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Fwupd 2.0.2 Introduces AMD HW Configuration Checks

OnNovember 25, 2024

New in fwupd 2.0.2: AMD MSR checks, JSON-based emulation, USB3 fixes, ASUS ROG Ally support, plus support for Raspberry Pi Pico and more.

After 16 Years, Pidgin 3 Takes Its First Steps

OnNovember 25, 2024

A blast from the past: Pidgin 3's pre-alpha debuts Dec 31! After 16 years, the iconic messenger takes its next step—experimental but promising.

Docker Desktop 4.36: WSL 2 Gets Faster, More Reliable, and Secure

OnNovember 24, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.36 boosts enterprise efficiency with new settings management, enhanced container isolation, and improved WSL 2 performance.

Wine 9.22 Released with Display Mode Virtualization Support

OnNovember 23, 2024

Wine 9.22 is now available with Wayland driver enabled by default, DirectPlay network boosts, Unicode CLDR 46 updates, and display virtualization.

Archinstall 3.0.1: Improved Partition Management and System Stability

OnNovember 23, 2024

Archinstall 3.0.1, a guided installer for Arch Linux, is a patch update that fixes partition issues, improves code quality, and enhances user experience.