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- 02:10, 2 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 2 2025 (Created page with "=MediaWiki= This is a server-based wiki software designed to facilitate collaborative content creation and knowledge management. Originally developed for Wikipedia, MediaWiki has since become the backbone for a vast array of wiki-based projects, both public and private. Its architecture allows users to create, edit, and organize content efficiently, supporting millions of daily users and handling terabytes of data with ease. MediaWiki processes and displays content using...")
- 02:11, 29 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 30 2025 (Created page with "=Fediverse= The Fediverse, short for "federated universe," is how people connect, share, and communicate online. Unlike traditional social media platforms dominated by a handful of tech giants, the Fediverse offers a decentralized, open alternative where users can interact across different platforms without being confined to a single company’s ecosystem. It is a collection of independent social networking services that are able to communicate with each other using sh...")
- 01:44, 29 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 29 2025 (Created page with "=Apache Superset= This is an open-source platform for data exploration and visualization that has gained traction among organizations using business intelligence (BI) solutions. Developed under the Apache Software Foundation, Superset is designed to enable users to analyze and visualize data from a wide array of sources, both on-premises and in the cloud. Its web-based interface and feature set position it as analternative to commercial BI tools, especially for businesse...")
- 07:00, 28 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 28 2025 (Created page with "=My FOSS Point Of View Slogans and Buzzwords Undermine Serious Business Decisions=")
- 12:00, 26 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 27 2025 (Created page with "=OpenMediaVault (OMV)= Is an open-source network-attached storage (NAS) solution built on Debian Linux. It is designed to transform standard or even older hardware into a file server, providing both home users and small businesses with enterprise-level storage features without the high costs associated with commercial NAS appliances. OMV give transparency, flexibility, and a strong community-driven development model, making it an good choice for organizations that want f...")
- 05:21, 26 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 26 2025 (Created page with "=Joomla= Joomla is a widely recognized content management system (CMS) that has played a significant role in shaping how websites and online applications are built and managed. Since its official release in 2005, Joomla has helped millions of individuals, businesses, and organizations to create everything from simple blogs to corporate portals. Its reputation is built on flexibility, extensibility, and a strong commitment to open-source principles. ==Open Source Nature...")
- 03:01, 23 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 23 2025 (Created page with "=CiviCRM= This is an open-source constituent relationship management (CRM) platform designed to meet the needs of nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and other mission-driven entities. This is not like traditional CRMs that focus on commercial sales and marketing, CiviCRM is built to support the challenges and opportunities faced by organizations whose primary goal is social impact rather than profit. Its open-source nature makes it accessible to organizations with...")
- 03:15, 22 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 22 2025 (Created page with "=Business Owners Perspective of FOSS in the Japanese Business Community= I recently witnessed a Japanese business owner dismiss open source solutions as “crap.” thinking about their comment, it became clear that it wasn’t motivated by anger or any negative past experience, but rather by a general assumption or underlying bias against open source technologies. This reflects a mindset that, yes it is increasingly challenged, still persists in segments of the Japanes...")
- 00:51, 21 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 21 2025 (Created page with "=farmOS= This is a FOSS web-based application designed for farm management, planning, and record keeping. Built by a collaborative community of farmers, developers, and researchers, farmOS aims to provide a standardized, flexible platform for agricultural data collection and management. farmOS is open-source software. All code is licensed under the GNU General Public License, meaning it is free to download, use, modify, and share. This ensures that farmers retain full...")
- 02:36, 19 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 20 2025 (Created page with "=Leantime= This is an open-source project management systems. With a strong emphasis on usability, flexibility, and personal productivity, Leantime is a people-first platform that adapts to the different ways our brains process information and work. Leantime is FOSS the platform is distributed under an open-source license, allowing users to freely download, use, modify, and contribute to its codebase. This commitment to openness fosters a vibrant community of contribut...")
