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04:36, 4 July 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post July 4 2025 (Created page with "=Collabora Office / Online= These are two closely related productivity tools designed to provide office functionality while helping user privacy, data sovereignty, and open standards. Both are built on the LibreOffice technology, but they serve distinct purposes and deployment scenarios. Lets talk about what these tools are, how they are connected to open source, their privacy benefits, and why a small business might choose them over major competitors like Microsoft Offi...")
12:27, 1 July 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post July 3 2025 (Created page with "=Window Manager= A window manager is a program responsible for controlling the placement, appearance, and behavior of windows within a graphical user interface. In the context of Linux and other Unix-like systems, the window manager operates as an intermediary between the user and the underlying graphical system, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System '''X Windows'''] |. Its primary role is to manage how windows are displayed, moved, resized, minimiz...")
12:15, 1 July 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post July 2 2025 (Created page with "=Desktop Environments= A desktop environment (DE) in Linux is a collection of software components that together provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for interacting with the operating system. This includes visual elements such as icons, toolbars, wallpapers, panels, and widgets, as well as essential applications like file managers, application launchers, and system settings tools. The desktop environment sits on top of the Linux kernel and its core utilities, making...")
01:18, 1 July 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post July 1 2025 (Created page with "=YARA= This is a tool designed primarily to aid malware researchers in identifying and classifying malware samples. It has become a staple in the cybersecurity community, offering a systematic way to create descriptions of malware families based on textual or binary patterns. These descriptions, known as rules, allow researchers to automate the detection and categorization of malicious files, streamlining the process of malware analysis and threat hunting ==The Concept=...")
01:28, 30 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 30 2025 (Created page with "=Redmine= This is a project management and issue tracking web application developed using the Ruby on Rails framework, Redmine is cross-platform and cross-database, meaning it can run on various operating systems (like Windows, Linux, and macOS) and work with different database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. Its open-source status is released under the GNU General Public License v2 (GPL), so that anyone can use, modify, and redistribute the software witho...")
01:49, 27 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 27 2025 (Created page with "=WireGuard= This is a VPN protocol that helps create a secure, private connection between your device and a VPN server over the internet. It works by encrypting your data, which means it scrambles the information so only you and the server can understand it. This keeps your information safe from anyone who might try to intercept it while it travels across the internet. This tool is designed to be simple and uses much less code. This makes it easier to check for security...")
01:42, 26 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 26 2025 (Created page with "=OpenBao= This is an open-source solution for secrets management, designed to help organizations securely handle sensitive data such as passwords, API keys, certificates, and encryption keys. Built as a community-driven project under the Linux Foundation, OpenBao deals with the challenges of managing secrets. Its origins as a fork of HashiCorp Vault have given it a solid foundation, but its open governance and commitment to transparency set it apart as a collaborative ef...")
12:47, 24 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 25 2025 (Created page with "=Mautic= I have written about this tool before, as we actively use it, and it has been an incredible asset to my team. I believe it’s worth discussing further, especially since many small businesses spend significant amounts on proprietary SaaS tools when, in reality, all they need is to get involved in a community that offers support and collaboration. This is an open-source marketing automation platform, it by gives you the option to fully own and control your marke...")
12:35, 22 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 23 2025 (Created page with "=Vendor Lock-In= Vendor lock-in is a pervasive risk in my opinion and yet it is widely misunderstood and underestimated. Vendor lock-in sometimes called proprietary lock-in or customer lock-in happens when a business becomes so dependent on a particular vendor’s products or services that switching to alternatives becomes prohibitively difficult, costly, or disruptive. This dependency is especially pronounced in the software, cloud, and SaaS sectors, where proprietary s...")
01:38, 20 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 20 2025 (Created page with "=Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)= Commonly abbreviated as SBOM, is a document in software development. It serves as an inventory of all components—open source, third-party, and proprietary—that make up a software application. This inventory includes not only the names of the components but also their versions, origins, licenses, and other relevant metadata. The concept of an SBOM is borrowed from traditional manufacturing, where a bill of materials lists all the pa...")
01:00, 19 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 19 2025 (Created page with "==Uptime Kuma== This is a self-hosted monitoring tool that has gained popularity among IT professionals, hobbyists, and small business owners for its simplicity, flexibility, and feature set. Designed to help users monitor the health and availability of their websites, applications, and network services, Uptime Kuma delivers real-time alerts, historical statistics, and an intuitive dashboard. It allows users to set up checks for a wide variety of services and protocols,...")
