GitHub Takes Down Rockchip MPP Repository After FFmpeg Copyright Claim
GitHub disabled the Rockchip Linux MPP repository after a DMCA notice from an FFmpeg developer alleging violations of the LGPL license.
Linux & Open Source News
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QNX Introduces a Self-Hosted Developer Desktop
QNX has released a self-hosted Developer Desktop for QNX 8.0, featuring an XFCE desktop on Wayland with native compilation support.
Phoenix Emerges as a Modern X Server Written From Scratch in Zig
Phoenix is a new X server written from scratch in Zig, aiming to modernize X11 without relying on Xorg code.
Postgresus Renamed to Databasus as Backup Tool Expands Beyond PostgreSQL
Postgresus has been renamed to Databasus as the project evolves into a full backup management system with multi-database support.
Inkscape 1.4.3 Delivers 124 Bug and Crash Fixes in Major Maintenance Update
Inkscape 1.4.3, an open-source vector graphics editor, arrives with 124 bug and crash fixes, making it one of the largest maintenance releases to date.
CachyOS Plans New Server Edition With Hardened Defaults
Arch-based CachyOS is working on a new Server Edition aimed at NAS, workstations, and hosting providers, featuring hardened defaults and optimized packages.
Arch Linux Website Hit by DDoS and Temporarily Limited to IPv6
Arch Linux has confirmed an active DDoS attack during Christmas, with IPv4 access to its website unavailable.
GStreamer 1.26.10 Brings Fixes for FLAC Opus and Matroska Handling
GStreamer 1.26.10 multimedia framework resolves multichannel FLAC and Opus issues and improves Matroska demuxing for 4K uncompressed video streams.
Wayback 0.3 Preview Arrives With Fedora and Alpine Availability
Wayback 0.3, a X11 compatibility layer that allows running X11 desktop environments using Wayland, is now available in Fedora 42/43 and Alpine Linux stable repositories.
Ruby 4.0 Released With Ruby Box Isolation and New ZJIT Compiler
Ruby 4.0 is now available, introducing the experimental Ruby Box isolation feature, the new ZJIT compiler, and performance and concurrency improvements.