- 01:35, 19 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 19 2025 (Created page with "=Calyx Meet= Secure and reliable video conferencing is more valuable than ever. Whether for business meetings, remote education, activism, or simply staying in touch with friends and family, the tools we use to connect online make our experience and, our privacy. As you know there are many platforms available, Jitsi Meet is one that is open-source and has a commitment to user privacy. As expected in the FOSS world, building on this foundation it always possible due to...")
- 04:30, 16 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 16 2025 (Created page with "=AI and FOSS= When you hear artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply embedded in business operations, the rush to adopt new tools overshadows critical considerations around privacy, ethics, and security. Many organizations, run to capitalize on AI’s promise of efficiency and innovation, risk deploying solutions without fully understanding their implications. This is where Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) can counterbalance, encouraging businesses to not just bl...")
- 02:51, 15 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Collabora Online Impress (Created page with "=Collabora Online Impress= This is a web-based presentation tool derived from LibreOffice Impress, designed for collaborative slide creation and editing within a browser. This tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to using Collabora Online Impress, covering everything from getting started to advanced presentation techniques. It is structured with section titles for easy navigation. Impress enables users to create, edit, and share presentations directly in the...")
- 01:51, 15 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 15 2025 (Created page with "{{#seo: |title=Taiga: Open-Source Agile Project Management for Teams and Small Businesses |description=Explore Taiga, an open-source agile project management tool designed for Scrum and Kanban workflows. Taiga empowers teams and small businesses with customizable boards, real-time collaboration, self-hosting options, and robust privacy under the AGPLv3 license-making it a flexible, cost-effective alternative to proprietary solutions. |keywords=Taiga, open-source project...")
- 05:42, 14 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 14 2025 (Created page with "=Taiga= This is an open-source project management platform built to help teams manage their work efficiently, especially those following agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. The platform was brought baout with the intention of bridging the gap between project management tools and those that are accessible and fairly easy to use. It has been around since 2014. It provides an intuitive interface that enables users to organize tasks, track progress, and collaborat...")
- 12:03, 12 May 2025 User account Makoto talk contribs was created by Tommy talk contribs
- 02:17, 12 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 13 2025 (Created page with "=Pi-hole= Pi-hole was conceived as a lightweight network-level advertisement and internet tracker blocking application. Initially developed to run on a Raspberry Pi (hence the name), Pi-hole has since expanded its compatibility to various operating systems and hardware platforms. The project is maintained by a team of developers from around the world, working remotely to enhance its capabilities and ensure its reliability. The core philosophy behind Pi-hole is to provide...")
- 01:00, 9 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 9 2025 (Created page with "=Privacy and Data Ownership= Data has become one of the most valuable assets for individuals and organizations alike. As businesses increasingly rely on digital tools to operate, the concepts of data privacy and data ownership have risen to the forefront of technological, legal, and ethical discussions. For small businesses, understanding these concepts is not just a matter of compliance but a important factor in safeguarding the future, reputation, and customer trust....")
- 05:34, 8 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 8 2025 (Created page with "=ThingsBoard= It is an open-source Internet of Things platform that enables organizations to collect, process, and visualize data from connected devices. It provides a framework that supports device management, telemetry data collection, rule-based data processing, and customizable dashboards for visualization. The platform is designed to be scalable and flexible, accommodating a wide range of IoT applications, from smart homes and industrial automation to agriculture an...")
- 01:37, 7 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 7 2025 (Created page with "=Apache Answer= Online knowledge sharing, platforms foster community-driven question and answer (Q&A) interactions have become fundamental. For years, Stack Overflow has been the go-to destination for developers and tech enthusiasts seeking solutions to complex problems. However, the growing demand for open, customizable, and privacy-conscious alternatives has paved the way for new entrants in this space. Among these, Apache Answer is an open-source Q&A platform, offerin...")
- 01:27, 6 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 6 2025 (Created page with "=Nextcloud= It is an open source content collaboration platform that helps individuals, teams, enterprises, and governments to host and manage their own cloud services. It is a self-hosted solution that consolidates file storage, communication, real-time collaboration, productivity tools, and automation into a single, integrated platform. Designed to be scalable and flexible, Nextcloud can run on personal servers, corporate data centers, or trusted hosting providers, mak...")
