Wine 9.6 Introduce Advanced AVX and More Direct2D Enhancements
Wine 9.6 brings advanced AVX support, Direct2D effects, RSA OAEP padding in BCrypt, and bug fixes.
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.
FFmpeg 7.0 Brings Experimental VVC Decoder and IAMF Support
FFmpeg 7.0 'Dijkstra' is a major release with experimental VVC decoding, IAMF support, a multithreaded CLI tool, and more.
Thunderbird to Officially Support Snap in Upcoming Ubuntu Release
Thunderbird enhances the Linux experience by supporting Snap, ensuring all users enjoy the email client without limits.
LXC Project Announces 6.0 LTS Release with Support Until 2029
LXC 6.0 LTS container management solution launches with major updates: IPV6, squashfs images, and a new timeout function.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Beta Release Postponed Due to Security Concerns
Canonical rebuilds Ubuntu 24.04 LTS packages for Noble Numbat Beta, ensuring safety from CVE-2024-3094 threat.
After a Recent SSH Vulnerability, Systemd Reduces Dependencies
Recent sshd/xz backdoor (CVE-2024-3094 ) reveals risks in systemd's libsystemd, sparking debate on dependency reduction.
Thunderbird Progresses with Exchange Compatibility
March 2024's Thunderbird Digest reveals Exchange Autodiscovery and OAuth compatibility improvements in the latest update.
Latest CachyOS Release Fixes Crucial XZ CVE, Transitions Back to X11
CachyOS's latest release tackles XZ CVE, revives X11 for stability, and revamps the boot with Plymouth and a new Refind partitioning layout.
Nitrux Moves to Maui Shell, Bids Farewell to KDE Plasma
The just-released Nitrux 4.3 'pl' continues with Plasma 5.27, but by late 2024, Maui Shell will become its sole desktop environment.
Linux Mint 22 Will Adopt PipeWire as Default Sound Server
Linux Mint 22 brings PipeWire sound, JXL in Pix, and ensures Thunderbird stays packaged natively for a smoother email experience.