Last month, Austria's armed forces ditched Microsoft Office for LibreOffice. This is surely positive news, but it also makes us think about something crucial. The move to switch to open source is often driven by monetary benefits. Since these organizations often save a hefty amount, should they not contribute some part of their savings back to the open source project they are relying on? What do you think?Austria’s Armed Forces Gets Rid of Microsoft Office (Mostly) for LibreOfficeThe Austrian military prioritizes independence over convenience.It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra💬 Let's see what you get in this edition:ZimaOS adding a paid tier.A new Linux kernel release.GUI apps in terminal.Fedora floating a proposal on AI.Revamped Proton Mail mobile apps.And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!📰 Linux and Open Source NewsCalibre eBook reader has introduced its first AI feature.Kali Linux 2025.3 is a packed release with many new tools.The mobile apps for Proton Mail have received a major revamp.Austria's armed forces have moved away from Microsoft Office.Linux 6.17 has landed with many performance and reliability buffs.Homelab focused ZimaOS 1.5 adds a paid tier while keeping the core features untouched.The Fedora Project is looking for feedback on its policy for AI-assisted contributions.Fedora 43 is due soon. Here are the new features arriving with it:Fedora 43 Release Date and New FeaturesA close look at the new features coming in Fedora 43.It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra🧠 What We’re Thinking AboutFOSS is an important consideration for creatives in 2025.From Disillusionment to Freedom: Why Creatives Need FOSS Now More Than EverMore than ever, creative professionals need to exert control over their digital footprint. Big tech will not give us control—we have to take it. Free and Open Source (FOSS) software gives us a path forward. The path isn’t easy, but I argue nothing worthwhile is.It's FOSS NewsTheena KumaragurunathanRuby's ecosystem is under threat from corporations.🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and LearningsExplore terminal shortcuts to enhance your efficiency. I have shared it in the past too but it's worth a reshare.Speaking of enhancing efficiency, here are a few tips Linux users can use to be more productive. I understand that not everyone is a keyboard shortcut maestro, so here are a few tips to master the finger swipe gesture in GNOME desktop environment.👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware CornerThese 3D-printed cases for the Raspberry Pi will not disappoint.13 Amazingly Innovative 3D Printed Cases for Raspberry Pi I Came AcrossSo what if I don’t have a 3D printer to print these cases. I can at least appreciate the creativity.It's FOSSAbhishek KumarRaspberry Pi has quietly launched the 500+, a blingy, faster version of the original 500 model.WebScreen is a crowdfunded secondary display for gamers and creators.The Raspberry Pi can be used for retro gaming, you know. The other Abhishek shows it with his latest work.✨ Project HighlightsI recently discovered Sync-in, an open source platform that facilitates file sharing, sync, and collaboration.Sync-inThe secure, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, collaboration, and syncing. - Sync-inGitHubAnother interesting tool I discovered is term.everything which allows you to run 'any' GUI app in the terminal. I am still exploring it and will be doing a full review soon.GitHub - mmulet/term.everything: Run any GUI app in the terminal❗Run any GUI app in the terminal❗. Contribute to mmulet/term.everything development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHubmmulet🛍️ Deal worth a lookThis ebook bundle from No Starch is a curated collection of titles to help you explore embedded electronics with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. 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Can you summon all the daemons and solve this Linux crossword?It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash🤣 Meme of the Week: One of the worst crimes in the world of Linux.🗓️ Tech Trivia: On October 2, 1955, the ENIAC, the world’s first general-purpose electronic computer, was retired. Built by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert, it could perform 5,000 operations per second.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 From the Community: Pro FOSSer Neville asked a really important question in the forum a few days ago, and the replies on that so far have been wonderful.Why do people come to this forum? Feedback pleaseLets see if we can find out what aspects of this forum are most appreciated by our members. I will start it off. 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