RPM 6.0 Package Manager Released with New Package Format
RPM 6.0 package manager debuts with the new v6 package format, modern crypto, OpenPGP v6, and drops legacy v3 installs.
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VLC’s First Update in a Year to Introduce Qt6 and Windows ARM64 Support
After a year’s gap, VLC 3.0.22 RC1 media player introduces Qt6 build support, Windows ARM64 compatibility, and improved playback reliability.
Git Heads Toward 3.0 with Rust as a Hard Dependency
Git developers discuss adopting Rust, with a formal RFC proposing it as a required dependency once version 3.0 is released.
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.
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The new JDK 25 LTS release is now available for download, improving IO, HTTP, concurrency, and TLS while removing outdated system properties.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.