Author: Yuri Gagarin

Release of Nobara 40, a Fedora edition with patches for gaming and content processing.

The release of Nobara 40 distribution has been published, based on the Fedora Linux 40 package base and includes additional fixes addressing known issues encountered when running computer games, streaming, and performing content creation tasks. Nine installation images have been prepared for download: the official version with a styled KDE, additional ones with clean GNOME and KDE environments, and Steam-HTPC for Steam Deck on […]

Release of StartWine-Launcher 404, a program for launching Windows applications and games on Linux.

The StartWine-Launcher project has developed an application designed to run Windows-based applications and games on Linux systems. The main goal of the StartWine-Launcher development was to simplify the process for beginners to create Wine prefixes — sets of Windows libraries and dependencies needed to run Windows applications on Linux. Features include a container based on runimage, no need to install system dependencies, and […]

The GitLab platform may be sold to one of its competitors.

American cloud-based software development tool provider GitLab, which counts Alphabet (the parent company of Google) among its investors, is exploring the possibility of a sale amid interest from potential buyers. This was reported by Reuters citing its own informed sources. The report states that GitLab, valued at around $8 billion, is working with investment bankers on the sales process. […]

Release of the nftables 1.1.0 packet filter

The release of the nftables 1.1.0 packet filter has been published, unifying the filtering interfaces for IPv4, IPv6, ARP, and network bridges (aiming to replace iptables, ip6tables, arptables, and ebtables). The significant change in version number is not due to any radical changes, but rather a result of the continuous decimal numbering (the previous release was 1.0.9). At the same time, the release of the associated library libnftnl has been published […]

The world record for data transmission speed over standard fiber optics has surpassed 400 Tbps

An international team of scientists led by British colleagues has broken their own record for data transmission speed over standard fiber optics. Previously achieving data transmission at a level of 302 Tbps, the new record has been set at 402 Tbps. An important aspect of this achievement was that ordinary off-the-shelf fiber was used in the experiment, which promises to raise speeds already […]

Audacity 3.6 with support for master effects and FFmpeg 7

Audacity, a free and cross-platform audio editor, has been updated to version 3.6. Key features include: Master Effects: These effects are applied to the entire project at once, simplifying sound processing. New compressor and limiter effects: These effects now show the gain reduction history when used in real-time. New and improved themes: New dark and light themes have been added. Users can switch between themes […]

Google has launched an app for creating 3D models using virtual reality.

Google has announced the release of the source code for the Google Blocks project, which provides a virtual 3D environment for creating scenes, objects, and models for virtual and augmented reality systems. The program operates using virtual reality headsets, allowing for the creation of models directly within a virtual three-dimensional environment instead of traditional 3D element development processes using flat screens. The code is written in […]

The OpenELA repository provides timely publication of src packages for new RHEL releases.

The OpenELA (Open Enterprise Linux Association), formed by companies CIQ (Rocky Linux), Oracle, and SUSE to collaborate on RHEL compatibility, has announced the launch of an automated system that allows the source texts of packages to be made publicly available just days after the release of new Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions. Currently, this is supported by the project […]

Update of VirtualBox 7.0.20

Oracle has released a patch for VirtualBox 7.0.20, which includes 8 fixes: The host and guest additions for Linux systems now provide initial support for kernel packages delivered in RHEL 9.5 and openSUSE 15.6. It also resolves an issue with extra lines being attached when copying text via shared […]

Release of Tails 6.5 distribution

The specialized Tails 6.5 distribution (The Amnesic Incognito Live System), based on Debian 12, has been released with the GNOME 43 desktop environment and is intended for anonymous internet access. Anonymous access in Tails is ensured by the Tor system. All connections, except for traffic through the Tor network, are blocked by default by the packet filter. For storing user data in […]

Holly 'Shaman' Million is stepping down as Executive Director of the Gnome Foundation after 9 months in the position.

Today, the GNOME Foundation announces that Holly Million, also known as The Shaman Artist, is stepping down from her position as Executive Director of the GNOME Foundation. Interim Executive Director Richard Littauer joined the Foundation this week. This arrangement ensures a smooth transition and continuity in the process of searching for a new Executive Director. Among Holly's achievements: a draft development plan for the upcoming […]

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