Zorin OS 18 Downloads Skyrocket in the Last 48 Hours
Over 100K users downloaded Zorin OS 18 in 48 hours, and more than 70% came from Windows, possibly driven by the end of Windows 10 support.
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Calibre 8.13 Released with Virtual Library Improvements
Calibre 8.13 e-book manager improves Virtual Libraries with multi-line editing, fixes Linux export issues, and resolves several long-standing bugs.
ClamAV 1.5.1 Patch Update Addresses PE File and ZIP Archive Issues
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
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
The PipeWire 1.6 Linux multimedia framework is coming soon—expect smarter link negotiation, refined audio handling, and faster response times.
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 Introduces Powerful PDF Redaction, New Annotations
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
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
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
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
GStreamer 1.26.7 multimedia framework fixes CUDA 13 runtime errors, improves RTSP keepalive handling, and enhances overall stability.