it with AES-256 encryption
Addedthe ability to import/export your DB to other instances of Termix
Improved SSH tunnel reliability
Added versioning system to Electron desktop builds
Generate SSL certificates within Termix via `.env` variables. See [docs](https://docs.termix.site/ssl)
Moved backend ports to the 30000 range so that you can use ports 8081-8085 for the frontend. This does not affect existing Termix setups

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