🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 AI has made shipping software easier than ever. Sammy Ahmed explores why trust, discoverability, and credibility—not just working code—are now what drive open source adoption. allthingsopen.org/articles/com... #WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Every new Linux server is a target within minutes. Learn Linux TV demonstrates the baseline security checklist every deployment should follow, including SSH keys, non-root users, updates, and secure SSH configuration. allthingsopen.org/articles/sec... #WeLoveOpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 AI can strengthen Python education when it's used as a tutor instead of a shortcut. Don Watkins explains how better questions, critical thinking, and open source tools help students become more capable programmers. allthingsopen.org/articles/pyt... #WeLoveOpenSource

The countdown is on—just 12 weeks until All Things Open 2026! Catch up on new speakers, community meetups, co-located events, travel planning, and fresh open source content in our latest email. mailchi.mp/allthingsope... #AllThingsOpen #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Loop engineering is the latest layer in AI development—not a replacement for prompt engineering. Nihal Kaul explains the four-layer evolution and why open source developers are already building the infrastructure that powers it. allthingsopen.org/articles/pro...

Feedback is how open source gets better, but only if you're set up to receive it. @bennyvasquez.bsky.social shares a practical checklist at 2025's @allthingsopen.bsky.social We'll be back this year; stay tuned for more! https://allthingsopen.org/articles/ego-problem-killing-open-source-project

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🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 AI can build prototypes, but production still depends on experienced developers. Hendrik Krack shares why strong communities and open collaboration remain the foundation of successful open source. allthingsopen.org/articles/who... #WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Small models can do far more than they could a year ago. Paul Schweigert and Nathan Fulton explain how Mellea adds the portability, validation, and predictable local inference needed for production AI. allthingsopen.org/articles/mel... #WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource

Only 14 weeks until the 14th edition of All Things Open! Round 4 speakers are live, AI workshops are open, travel details are ready, and there's plenty more to explore in this week's email update. mailchi.mp/allthingsope... #AllThingsOpen #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Lawrence Lockhart highlights how JSON Schema, JQ, and structured prompts can transform everyday JSON into a powerful tool for validation, automation, and AI workflows. allthingsopen.org/articles/jso... #WeLoveOpenSource #JSON

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Firefox's engine still shines, and Zen Browser proves it. Learn Linux TV explores workspaces, split view, vertical tabs, a refreshed interface, and unrestricted uBlock Origin without relying on Chromium. allthingsopen.org/articles/zen... #WeLoveOpenSource #Linux

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Alya Abbott explains why choosing communication tools strategically helps open source communities avoid fragmentation, retain ownership of their data, and welcome new contributors. allthingsopen.org/articles/ope... #WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Cloud storage isn't automatically private. Ben Wolford explains why controlling your encryption keys—and choosing transparent, open source E2EE—can make all the difference for protecting your data. allthingsopen.org/articles/clo... #WeLoveOpenSource #Privacy

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 When projects face difficult decisions, governance becomes the foundation for trust. @chrisshort.net explains the major open source governance models and why successful communities often layer them as they grow. allthingsopen.org/articles/ope... #WeLoveOpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Immutable Linux protects the operating system while still letting you customize your workflow. Learn Linux TV explains how immutable distros improve security, simplify rollbacks, and if it's the right time to switch. allthingsopen.org/articles/wha... #WeLoveOpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 AI isn't magic, it's more like TNT: powerful, disruptive, & most valuable when used responsibly. Brian Muenzenmeyer shares a real GitHub agent mode story & explains why contributing upstream starts with participation. allthingsopen.org/articles/ai-... #WeLoveOpenSource

The official 2026 All Things Open t-shirt is here! 👕 Thanks to Red Hat, 500 free shirts will be available each day on Oct. 19 & 20 for registered attendees at the Raleigh Convention Center. Details: 2026.allthingsopen.org/official-202... #AllThingsOpen #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Linux offers stronger security through thoughtful design, trusted software sources, and open source transparency. Don Watkins explains why those differences give users more control and confidence every day. allthingsopen.org/articles/lin... #WeLoveOpenSource #Linux

👕 The official 2026 All Things Open t-shirt has arrived! Catch the latest community update featuring Round 3 speakers, the August 5 meetup, AI Agent workshops, and more as we count down to October. mailchi.mp/allthingsope... #AllThingsOpen #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 California's AB 1043 may reach far beyond major tech companies. Jim Hall explains why Linux, FreeBSD, and FreeDOS could also be affected, what AB 1856 proposes, and why open source voices should be part of the policy conversation. allthingsopen.org/articles/age...

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Open source succeeds when maintainers are ready for honest feedback. benny Vasquez explains how to welcome contributors, set expectations, and build projects that can grow beyond a single maintainer. allthingsopen.org/articles/ego... #WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Warehouse makes managing Flatpak apps much easier with snapshots, restore support, leftover data cleanup, and package management. Learn Linux TV demonstrates how it simplifies everyday Linux administration. allthingsopen.org/articles/fla... #WeLoveOpenSource #Linux

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Linux software installation has come a long way. Don Watkins explores how APT, YUM/DNF, and pacman transformed package management, turning a process that once took hours into one that often takes only seconds. allthingsopen.org/articles/lin... #WeLoveOpenSource #Linux

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 AI is accelerating vulnerability discovery and exploit development, putting pressure on patching processes. Igor Seletskiy explains why enterprises may need faster, less disruptive remediation strategies. allthingsopen.org/articles/ai-... #WeLoveOpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 In her ATO presentation, Sujeily Fonseca-Gonzalez explores how GitOps, Argo CD, and evidence lockers help regulated multicloud teams automate compliance, collect audit evidence, and stay ready for reviews year-round. allthingsopen.org/articles/git... #WeLoveOpenSource

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Managing infrastructure shouldn't require endless script maintenance. Learn Linux TV explores how Kestra orchestrates health checks, provisioning, and automation workflows from one self-hosted platform with full visibility. allthingsopen.org/articles/kes...

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 AI can help transform ideas into working proofs of concept faster, but it still needs guidance. Avindra Fernando shares insights on architecture, AI code reviews, and why community is essential for solving challenges together. allthingsopen.org/articles/ai-...

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Linux file permissions are fundamental to system security, yet they often confuse new users. Don Watkins explains how to read permission notation, use chmod, & apply common permission patterns with confidence. allthingsopen.org/articles/lin... #WeLoveOpenSource #Linux

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀 Digital sovereignty requires more than keeping data local. Goutham Pacha Ravi explores why open governance, community participation, and protection from vendor capture are essential to true technology independence. allthingsopen.org/articles/dig... #WeLoveOpenSource

Round 2 speakers are here for All Things Open 2026. We're also sharing the story behind this year's theme, details on our nearly sold-out June 24 meetup, and new open source content from the community. mailchi.mp/allthingsope... #AllThingsOpen #OpenSource