Debian’s APT Adds Native History Parsing to Track Past Operations
Debian’s APT package manager is adding a new history command, letting users list and inspect past package transactions.
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Linux Kernel Multikernel Project Opens Up, Initial Patches Ready for Review
The Multikernel team opens its Linux kernel codebase, promising a new path to scalability for modern multi-core and cloud environments.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 197 Firewall Adds OpenVPN 2.6
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 197 open-source firewall introduces OpenVPN 2.6, Linux kernel 6.12.41, CPU power saving, and more.
Rspamd 3.13 Launches with Redis-Backed Multiclass Bayes
Rspamd 3.13, an open-source spam filtering system, introduces multiclass Bayes, a neural module overhaul, and improved LLM embedding support.
Vivaldi Browser 7.6 Launches With Fully Customizable Tab Bar
Vivaldi 7.6 introduces a fully customizable tab bar, a new Tab Button, and cleaner menus, giving users ultimate control over their browsing.
JDK 25 LTS Released with TLS Key Exporters, Improved Debugging
The new JDK 25 LTS release is now available for download, improving IO, HTTP, concurrency, and TLS while removing outdated system properties.
GNOME 49 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New
GNOME 49 arrives with a modern video player, revamped document viewer, HDR wallpapers, and major upgrades across Calendar, Web, Maps, and more.
Systemd 258 Drops cgroup v1, Raises Kernel Baseline to 5.4
Systemd 258 drops cgroup v1, sets kernel baseline 5.4, tightens TTY perms, and makes OpenSSL the only TLS backend, marking security-focused changes.
Thunderbird 143 Brings Bug Fixes Across Windows, macOS, and Linux
Thunderbird 143, an open-source email client, fixes crashes, Gmail relay issues, drafts handling bugs, and adds security updates across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
AMD Ends AMDVLK Development, Shifts Focus to RADV Vulkan Driver
AMD ends AMDVLK development, unifying its Linux Vulkan driver strategy and backing RADV as the official open-source driver for Radeon GPUs.