Matt's Script Archive offers a collection of free Perl and C++ CGI scripts for web development, including the popular FormMail script downloaded over 2 million times since 1997. The archive features essential web tools like guestbooks, counters, discussion forums, and search functionality, with most scripts being developed between 1995-2000.
The Ladybird project merged 281 PRs from 35 contributors, welcomed new sponsors including Shopify and Proton, and achieved significant improvements in Web Platform Tests compliance. Key technical advancements include OpenSSL adoption, Firefox DevTools protocol support, and various CSS implementations, demonstrating substantial progress toward the 90% pass rate required for iOS alternative browser engine eligibility.
Mozilla's recent source code changes removing the 'we don't sell your data' promise have severely damaged user trust, with a survey showing 90% of Firefox users either distrusting or doubting the organization. Multiple privacy-focused browser alternatives exist, including Librewolf, Waterfox, and emerging projects like Ladybird, offering users various options for secure browsing.
A reflection on the continued use of Firefox browser amid Mozilla's recent controversial decisions, exploring alternatives like LibreWolf, Debian repos version, and standalone applications. The analysis weighs various options while considering privacy, security, and functionality needs, ultimately leaning towards maintaining Firefox usage while monitoring Mozilla's direction.
A firsthand account of Linux's creation and early development by Lars Wirzenius, who witnessed Linus Torvalds' journey from writing a simple multitasking program to creating the Linux kernel in 1991. The kernel evolved from displaying alternating As and Bs on screen to becoming a global powerhouse running on billions of devices, including Mars rovers.
The U.S. government's digital transformation team 18F was abruptly terminated on March 1, 2025, despite previous praise from leadership as the 'gold standard' of civic tech. Critical government technology projects with NOAA, Department of State, and IRS were halted without transition planning, following similar cuts to the US Digital Service.
Servo, a web browser rendering engine written in Rust, offers developers a lightweight, high-performance solution for embedding web technologies. Originally created by Mozilla Research in 2012 and now under Linux Foundation Europe, the project focuses on WebGL and WebGPU support for desktop, mobile, and embedded applications. The project advances web standards and platform development through its unique approach, distinct from Gecko and WebKit.
GSA has eliminated 18F, a government tech consultancy team of approximately 90 employees, declaring it 'non-critical' under White House-directed workforce reductions. The decision impacts a decade-old office that completed 450 government tech projects, including the IRS Direct File system and ada.gov redesign. The closure aligns with broader Trump administration efforts to reduce federal workforce and consulting functions.
WebShield is a Safari-focused content blocker, similar to uBlock Origin, currently in beta for macOS 14+, iOS 17+, and visionOS 1.3+. The project operates on a user-supported funding model, maintaining independence from ad companies while offering core functionality free to all users, with additional perks available through WebShield+ contributions.
Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser offering built-in tracking protection, container tabs, and private browsing features by default. The browser prioritizes user privacy by not collecting telemetry data while providing easy migration from other browsers and maintaining high performance standards.