IceWM 3.9 Window Manager Released with Xcursor Support
IceWM 3.9 window manager for X Window System introduces Xcursor support, drops libXpm, improves icesh tools, and updates translations.
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Niri 25.08: New Logo, Screen Reader Support, and Wayland Improvements
Niri 25.08 scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor adds xwayland-satellite integration, screen reader support, new logo, and more.
System76’s COSMIC Desktop Hits Initial Setup Completion
COSMIC desktop reaches the completion of its initial setup, moving one step closer to the final stable release.
DXVK 2.7.1 Fixes MSAA, Boosts D3D9 Game Performance
DXVK 2.7.1 addresses MSAA issues, enhances D3D9 game performance, and introduces improved compatibility for games such as Fallout NV, Witcher 1, and Crysis 3.
Wine 10.14 Released with vkd3d 1.17, Mono 10.2
Wine 10.14 is out with vkd3d 1.17, Mono 10.2.0, IPv6 ping support, Debian Trixie CI integration, and 19 bug fixes.
Immich 1.140 Photo and Video Backup Adds Background Sync
Immich 1.140 introduces beta background sync, read-only mode, and a location management utility, moving closer to the long-awaited stable release.
New Movie “Python: The Documentary” Traces the Language’s Story
“Python: The Documentary” is a new 90-minute film that tells the story of how a side project evolved into one of the world’s most influential programming languages.
Fwupd 2.0.14 Brings RHEL 9/10 Build Support, UEFI Fixes
Fwupd 2.0.14 Linux firmware update tool adds RHEL 9/10 build support, UEFI capsule fixes, and wider hardware compatibility.
Armbian 25.8.1 Released with Kernel 6.16, Debian 13 Support
Armbian 25.8.1 brings Linux kernel 6.16, Debian Trixie support, new SBC boards, and updated drivers.
Bitnami Ends Free, Stable Images — Users Forced to Migrate or Pay
Bitnami is ending free, stable images on Docker Hub, moving them to a Legacy repo with no support, pushing developers toward paid Secure Images subscriptions.