- 03:05, 5 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 5 2025 (Created page with "=Jellyfin= Managing and streaming media content securely is an important need not only for individuals but also for small businesses. Jellyfin, an open-source media server, is asolution that addresses these needs by offering a fully customizable, privacy-respecting platform for organizing and streaming media. Unlike commercial media servers and streaming services, Jellyfin gives complete ownership of your media library without any subscription fees, intrusive data collec...")
- 07:34, 1 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 2 2025 (Created page with "=Lufi (Let’s Upload that FIle)= Lufi, which stands for "Let’s Upload that FIle," is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted file sharing solution designed to prioritize privacy, security, and user control. Unlike traditional file sharing services where uploaded files can potentially be accessed by server administrators or intercepted in transit, Lufi ensures that all files are encrypted directly within the user's browser before they are uploaded. This means the contents...")
- 01:48, 1 May 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post May 1 2025 (Created page with "=Understanding Browser Privacy - Why It Matters for Small Business= For small businesses, the web browser is the opening to almost all online activity-email, banking, research, client management, and more. Every click, search, and form submission can generate data that is valuable not just to advertisers, but also to hackers, competitors, and data brokers. The browser you choose can either protect your business’s sensitive data or expose it to unnecessary risks. ===Th...")
- 01:08, 29 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 29 2025 (Created page with "=OpenSourceBilling= OpenSourceBilling, accessible at opensourcebilling.org, is a comprehensive, open-source billing and invoicing platform designed to meet the needs of freelancers, small businesses, and larger organizations alike. It stands out in the crowded field of billing software by offering a free, fully open-source solution that empowers users to control, customize, and extend their billing operations without the constraints of proprietary systems or licensing fe...")
- 00:51, 28 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 28 2025 (Created page with "=Understanding and take back control=")
- 02:22, 23 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 24 2025 (Created page with "=Apache OpenMeetings= Is a open-source web conferencing platform developed by the Apache Software Foundation. It provides a wide array of features, including video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard functionality, collaborative document editing, and other groupware tools. OpenMeetings leverages the API functions of Media Server for Remoting and Streaming Kurento to deliver its multimedia capabilities. The project operates under the Apache Software Foundation, k...")
- 13:07, 22 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 23 2025 (Created page with "=Let's Understand SaaS Creep and Subscription Traps= I think a lot of businesses either do not care or do not know.... that they have and issue.... SaaS creep is a modern challenge that many small businesses face as they increasingly rely on cloud-based software solutions to manage operations, communication, marketing, and finance. The term refers to the gradual and often unnoticed accumulation of software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions over time. This typically hap...")
- 01:41, 21 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 22 2025 (Created page with "=formbricks= A few weeks a ago I did post on Lime Survey, we use this here at mintarc, its a great tool and we like it is fits the bill for us... However, one of my followers out on Linkedin mentioned I should have a look at formbricks, I must say I was pleasantly happy to use, give it a spin. Formbricks is an open-source experience management suite that focuses on privacy. It positions itself as an alternative to Qualtrics, providing tools to gather user feedback acro...")
- 01:44, 17 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 18 2025 (Created page with "=Data Privacy and Ownership= For small businesses, particularly in Japan, the decision to hand over company data to third-party SaaS providers is often made for convenience, cost, or perceived technical necessity. However, this approach comes with significant trade-offs in data privacy, ownership, and long-term business resilience. The consequences of this trend—especially among Japanese small businesses (SBAs)—are profound, as many are unknowingly surrendering contr...")
- 02:26, 16 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 17 2025 (Created page with "=Forgejo a Self-Hosted Software Forge= This is more than just a platform for coding; it's a self-hosted software forge designed for ease of use, low maintenance, and community-driven development. Operating under the umbrella of Codeberg e.V., a democratic non-profit organization, Forgejo guarantees its commitment to being exclusively Free Software. It distinguishes itself through its focus on security, scaling, federation, and privacy, presenting an alternative to other...")
