Linux Kernel 7.1 Released with Rewritten NTFS Support
Linux kernel 7.1 is out with rewritten NTFS support, Btrfs and exFAT updates, broad driver work, and cleanup of obsolete kernel code.
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AppGrid 1.9 KDE Plasma Launcher Brings Compact Mode
AppGrid 1.9 updates the KDE Plasma 6 launcher with Compact mode, smarter search, inline autocompletion, Discover integration, and more.
Microsoft Secure Boot Key Expiration Affects Linux Ecosystem
Microsoft’s UEFI CA 2011 expires this June, pushing Linux distributions to update shim signing for future Secure Boot support.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Nears Release with Final Bug-Fixing Push
KDE is preparing Plasma 6.7 for release next Tuesday, with fixes for crashes, broken animations, widget glitches, and several desktop regressions.
Chrome Closes Another Door on Classic uBlock Origin
Chrome closes another path for classic uBlock Origin as Chromium removes a leftover Manifest V2 flag from the browser codebase.
OpenZFS 2.4.3 Adds Linux Kernel 7.0 Compatibility
OpenZFS 2.4.3 is now available with storage fixes, improved Linux mount option handling, and compatibility with Linux kernels up to 7.0.
Yserver Is a New X11 Server for Linux Written from Scratch in Rust
Yserver is a new X11 server written in Rust, with working support for MATE, Xfce, Cinnamon, and classic window managers.
Wine 11.11 Adds Bundled SymCrypt Library and Wayland Layered Windows
Wine 11.11 replaces TomCrypt with bundled SymCrypt, adds layered windows in the Wayland driver, and fixes 25 bugs.
DavMail 6.8 Exchange Gateway Adds Active Graph Support
DavMail 6.8 improves Microsoft 365 access with active Graph support, better calendar handling, and several Linux packaging fixes.
GStreamer 1.28.4 Improves Multimedia Playback and Stability
GStreamer 1.28.4 delivers security updates, playback fixes, better debug logging, audio fixes, and improved stability across platforms.