today's leftovers

• 'V Rising' comes to Linux and Steam Deck as it sells a million copies

  V Rising is now playable on Linux and Steam Deck consoles, while developer Stunlock Studios has announced the vampire survival game has sold 1million copies. [...] As explained by GamingOnLinux, to jump into the game on Linux or Steam Deck, players should navigate to Proton Experimental in their Steam library, go into the ‘Betas’ tab in Properties, and opt into the “bleeding-edge” beta. From there, go to V Rising‘s Properties, select Compatibility, and choose Proton Experimental. This will allow players to jump into V Rising on their platform of choice.

• Google Summer of Code, 2022 edition! | Krita

  This year’s Google Summer of Code is different from previous editions: there are both larger and smaller projects possible, and it’s no longer limited to students. We have two participants this year: Reinold Rojas and Xu Che.

• Crane Venture Partners supports open source developers with an itch to scratch

  Starting any business isn't easy. Starting an open-source business adds another level of complexity to the task. Even in a world that runs on open source, some banks and investors still have trouble wrapping their minds around the idea that open source and a viable business can go hand-in-hand. And then there's Crane Venture Partners (CVP), a venture capitalist (VC) that are all about open-source-based businesses.

• ProtonMail is Now Just ‘Proton’ Offering a Privacy Ecosystem

  ProtonMail announced a re-brand with a new website, new name, updated pricing plans, a refreshed UI, and more changes.

• Google Chrome 102: Critical Security Update For All Windows, Mac & Linux Users [Ed: Microsoft propagandist Davey Winder talking about a browser while CISA discloses that half of the latest actively-exploited holes are Microsoft's]

• SODA Foundation Prioritizes Backup and Restore for Containers, Introduces Object Data Management Across Cloud Providers

  The SODA Foundation, which hosts the SODA Open Data Framework (ODF) for data mobility from edge to core to cloud, today announced two new open source projects: Kahu and Como. Kahu streamlines data protection for Kubernetes and its application data, and Como is a virtual data lake project to enable seamless access to data stored in different clouds. The SODA Foundation also welcomes SoftBank Group as an end-user supporter and key collaboration partner on the Como project.

Devices Leftovers

• Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible module coming soon with Amlogic A311D CPU - CNX Software

  Despite assurances by Eben Upton that there’s no supply shortage of Raspberry Pi CM4 modules for commercial and industrial customers, installations or projects requiring just a few modules may be out of luck. So alternatives are needed, and after seeing Rockchip RK3566-based SoMs compatible with Pi CM4, namely the Pine64 SoPine and Radxa CM3, Banana Pi is working on a Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible module powered by Amlogic A311D hexa-core Arm Cortex-A73/A53 processor.

• $150 InkPalm Plus eReader features RK3566 SoC, 5.84-inch display - CNX Software

  Xiaomi Moaan InkPalm Plus is a 5.84-inch eReader powered by the same Rockchip RK3566 processor found in Pine64 PineNote 10.3-inch Linux eReader, and currently selling for 999 CNY, or about $150 US, on JD.com after a 100 CNY discount.

• Microchip SAMA7G54 is a single-core Arm Cortex-A7 microprocessor for low power AI camera & audio applications - CNX Software

  Microchip has just announced the 1 GHz SAMA7G54 single-core Arm Cortex-A7 microprocessor (MPU)....

• MacroMitt increases AutoCAD productivity [Ed: But AutoCAD is proprietary software that can and should be avoided with Free software]

  AutoCAD is conventional 2D CAD (drafting) software that still contains many “legacy” features that you won’t find in modern 3D CAD programs. One of those features is the command line, in which users can type short commands to perform various functions or launch tools. For example, typing “line” and pressing Enter will launch the line tool. It can be a pain to enter commands, which is why Wingletang created MacroMitt to increase their AutoCAD productivity. MacroMitt is a simple macro keyboard dedicated to AutoCAD functions. Its buttons are arranged to be comfortable for the user’s left hand, leaving their right hand free to manipulate the mouse. It has six functions: OSNAP (toggles object snapping), ORTHO (toggles orthogonal mouse movement), PICKSTYLE (toggles group/individual object selection), CANCEL (escape key), RETURN (enter key), and volume control. Pressing one of the main buttons will automatically move to activate the command line, enter the appropriate command, and then exit the command line.

Qt Programming Leftovers

• Qt Online Installer and Installer Framework 4.4.0 beta released

  We are happy to announce the Qt Online Installer and Installer Framework 4.4.0 beta releases today. There is no beta release for Maintenance Tool. Version 4.3.0 can be still used. The 4.4.0 final release is scheduled for June.

• Qt Design Studio 3.4 Released

  We are happy to announce the release of Qt Design Studio 3.4.

• Save the Date for Qt World Summit 2022

  Get excited and mark your calendars! The 2022 Qt Word Summit will take place virtually on November 9th, 2022. More details to come soon.