Linux Kernel 7.1 Merges New NTFS Driver With Full Write Support
A new NTFS driver is now part of Linux kernel 7.1, combining write support, folio conversion, iomap, and userspace utility support.
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Solus 4.9 Released With Linux 6.18, Mesa 26, and Installer Upgrades
Solus 4.9 adds Linux kernel 6.18, Mesa 26.0.4, GRUB 2.14, LUKS2 encryption, and updated Budgie, GNOME, Plasma, and Xfce editions.
Fedora 44 Faces Second Release Delay, New Target Set for April 28
Fedora 44 missed its second release target after April 21 was declared a no-go, and the distro is now officially aiming for April 28.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Will Add Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and Wayland Session Restore
KDE Plasma 6.7 will enhance multi-monitor workflows by allowing each screen to switch between virtual desktops independently.
Wine 11.7 Begins MSXML Rework and Fixes 35 Bugs
Wine 11.7 begins MSXML reimplementation work, improves VBScript compatibility, adds 7.1 DirectSound support, and fixes 35 bugs across apps and games.
GIMP 3.2.4 Fixes Layer Fills, Text Tool Bugs, and File Import Issues
GIMP 3.2.4 image editor improves layer fills, text tool behavior, PDF export, and support for PSD, PNG, DDS, ORA, and other file formats.
Free Software Foundation Says OnlyOffice Cannot Use AGPL to Restrict Forks
The Free Software Foundation says OnlyOffice cannot use AGPLv3 to impose extra restrictions on forks, escalating the Euro-Office licensing dispute.
AlmaLinux Kitten 10 Adds i686 Userspace Support
AlmaLinux Kitten 10 now provides i686 package repositories and official 32-bit x86 container images, with the same model planned for AlmaLinux 10 stable.
Forgejo 15.0 Dev Platform Released with OIDC and Ephemeral Runners
Forgejo 15.0, a self-hosted Git forge, is a new LTS release that brings OpenID Connect support, ephemeral runners, and more.
Thunderbird Team Unveils Thunderbolt Self-Hostable AI Client
Thunderbolt is Mozilla’s new self-hostable AI client designed for organizations seeking to run AI on their own infrastructure and maintain data in-house.