Budgie 10.9.2 Now Available, Improves Stability and Compatibility
Budgie 10.9.2 desktop environment enhancements include fixes for notifications, workspace applet, TabSwitcher, and more.
Linux & Open Source News
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HandBrake 1.8.1 Video Transcoder Fixes Bugs and Issues
HandBrake 1.8.1 free video transcoder fixes video artifacts, subtitle corruption, and more. Windows users, install .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x first!
Calamares Installer 3.3.7 Released, Here’s What’s New
Calamares Installer 3.3.7 debuts with fresh features, including better support for non-ASCII keyboard layouts and enhanced partition checks.
GStreamer 1.24.5 Promises Improved Multimedia Handling
GStreamer 1.24.5 rolls out with improved AV1 support, enhanced error handling, and more robust WebRTC integration.
Systemd’s systemd-tmpfiles Command Can Put in Danger Your Home Directory
A user reports that running systemd 256's "systemd-tmpfiles" command with the added "--purge" option can delete the home directory's contents.
ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.1 Introduces Advanced PDF Editor and More
ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.1 cross-platform office suite debuts with powerful PDF editing, Slide Master, and better RTL support.
Libgcrypt 1.11.0 Rolls Out with New Algorithms and APIs
Libgcrypt 1.11.0 brings cutting-edge cryptographic solutions with improved APIs, enhanced speeds, quantum-resistant algorithms, and more.
Happy 31st Birthday, FreeBSD!
On National FreeBSD Day, we honor the open-source OS, a tech cornerstone since 1993. Happy 31st Birthday, FreeBSD!
SUSE Liberty Linux Lite Extends CentOS 7’s Life to 2028
Facing CentOS 7 end-of-life? SUSE provides a lifeline with a Liberty Linux Lite subscription, ensuring the OS stays secure beyond June 30, 2024.
KDE Plasma 6.1 Desktop Environment Released, Here’s What’s New
KDE Plasma 6.1 desktop environment is here as a game-changer for all NVIDIA users, bringing Explicit Sync and Triple Buffering support.