- 11:48, 15 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 16 2025 (Created page with "=WireGuard= This is a virtual private network (VPN) protocol that helps secure communication through its minimalist design and cryptographic techniques. Unlike traditional VPN solutions such as OpenVPN or IPsec, which often involve complex configurations and performance bottlenecks, WireGuard operates with a codebase of only 4,000 lines, making it lightweight, efficient, and easier to audit for security vulnerabilities. Its architecture focuses on simplicity, speed, and...")
- 02:51, 14 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 15 2025 (Created page with "{{#seo: |title=Chatwoot: Modern Customer Support Tool with AI Assistant & Omnichannel Support |description=Discover Chatwoot, the open-source customer support platform offering an AI assistant, omnichannel support desk, and knowledge base for seamless customer engagement across multiple channels. |keywords=Chatwoot, customer support, AI assistant, omnichannel, live chat, knowledge base, open source, self-hosted, customer engagement, support desk, WhatsApp, customer servi...")
- 01:35, 14 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 14 2025 (Created page with "=Selfhosted Email - IRedMail= In an time where concerns over data privacy and the increasing reliance on cloud-based services, small businesses are really should be looking for control over their infrastructure. iRedMail is an email solution, offering an open-source platform to deploy a full-fledged mail server. Here are my thoughts as to reasons why a small business would want to use iRedMail, highlighting the value of ownership and privacy, potential cost savings, and...")
- 01:51, 10 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 11 2025 (Created page with "{{#seo: |title=Understanding Open Source Licenses: FOSS, GPL, MIT, BSD - mintarc Daily Post |description=Explore the key open-source licenses (GPL, MIT, BSD) and their implications for software use, modification, and distribution. Learn about copyleft vs. permissive licenses. |keywords=FOSS, open source licenses, GPL, MIT, BSD, copyleft, permissive licenses, AGPL, LGPL, EPL, MPL, Unlicense |image=https://mintarc.com/minthome/images/thumb/2/2e/Logo_with_name.png/1...")
- 01:14, 9 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 9 2025 (Created page with "=Today lets talk about LimeSurvey= LimeSurvey operates as a self-hosted, open-source survey solution built on PHP with database support for MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL. Its architecture enables unlimited survey creation without restrictions on questions, participants, or response volumes, distinguishing it from subscription-based platforms. Surveys are structured into question groups, which organize related queries into logical sections or pages, allowing multi-...")
- 01:43, 7 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 8 2025 (Created page with "=Discourse and Open-Source Community Platform= Discourse is a forum software designed to replace antiquated, hierarchical discussion platforms with a fluid, real-time interface optimized for meaningful engagement. Founded in 2013 by Jeff Atwood, Robin Ward, and Sam Saffron, it emerged as a response to the stagnation of traditional forum software like phpBB and vBulletin. Discourse reimagines online communities by prioritizing usability, extensibility, and a commitment to...")
- 13:59, 6 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 7 2025 (Created page with "=Mautic 6.0 Release= Mautic is an open-source marketing automation platform that helps businesses design, execute, and optimize personalized, multi-channel marketing campaigns. Launched in 2014 and later acquired by Acquia, it has become a leading alternative to proprietary tools by offering full data ownership, GDPR compliance, and limitless customization through its plugin ecosystem. With features like drag-and-drop email builders, lead scoring, dynamic content persona...")
- 01:13, 3 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 4 2025 (Created page with "=Grav= So, ran across this the other day... sort of changed by perspective on CMS.... as you can see I do love media wiki as a web management system, its not the most pretty but boy is it really easy and nice to write in . :-) With Grav it really does give a different point of view than say '''WordPress''' or ''Joomla''. Grav is a open-source flat-file content management system (CMS) designed for speed, flexibility, and ease of use. Unlike traditional CMS platforms th...")
