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  • WP Engine wins legal battle to regain access to WordPress.org

    WP Engine wins legal battle to regain access to WordPress.org

    WP Engine secured a legal victory against Automattic, forcing the WordPress parent company to restore access to WordPress.org and crucial plugins. The dispute stemmed from allegations of unfair practices and trademark misuse, shaking the open-source community. This case could redefine competition and governance within the WordPress ecosystem.

  • Linus’ “Special Kernel operation”: Russian maintainers sent to /dev/null

    Linus’ “Special Kernel operation”: Russian maintainers sent to /dev/null

    Linus Torvalds affirmed the removal of 11 Russian maintainers from the Linux kernel team, citing compliance with U.S. sanctions. The decision has caused division within the open-source community, with concerns about transparency and inclusivity. Torvalds, however, stood firm, dismissing critics as “Russian trolls.”

  • Mozilla Thunderbird for Android

    Mozilla Thunderbird for Android

    Mozilla has launched the long-awaited Thunderbird email app for Android. This privacy-first, feature-rich email client is now available in beta on Google Play and GitHub. K-9 Mail users can seamlessly migrate, and user feedback will shape the final release expected soon.