Xen 4.21 Hypervisor Arrives With New PDX Compression
Xen 4.21 open-source type-1 hypervisor adds a new PDX compression algorithm, updated toolchain requirements, and improvements across x86, Arm, and RISC-V.
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Proxmox VE 9.1 Released With OCI-Based LXC Deployment
Proxmox VE 9.1 debuts OCI-based LXC containers, Linux kernel 6.17, and upgrades to virtualization, security, and networking.
IncusOS: A New Immutable Linux System Built for Running Incus
IncusOS debuts as a modern, immutable Debian-based system built specifically to run Incus with atomic A/B updates and TPM-secured boot.
Incus 6.18 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.18 adds macOS agent support, VirtIO sound for VMs, BPF token delegation, and new systemd credential options.
nEMU 3.4 Ncurses-Based QEMU Frontend Released with VM Preview Feature
nEMU 3.4 arrives a year and a half after the previous release, introducing a VM preview feature, new config options, and improved QEMU integration.
VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 Support
VirtualBox 7.2.4 adds initial Linux kernel 6.18 support, fixes NAT port forwarding issues, and resolves GUI crashes when resuming from sleep.
Incus 6.17 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.17 adds an early IncusOS CLI, OVN tunnel support, OOM priority controls, and more cluster flexibility.
Proxmox Datacenter Manager 0.9 Beta Arrives with Debian 13
Proxmox Datacenter Manager 0.9 Beta lands with Debian 13, Linux kernel 6.14, ZFS 2.3.4, EVPN SDN, and a modern Rust-based web UI.
VirtualBox 7.2.2 Maintenance Update Brings USB, Networking, and GUI Fixes
VirtualBox 7.2.2 fixes crashes, GUI freezes, and USB/IP issues, while also improving Linux KVM, macOS networking, and Windows ARM VM support.
KDE’s Virtual Machine Manager Moves Forward
Karton’s August 2025 progress report shows KDE’s virtual machine manager advancing with a new UI, SPICE integration, and streamlined VM creation.