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Open Source Pogocache Pushes Beyond Redis and Memcache

OnSeptember 1, 2025

Pogocache, a new open-source cache server written in C, is built for raw speed and posts benchmark wins over Redis, Memcache, and Valkey.

KDE’s Virtual Machine Manager Moves Forward

OnSeptember 1, 2025
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Karton’s August 2025 progress report shows KDE’s virtual machine manager advancing with a new UI, SPICE integration, and streamlined VM creation.

DavMail 6.4 Open-Source Exchange Gateway Released

OnAugust 31, 2025

DavMail 6.4 introduces an experimental Microsoft Graph backend, resolves IMAP sync issues, reinstates NTLM support, and fully migrates to Reload4j.

Incus 6.16 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released

OnAugust 31, 2025

Incus 6.16 adds TrueNAS storage driver, tmpfs disks for containers, and easier Windows VM installs with USB CD-ROM support.

IceWM 3.9 Window Manager Released with Xcursor Support

OnAugust 31, 2025
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IceWM 3.9 window manager for X Window System introduces Xcursor support, drops libXpm, improves icesh tools, and updates translations.

Niri 25.08: New Logo, Screen Reader Support, and Wayland Improvements

OnAugust 30, 2025

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

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.