01:19, 18 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 18 2025 (Created page with "=Authelia= This is an authentication and authorization server designed to provide identity and access management (IAM) for web applications. It provides security features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) through a web portal. As an OpenID Connect 1.0 Provider, Authelia enables integrations and acts as a companion for reverse proxies, making it an good solution for both individuals and organizations looking to secure their web infrastruct...")
13:31, 15 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 17 2025 (Created page with "{{#seo: |title=Cal.com: Open Source Scheduling Platform for Flexible Appointment Management |description=Discover Cal.com, an open-source scheduling platform empowering users with full control over their data, workflows, and branding. Learn how Cal.com’s modern technology stack, white-label capabilities, and extensive integrations offer a customizable alternative to proprietary scheduling tools for businesses, institutions, and individuals. |keywords=Cal.com, open sour...")
11:51, 15 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 16 2025 (Created page with "=GnuCash= This is one of the most prominent free and open-source accounting software solutions available today, catering to both individuals and small businesses for financial management tools without the burden of licensing fees. Since its inception in the late 1990s, GnuCash has evolved into a feature-rich application that rivals many commercial alternatives, offering a suite of functionalities designed to simplify the complexities of personal and business finance. ==...")
01:11, 13 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 13 2025 (Created page with "=Wazuh= An open-source is a security platform unified extended detection and response (XDR) and security information and event management (SIEM) capabilities. Its reputation is built on threat detection, integrity monitoring, incident response, and compliance features, making it a good choice for businesses from small enterprises to large corporations. It is designed to protect workloads across diverse environments, including on-premises, virtualized, containerized, an...")
02:38, 12 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 12 2025 (Created page with "=Solr= This is an open-source," search engine" that you can add to your website or applications. Instead of your normal database looking through everything, Solr creates an index of all your content (like products, articles, or documents) and then lets your users find what they need with features like filters, spell check, and relevant results, even across huge amounts of information.")
01:37, 11 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 11 2025 (Created page with "=mintarc= A major issue with Japanese companies, especially when it comes to technology adoption, is their strong preference for SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions and the resulting tendency toward vendor lock-in. This is closely tied to a broader cultural and operational reluctance to assume direct responsibility for IT systems, which in turn creates anxiety around adopting Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). And, by prioritizing SaaS solutions and accepting vend...")
01:13, 10 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 10 2025 (Created page with "=OpenBoard= This is an interactive whiteboard application, specifically designed to help the teaching and learning experience in educational settings. Originally developed for schools and universities, OpenBoard is a cross-platform tool that helps educators to create dynamic, engaging, and interactive lessons. Its open-source nature, combined with a a detailed set of features, makes it a preferred choice for institutions looking for cost-effective, flexible educational t...")
04:24, 9 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 9 2025 (Created page with "=Apache ECharts= This is an, open-source JavaScript library designed for creating interactive, and customizable data visualizations in web browsers. Developed originally by Baidu and now managed under the Apache Software Foundation, ECharts has gained a reputation for its flexibility, performance, and charting capabilities, making it a valuable tool for businesses wanting to transform complex data into insights. ==Features and Benefits for Small Businesses== ECharts ope...")
01:23, 6 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 6 2025 (Created page with "= The Elusive FOSS in Japan = Small businesses in Japan have started to face mounting pressures to innovate, reduce costs, and maintain control over their data. The push of AI has created both opportunities and challenges for these businesses. The promise that AI offers greater efficiency and smarter decision-making, many small companies struggle with the realities of implementation, reslizing that the technology does not deliver as much value as vendors claim. (SnakeOi...")
01:38, 4 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 5 2025 (Created page with "=Clonezilla= This is an open-source solution for disk cloning, disk imaging, and system deployment. Its primary function is to create exact replicas of storage devices or partitions, capturing everything from the operating system and applications to user data and system settings. This capability is important for a range of IT tasks, including system backups, disaster recovery, mass deployment, and hardware upgrades. It is a suite of disk cloning and imaging utilities de...")
00:23, 4 June 2025 Tommy talk contribs created page Daily Post June 4 2025 (Created page with "=XWiki= This is an open-source enterprise wiki platform designed to facilitate collaboration, knowledge management, and the creation of custom applications within organizations. Developed in Java and released under the LGPL open-source license, XWiki is known for its flexibility, and features that go well further than traditional wiki software. XWiki has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, serving as a foundation for knowledge bases, collaborative intranets, publ...")
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...")