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ClamAV 1.5.1 Patch Update Addresses PE File and ZIP Archive Issues

OnOctober 16, 2025

ClamAV 1.5.1 antivirus enhances performance and fixes key issues with PE and archive scanning for improved malware detection.

GNOME 49.1 Lands with Shell & Mutter Fixes, GTK 4.20.2 Backports

OnOctober 16, 2025

GNOME 49.1, the first bugfix release to the 49 series of the desktop environment, is out now, addressing freezes, focus quirks, resize glitches, and other minor issues.

PipeWire 1.6 Nears Stable Release with Massive Internal Refactoring

OnOctober 16, 2025

The PipeWire 1.6 Linux multimedia framework is coming soon—expect smarter link negotiation, refined audio handling, and faster response times.

ONLYOFFICE 9.1 Introduces Powerful PDF Redaction, New Annotations

ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 Introduces Powerful PDF Redaction, New Annotations

OnOctober 16, 2025

ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 delivers 4× faster spreadsheet formulas and advanced tools for PDF redaction and editing.

Debian TC Overrules systemd Maintainers on /var/lock Permissions

OnOctober 15, 2025
UpdatedOctober 16, 2025
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Debian’s Technical Committee overrules systemd maintainers, requiring /var/lock to remain writable in line with Debian Policy.

Mobian Trixie Officially Released with Broader Device Support

OnOctober 15, 2025
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The Mobian team releases Trixie, a Debian-based mobile OS update featuring PipeWire, Linux kernel 6.12, and new signing keys.

FSF Gives More Details About Its New Librephone Project

OnOctober 15, 2025

The Free Software Foundation reveals its technical plans for Librephone, focusing on free firmware and open hardware research.

GStreamer 1.26.7 Brings Fixes for CUDA, RTSP, and Surround Sound Handling

OnOctober 14, 2025

GStreamer 1.26.7 multimedia framework fixes CUDA 13 runtime errors, improves RTSP keepalive handling, and enhances overall stability.

Thunderbird 144 Released with Bug Fixes and Flatpak Runtime Update

OnOctober 14, 2025

Thunderbird 144, an open-source email client, rolls out with bug fixes, improved stability, and an updated Flatpak runtime based on Freedesktop SDK 24.08.