Fwupd 2.0.16 Released with New Search Feature
Fwupd 2.0.16 introduces a new search feature and fixes FreeBSD update issues, improving firmware update reliability.
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Samba 4.23 Released with SMB3 Unix Extensions Enabled by Default
Samba 4.23 enables SMB3 Unix Extensions by default, improving POSIX interoperability for Linux and UNIX clients with proper permissions and symlinks.
The Apache Software Foundation Unveils New Oak Leaf Logo
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) unveils a refreshed visual identity with an oak leaf logo, highlighting growth, trust, and sustainability.
VirtualBox 7.2.2 Maintenance Update Brings USB, Networking, and GUI Fixes
VirtualBox 7.2.2 fixes crashes, GUI freezes, and USB/IP issues, while also improving Linux KVM, macOS networking, and Windows ARM VM support.
PipeWire 1.4.8 Released with FireWire Low-Latency Fixes
PipeWire 1.4.8 multimedia framework brings low-latency FireWire audio, Apple HomePod Mini fixes, JACK improvements, and a range of bug fixes.
KDE Gear 25.08.1 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 25.08.1 bugfix update improves Dolphin, Gwenview, Kdenlive, and Kate, while fixing crashes and adding updated translations.
Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Dracut as Default Initramfs Tool
Ubuntu confirms Dracut will become the default initramfs tool in 25.10, phasing out initramfs-tools after nearly 20 years of use.
openSUSE’s Agama Installer 17 Released with UI Improvements
openSUSE's new Agama installer v17 brings improved storage UI, better network handling, and new JSON options.
Fwupd 2.0.15 Update Adds Jabra Evolve2 Support
Fwupd 2.0.15 Linux firmware update tool adds NVIDIA ConnectX-6/7/8 NICs, Foxconn SDX61 modem, and Jabra Evolve2 support.
Hyprland 0.51 Released with Reworked Gestures, New Options
Hyprland 0.51, a tiling Wayland compositor, brings reworked gestures, new config options, smoother animations, and numerous fixes.