ClamAV to Cut Signature Database Size by 50%
ClamAV will retire outdated signatures on December 16, reducing both databases by about 50% to improve performance and trim update costs.
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Blender 5.0 Released with a UI Overhaul, Smarter Nodes, and HDR Support
Blender 5.0 is out with a major UI redesign, a revamped Node Editor, new Closure and Bundle systems, and HDR color management support.
Systemd 259 RC1 Previews SysV Script Removal
Systemd 259 RC1 previews the removal of SysV init script support and introduces major compatibility changes ahead of the v260 transition.
KDE Plasma 6.5.3 Delivers Bug Fixes Across KWin, Discover, and Breeze
KDE Plasma 6.5.3 is now available, delivering fixes across KWin, Discover, and Breeze, improving stability, navigation, and desktop responsiveness.
Steam’s Nov 2025 Client Update Brings Expanded Chat Reporting, New Controller Support
Valve’s latest Steam client update adds expanded chat reporting tools, suspicious message alerts, and new controller support, including fixes for PS5, Xbox 360, and Nintendo devices.
GIMP 3.2 RC1 Introduces SVG Export, New Rasterize Workflow
GIMP 3.2 RC1 introduces native SVG export and a redesigned rasterize workflow for text, vector, and link layers.
Solus’s eopkg TUI Solseek Now Offers Full Flatpak Handling
Solseek 0.3.2 introduces full Flatpak support for this Solus Linux eopkg TUI, along with faster caching and update checks upon launch.
Systemd Introduces Experimental musl Support
Systemd adds musl compatibility for the first time, reducing the glibc-only barrier and widening its reach across lighter Linux systems.
Git 2.52 Delivers Major Speedups for Directory-Wide Change Tracking
Git 2.52 introduces a high-performance method for identifying recent changes across entire directories, delivering significant speedups for large repositories.
NetworkManager 1.54.2 Adds Support for Reapplying SR-IOV VF Settings
NetworkManager 1.54.2 enhances SR-IOV handling by supporting the reapplication of VF settings and introduces new configuration options for the HSR protocol and interlink ports.