XFS Could Gain a Self-Healing Feature in Linux Kernel 7.0
Linux kernel 7.0 could introduce real-time XFS filesystem health events, enabling a userspace daemon to detect and automatically repair issues.
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KDE Frameworks 6.23 Brings Broad Fixes Across Core Libraries
KDE Frameworks 6.23 is out with stability updates, memory leak fixes, and broad improvements across the KDE libraries and developer platform.
Take Control of systemd with This Rust-Based TUI Tool
systemd-manager-tui provides an interactive TUI for systemd, offering service control, log viewing, and unit inspection in one place.
NetworkManager 1.56 Released with WireGuard Peer Management in nmcli
NetworkManager 1.56 adds WireGuard peer management in nmcli, enhanced DNS handling, MPTCP improvements, and various networking fixes.
Podman 5.8 Introduces Quadlet Multi-File Install and SQLite Migration
Podman 5.8 now supports installing multiple Quadlet files at once and automatically migrates BoltDB databases to SQLite in preparation for Podman 6.0.
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Released with Bug Fixes and Security Updates
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS is now officially available, powered by Linux kernel 6.17, and featuring refreshed packages and bug fixes.
Is Ubuntu Treating Its Users as If They Can’t Be Trusted?
Canonical drops the Software & Updates tool from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS defaults, citing usability and maintenance concerns.
7-Zip 26.0 File Archiver Improves ZIP and RAR Handling
7-Zip 26.0 improves ZIP, RAR, UDF, QCOW, CPIO, and Compound archive handling, enhances sorting in File Manager, and more.
FocusWriter 1.9 Simple Word Processor Adds Heading Shortcuts
FocusWriter 1.9, a simple fullscreen word processor, adds heading shortcuts, refines heading behavior, and switches to KDSingleApplication.
Mesa 26.0 Released With RADV Ray Tracing Performance Gains
Mesa 26.0 improves RADV ray tracing performance and updates multiple Vulkan drivers with new extensions and maintenance promotions.