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- 1DigitalOcean ends open source support program after donation controversy●RE: https:// social.owncast.online/@owncast /117362130347294367 # DigitalOcean , which just joined DHH's fascist dotfile
DigitalOcean is shutting down its open source support program, according to posts circulating on Mastodon. The move comes shortly after the company reportedly made a $3 million donation to DHH's dotfile repository initiative, which critics have labelled fascist. Commenters are framing the two events together, questioning the company's commitment to the open source community.
- 2DigitalOcean criticised over open source funding priorities▼RE: https:// social.owncast.online/@owncast /117362130347294367 Let me get this straight. Digital Ocean paid 2 million d
A debate is circulating after a claim that DigitalOcean paid two million dollars to fund a high-profile Linux project while scaling back support for smaller open source initiatives that received only a fraction of that amount. Critics say the company is prioritising prestige projects over the small communities that depend on its sponsorship, reopening arguments about how tech firms allocate their open source giving.
- 3Bowl After Bowl Streams Episode 461 Live▼Another Bowl is sparking up now! Bowl After Bowl Episode 461 *LIVE* https://bowlafterbowl.com/live #owncast #streaming #
The Bowl After Bowl podcast is broadcasting episode 461 live on its self-hosted Owncast stream. The show, which blends cannabis talk with bitcoin and Lightning Network content under a value-for-value model, announced the session with hashtags including #owncast, #cannabis and #bitcoin. It is a routine live episode announcement rather than breaking news.
- 4The Indie Beat Television launches 24/7 music video stream●The Indie Beat Television is streaming music videos 24/7! #owncast #streaming #music #musicVideos #indieMusic #indie #Th
The Indie Beat Television has begun streaming independent music videos around the clock on its own platform, tv.theindiebeat.fm. The outlet says the channel runs non-stop, offering viewers a dedicated home for indie music videos at any hour. It is promoting the service as a way for independent artists and fans to reach a continuous audience without relying on major streaming services.
- 5Streamer PurpleJillybeans goes live playing Devil Road Run●🟢 PurpleJillybeans just went live on Owncast! Devil Road Run! (2024) | Spoopy Series game #2 #owncast #streaming #goingl
Streamer PurpleJillybeans has started a live broadcast of Devil Road Run, a 2024 horror-themed game, on the self-hosted streaming platform Owncast. It is the second game in her 'Spoopy Series', a Halloween-season playthrough lineup. The announcement was shared with followers on the fediverse, drawing a small wave of attention from indie streaming fans.
- 6Streamer goes live from new house with Nintendo gaming session▼I've gone live! [Untitled Tuesday] New house who dis? | !SPRNVA #owncast #streaming #videogames #gaming #Nintendo #Pokem
A streamer known as RoboRev on the SPRNVA platform has started a live broadcast titled 'Untitled Tuesday' from their new house, playing Nintendo games including Pokemon, Mario Kart, and The Legend of Zelda, and showcasing the Analogue Pocket handheld. The stream is being shared with followers, who can watch it directly on the streamer's own site using the Owncast self-hosted streaming software.
- 7New Blog Post Explores Arc Downcasting in Rust▼Pining for Arc Downcasting in Rust https://wolfgirl.dev/blog/2026-09-29-pining-for-arc-downcasting-in-rust/ # Rust # Pro
A developer has published a blog post examining how to downcast an Arc reference in Rust, a task that remains awkward in the language's type system. The article, shared among Rust and open source programming communities, walks through the problem and possible approaches. Rust developers are discussing the limitations and workarounds it raises.
- 8VTuber Launches Weekday Morning Art and Dev Streams●I've gone live! Weekday Morning Art/Dev Stream! #owncast #streaming #vtuber #vtuberen #art #tech #lgbtq https://live.exp
An independent streamer has announced they are now live with a weekday morning art and development stream, using the self-hosted Owncast platform rather than mainstream streaming services. The streamer identifies as part of the vtuber community and tags the broadcast with art, tech, and LGBTQ themes. It is a small, grassroots broadcast with minimal engagement so far, typical of the independent streaming scene on decentralized networks.