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We have setup our first bounty as part of #dephcom (we started as #debphoshfund but Open Source Collective suggested a name change and community picked the new name via a poll).

opencollective.com/dephcom/pro

If you have a Librem 5 and you'd like more choice with Operating System, especially newer versions of software than currently being shipped in PureOS #byzantium or even upcoming #crimson please support.

opencollective.compipewire-echo - Open CollectiveAdd echo cancellation support to Librem 5 with pipewire (Mobian Trixie)

The work on upgrading the operating system for the #Librem5 Linux phone is progressing well.

The work on this is funded by #Purism and people that have totally optional PureOS subscriptions.

The name of the official Purism #Linux distribution for the Librem5 is #PureOS.

The current version is #Byzantium, the next version will be #Crimson.

Taking an PureOS subscription helps funding.

There is huge progress lately, read the progress report for March 2025 here:

puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-d

Purism · PureOS Crimson Development Report: March 2025 – PurismPurism makes premium phones, laptops, mini PCs and servers running free software on PureOS. Purism products respect people's privacy and freedom while protecting their security.

On this day in 1854, France and England declare war on Russia in the Crimean War.

On this day in 1930, Constantinople is renamed Istanbul. It was built as Byzantium about 657 bce, then renamed Constantinople in the 4th century ce. #Constantinople #Istanbul #Byzantium

On this day in 1939, during the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco captures the capital city of Madrid en route to his overthrow of the democratic Spanish republic. #Franco