An Italian IT consultant helped a small logistics company in Bergamo migrate from Windows to Linux and open source software. The company replaced proprietary tools with Kubuntu, LibreOffice, Nextcloud, and Mattermost to reduce costs and improve reliability. The migration addressed issues like frequent system failures, expensive external IT support, and poor data management.
A programmer reflects on a health crisis in March that prompted a life reevaluation, leading them to step back from open source maintenance and online activities. They've decided to pursue only creative coding and more personal interests, planning to reduce their social media presence and redirect their blog toward personal writing.