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Fastfetch 2.48 System Information Tool Brings Fedora Variant Support

OnJuly 16, 2025

Fastfetch 2.48 system information tool adds Fedora variant detection, improves GPU detection on Windows, and more.

VirtualBox 7.1.12 Brings Fixes for Nested VMs and Kernel Compatibility

OnJuly 15, 2025

VirtualBox 7.1.12 introduces critical fixes for nested VMs, resolves BSOD issues on Windows hosts, and provides support for the Linux kernel 6.16.

PHP Proposes Switch to BSD-3-Clause License

OnJuly 15, 2025

PHP may drop its legacy license in favor of BSD 3-Clause in version 9.0, thereby enhancing compatibility and simplifying distribution rights.

Blender 4.5 LTS Arrives with Major UI Overhaul, Animation Improvements

OnJuly 15, 2025

Blender 4.5 LTS open-source 3D creation suite delivers major updates in animation, geometry nodes, Grease Pencil, Vulkan rendering, and improved UI.

KDE Plasma 6.4.3 Desktop Environment Released

OnJuly 15, 2025
UpdatedJuly 23, 2025

KDE Plasma 6.4.3 introduces important fixes for KWin, Discover, and Spectacle, along with translation updates and enhanced accessibility.

IceWM 3.8.1 Window Manager Released with Toolbar Improvements

OnJuly 14, 2025

IceWM 3.8.1 window manager for the X Window System brings memory usage optimizations, improved toolbar behavior, and more.

Labwc 0.9 Wayland Compositor Released with wlroots 0.19 Support

OnJuly 12, 2025
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Labwc 0.9 window-stacking Wayland compositor lands with wlroots 0.19 support, new terminal integration, theme upgrades, and numerous fixes.

Wine 10.12 Brings Optional EGL Backend

OnJuly 11, 2025

Wine 10.12 is out with optional EGL backend, Bluetooth Low Energy support, and various bug fixes, including improvements for games and system utilities.