Fish Shell 3.7.0: Staying C++ While Ushering Improvements
Fish Shell 3.7.0 improves history pager, performance, and scripting. Future 4.x releases will transition Fish internals to Rust.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
SparkyLinux 2024.01: A Fresh Start for the Year
Sparky 2024.01 semi-rolling brings Linux kernel 6.6, Debian 'Trixie' base, PipeWire as default, latest desktop environments, and more.
Sovereign Tech Fund’s €203K Infusion in GStreamer
GStreamer's RTP, RTCP, RTSP, and WebRTC components get a Rust makeover, thanks to a €203K investment.
MySQL 8.3 Released: What’s New and Removed
MySQL 8.3 updates: Tagged GTIDs for transaction grouping, enhanced JSON EXPLAIN formats, significant removals, and more.
Flathub’s Strategic Shift to Highlight High-Quality Apps
Flathub's new guidelines elevate app quality, ensuring a seamless experience for users seeking top-notch applications.
Wine 9.0 Is Here after a Year of Development
Wine 9.0 released: Over 7,000 changes, WoW64 architecture, experimental Wayland driver, Vulkan support, and more.
AV Linux MX Edition 23.1: OS for Audiophiles
AV Linux 23.1 'Enlightened' is a significant update, including MX-23/Debian 12 base, Enlightenment 0.25.4, and PipeWire 1.0.0.
openSUSE Leap 15.6 to Be the Last in Its Current Form
openSUSE will shift gears with the ALP-based Leap 16, raising questions about its new enterprise-oriented trajectory.
PulseAudio 17.0 Enhances Bluetooth and ALSA Support
PulseAudio 17.0 sound server streamlines ALSA UCM profiles, provides better Bluetooth interaction and improves webRTC audio processing.
Firebird 5.0 Database Release: Key Features and Changes
Firebird 5.0 open-source RDBMS features improved parallel operations, enriched SQL syntax, and more robust security.