GNU Coreutils 9.11 Delivers Enhanced Performance and Multi-Byte Character Support
GNU Coreutils 9.11 introduces up to 15x faster cat and yes commands on Linux through zero-copy I/O, along with performance improvements for wc and shuf.
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Mozilla Firefox 150 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 150 brings stronger local network privacy protections, Linux GTK emoji picker support, and new tools for reorganizing PDF pages.
LXQt 2.4 Desktop Environment Released with Better Wayland Support
LXQt 2.4 releases with improved multi-monitor Wayland behavior, refined power management, and several fixes across desktop components.
Bcachefs 1.38 Released With Faster Mounts and Discard Fixes
Bcachefs 1.38 fixes mount stalls, improves discard handling, and speeds up snapshot-heavy systems with journal and allocator changes.
Gitea 1.26 Released With Security Fixes and Actions Upgrades
Gitea 1.26 fixes three security flaws and adds major Actions, admin, and performance improvements across the self-hosted Git platform.
Linux Kernel 7.1 Merges New NTFS Driver With Full Write Support
A new NTFS driver is now part of Linux kernel 7.1, combining write support, folio conversion, iomap, and userspace utility support.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Will Add Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and Wayland Session Restore
KDE Plasma 6.7 will enhance multi-monitor workflows by allowing each screen to switch between virtual desktops independently.
Wine 11.7 Begins MSXML Rework and Fixes 35 Bugs
Wine 11.7 begins MSXML reimplementation work, improves VBScript compatibility, adds 7.1 DirectSound support, and fixes 35 bugs across apps and games.
GIMP 3.2.4 Fixes Layer Fills, Text Tool Bugs, and File Import Issues
GIMP 3.2.4 image editor improves layer fills, text tool behavior, PDF export, and support for PSD, PNG, DDS, ORA, and other file formats.
Forgejo 15.0 Dev Platform Released with OIDC and Ephemeral Runners
Forgejo 15.0, a self-hosted Git forge, is a new LTS release that brings OpenID Connect support, ephemeral runners, and more.