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Why does WordPress remain the open web’s backbone in 2025?

Don Watkins explains how it helps libraries, businesses & creators connect, publish & grow with open tools.

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November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Nithya Ruff’s ATO keynote is a roadmap for open source’s future: stronger security, better funding, and next-gen mentorship. The 3rd decade demands more from us all.

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November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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AI tools are powerful—but most devs are left guessing. Zach Daniel proposes “usage rules” to make context management shareable and OSS-friendly.

A small change that could have big impact.

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November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Contributor shortages threaten the future of open source. Dr. Dawn Foster joins a global panel to explore how education + mentorship can grow the next gen of contributors.

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November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Linux is in your phone, your car, and even space. Don Watkins highlights 12 everyday techs that run on open source software.

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November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Ben Heller didn’t know grass from weeds—but with AI (Gemini), he became a confident plant caretaker. 📸 + good prompts = smart yard care!

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October 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Brent Laster (@brentclaster.bsky.social) shows how to flip AI from answer-bot to quizmaster!

Learn how to generate MCQs from GitHub repos, files, or AI itself to turn learning into an interactive experience.

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October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Need faster lesson plans? Don Watkins explores how GenAI can create Common Core-aligned content in minutes. A practical guide for teachers using open source tools in the classroom.

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October 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Back to my hometown in Raleigh, NC for @allthingsopen.bsky.social this week 🤩 it’ll be a busy time with my Local LLMs talk tomorrow (Developer Room 1, 3:15pm) but we’ve already started with a #WeLoveOpenSource chat and I’ll be at the #RedHat booth tomorrow doing fun live demos 💻
October 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Shape AI’s future by contributing to open source marketing tools. Raife Dowley shares how to make real impact with Mautic, Matomo & Hugging Face—code, docs, or insights.

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September 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Forget your GUI calculator—Jim Hall shows how to do serious math in the terminal using dc, a classic Unix tool using Reverse Polish Notation (RPN). Still powerful. Still open source.

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September 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Don Watkins walks through installing Nextcloud with snap on Linux—quick, clean, and perfect for privacy-conscious users.

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#WeLoveOpenSource #Nextcloud #Linux #FOSS #Snapcraft #OpenSource
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September 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Vector databases = AI with meaning.

Jessica Garson explains how semantic search and embeddings unlock smarter workflows—from RAG to relevance.

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September 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Alan Pope makes the case for SBOMs as a key pillar of open source security—and shows how to get started with Syft & Grype in minutes. No excuses left.

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September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Learn how the Unix dc calculator works, master RPN, and build your own in C! Jim Hall’s guide is free and packed with tutorials.

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September 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Middle school students + open source = 🚀

Don Watkins shows how VSCodium makes it easy to teach Python, HTML & Markdown in class—100% free & license-free.

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September 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Goose is here—and it’s not your average AI helper. Angie Jones reveals how this open source agent integrates with your IDE to take action, not just suggest fixes.

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September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Why pay for AI marketing tools when open source offers the same power—without the price tag? Raife Dowley breaks down 3 game-changing tools: Mautic, Matomo, Hugging Face.

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September 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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benny Vasquez dives into how compliance is accelerating open source adoption. From FedRAMP to fierce advocates, learn how trust and transparency boost growth.

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September 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Sheng Liang of Acorn Labs explains how tools like Obot can take AI from passive to powerful—acting as autonomous digital coworkers. The next wave of adoption starts now.

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September 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Create stunning vector graphics—free and open source. ✨ Don Watkins walks you through Inkscape, the illustrator’s best-kept secret for scalable design.

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September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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LLMs need more than uptime—they need oversight. Richard Shan breaks down 3 must-track metrics for reliable AI: coherence, accuracy & latency.

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#WeLoveOpenSource #AI #LLM #Observability #OpenSource
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September 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Are you just using open source—or actively supporting it? Marty Puranik outlines 4 ways your company can give back: Time, Talent, Treasure & Technology.

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August 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Prompt engineering is a core AI skill for devs, says Gant LaBorde. Embrace experimentation, learn through failure, and thrive in open source.

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August 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Looking for a private, offline ChatGPT alternative? Jan is open source, locally hosted, and easy to install. In this guide, Don Watkins shows how to get up and running in minutes.

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August 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM