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System76’s COSMIC Desktop Hits Initial Setup Completion

OnAugust 30, 2025
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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

OnAugust 30, 2025

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

OnAugust 30, 2025

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

OnAugust 29, 2025

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

OnAugust 29, 2025
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“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

OnAugust 29, 2025

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

OnAugust 29, 2025

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

OnAugust 29, 2025
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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.