- 01:33, 2 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Collabora Draw (Created page with "[mailto:questions@mintarc.com '''Email Us'''] |TEL:''' 050-1720-0641''' | [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mintarc/about/?viewAsMember=true|MintArc '''LinkedIn'''] frameless|left|upright=.5|link=https://mintarc.com/minthome/index.php?title=Welcome_to_mintarc|alt=Mintarc {| border="0" style="margin: a...")
- 01:14, 2 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 3 2025 (Created page with "[mailto:questions@mintarc.com '''Email Us'''] |TEL:''' 050-1720-0641''' | [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mintarc/about/?viewAsMember=true|MintArc '''LinkedIn'''] frameless|left|upright=.5|link=https://mintarc.com/minthome/index.php?title=Welcome_to_mintarc|alt=Mintarc {| border="0" style="margin: a...")
- 11:27, 1 April 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 2 2025 (Created page with "= A little known Server Side Public License (SSPL)= This is not a well known Licenses, and it has its controversy, but as with all things FOSS it is important to known and understand things like this. The Server Side Public License is a software license created by MongoDB Inc. in October 2018. It was designed to address concerns about the use of open-source software by cloud service providers who offer software as a service (SaaS) without contributing back to the open-s...")
- 08:12, 31 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Apr 1 2025 (Created page with "= Let's have a look at Open Web Analytics (OWA) = OWA is a open-source web analytics framework designed to help website owners and developers track and analyze user interactions on their websites and applications. Licensed under GPLv2, OWA provides a alternative to commercial analytics tools like Google Analytics, allowing users full control over their data. It is built using PHP and MySQL, making it compatible with a wide range of hosting environments and easy to integr...")
- 00:33, 31 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Mar 31 2025 (Created page with "= Understanding Open Source Licenses in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) = FOSS represents a philosophy of openness, collaboration, and freedom in software development. It helps developers and users to access, modify, and share software freely. However, these freedoms are governed by licenses that define the rules for usage, modification, and redistribution. Open source licenses are essential for protecting intellectual property while fostering innovation and collabo...")
- 01:37, 28 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Mar 28 2025 (Created page with "=Vaultwarden= Vaultwarden is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to the popular password manager Bitwarden. It's written in Rust and aims to provide a secure, efficient, and customizable solution for password management. This detailed exploration will cover its features, security considerations, and deployment strategies. ==Features== Self-Hosting Capabilities, Vaultwarden allows users to host their own password management server, providing complete control over dat...")
- 01:27, 26 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Mar 26 2025 (Created page with "=Japan's FOSS, FLOSS, OSS Reality= Yesterday, I had a conversation about Japan and its contributions. The response from a business owner regarding FOSS/OSS and FLOSS contributors in Japan caught me off guard, but it reflected the reality. <blockquote> I understand the sentiment. It's not surprising that many Japanese individuals perceive a mental barrier to contributing to open source software, often feeling that OSS contributors must be exceptionally skilled developer...")
- 01:37, 24 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Mar 25 2025 (Created page with "=Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)= Is an open-source web application security testing tool developed under the auspices of the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP). It is designed to improve the security of web applications by identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable insights for mitigation. ZAP has become a cornerstone tool for developers, testers, and security professionals, offering a suite of features to make sure secure application delivery. ==Func...")
- 00:15, 24 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Mar 24 2025 (Created page with "= RustDesk =")
- 01:31, 21 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Mar 21 2025 (Created page with "=Let's talk about MintHCM= The Japanese HRtech SaaS market has increased competition in recent years, leading to a more crowded and saturated landscape. There are so many HR SaaS services these days its scary to think about if all that data is safe and private. This trend is particularly evident in certain segments of the market, where numerous similar HR systems have emerged. The saturation is especially noticeable in solutions targeting small and medium-sized enterpri...")
- 01:20, 19 March 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post Mar 19 2025 (Created page with "=Listmonk= This is a, self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager that has gained significant attention in the open-source community. Developed as a free and open-source software, Listmonk offers a solution for managing email campaigns, newsletters, and subscriber lists. At its core, Listmonk is designed to be a standalone application, packaged into a single binary that runs with minimal dependencies. It requires only a PostgreSQL database to function, making it an...")