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Rsync 3.5 File Synchronization Tool Released with 33 Security Fixes

OnAugust 13, 2026

Rsync 3.5 is now available with 33 security fixes, including a critical vulnerability, plus extensive hardening across daemon and path handling.

Podman 6.1 Adds Volume Renaming, Machine Restart

OnAugust 13, 2026

Podman 6.1 is out with new volume rename and machine restart commands, Quadlet enhancements, improved networking, and multiple bug fixes.

Wireshark 4.6.8 Packet Analyzer Released with Bug Fixes and Protocol Updates

OnAugust 12, 2026

Wireshark 4.6.8 arrives as the latest stable maintenance release, delivering fixes and refinements across the popular packet analysis tool.

GNOME Shares Its Vision for the Future of GNOME Shell

OnAugust 12, 2026
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GNOME designers outline long-term ideas for GNOME Shell, including editable Quick Settings, improved search, Mosaic tiling, and a transparent panel.

Mojo 1.0 Programming Language Officially Released

OnAugust 12, 2026

Modular releases Mojo 1.0, delivering a stable foundation, Python-style lambdas, improved LSP support, and stronger memory-safety diagnostics.

Bottles 66 Released with UMU Integration, Adaptive Launch

OnAugust 12, 2026

Bottles 66 is out with UMU integration, ProtoSoda by default, Adaptive Launch for Soda, experimental cpak packaging, and several Linux gaming fixes.

Manjaro 26.1 Essentially Goes Final with Linux Kernel 7.1 and Plasma 6.7

OnAugust 12, 2026
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Manjaro’s latest stable update effectively brings the 26.1 “Bian-May” release to its final state, with Linux 7.1, Plasma 6.7, and major package updates.