Author: Yuri Gagarin

Release of Cozystack 0.33, an open PaaS platform based on Kubernetes

The release of the free PaaS platform Cozystack 0.33, built on Kubernetes, is now available. The project aims to provide a ready platform for hosting providers and a framework for building private and public clouds. The platform installs directly on servers and covers all aspects of preparing infrastructure for managed service delivery. Cozystack allows for the deployment and provision of Kubernetes clusters, databases, and virtual machines. The platform's code […]

Release of OpenMoHAA 0.82.0, the open engine for the game Medal of Honor: Allied Assault.

The release of the OpenMoHAA project 0.82.0, which recreates the engine for the game 'Medal of Honor: Allied Assault,' has been published, using the open engine ioquake3 as a base, featuring a graphics backend based on the SDL2 library and audio backends based on OpenAL or SDL. The project code is written in C/C++ and is distributed under the GPLv2 license. Built packages are available for Linux and Windows platforms. […]

The share of Linux distributions in the USA and Germany has exceeded 5% according to StatCounter statistics.

According to StatCounter, which monitors global web browser usage statistics, the share of Linux distributions in the USA (5.03%) and Germany (5.47%) has first surpassed the 5% mark. The statistics are based on counters placed on 1.5 million websites. In India, the share of Linux has dropped to 8.77% (down from 17.25% last September). The global share of Linux is estimated at 4.1% (peak value […]

The PyPI catalog has blocked registrations from inbox.ru email addresses due to spam.

Developers of the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository have announced a ban on the use of @inbox.ru email addresses for registering new projects and attaching additional emails to existing projects. The reason cited is a wave of spam during which more than 250 accounts were created and over 1500 misleading projects were launched, potentially posing a security threat. The created projects […]

The release of the composite server Hyprland 0.50

The composite server Hyprland 0.50 is available, utilizing the Wayland protocol. The project focuses on a tiling window layout but also supports traditional free-form window placement, grouping windows in tabs, pseudo-tiling mode, and full-screen window expansion. The code is written in C++ and is distributed under the BSD license. It offers capabilities for creating visually appealing interfaces: gradients in window frames, blurring […]

Release of the Audacious 4.5 music player

The release of the lightweight Audacious 4.5 music player has been presented, which forked from the Beep Media Player (BMP) project, a fork of the classic XMMS player. The release comes with two user interfaces: based on GTK and Qt. Pre-compiled packages will soon be available for various Linux distributions (snap, flatpak, PPA) and for Windows. Key new features of Audacious 4.5: […]

Vulnerabilities in Java SE, MySQL, VirtualBox, and other Oracle products.

Oracle has released a scheduled Critical Patch Update for its products, aimed at fixing critical issues and vulnerabilities. The July update addresses 309 vulnerabilities. Some issues include: 9 security problems in Java SE. All vulnerabilities in Java SE can be exploited remotely without authentication and affect environments allowing untrusted code execution. The most […]

VirtualBox 7.1.12 Update

Oracle has released a patch version of the VirtualBox virtualization system 7.1.12, which includes 11 changes and fixes 7 vulnerabilities. The three most serious issues have a danger level of 8.2 out of 10: CVE-2025-53024 — integer overflow in the implementation of the VMSVGA virtual device, leading to data being written beyond the allocated buffer when processing user-supplied data. This vulnerability allows a privileged user […]

PHP is transitioning to a BSD-3 license, compatible with GPL.

PHP developers plan to transition the PHP interpreter and Zend Engine from the PHP License and Zend Engine License to a 3-clause BSD license (BSD-3). Moving to the BSD-3 license will simplify licensing terms, unify licenses for PHP and Zend Engine, ensure compatibility with GPL, and address long-standing issues while preserving all rights for users and developers. […]

The OpenCut project is developing an open alternative to the CapCut video editor

As part of the OpenCut project, an attempt has been made to develop a simple video editor, positioned as an open alternative to the CapCut application from the Chinese company ByteDance, which develops the TikTok service. The project's code is written in TypeScript using the Bun platform and is distributed under the MIT license. It supports builds in the form of desktop applications, mobile applications, and a web version. Among the advantages of the new project is a focus on privacy […]

Release of Parrot 6.4 distribution featuring a collection of security testing tools

The release of the Parrot 6.4 distribution has been announced, based on the Debian 12 package base and including a collection of tools for testing system security, conducting forensic analysis, and reverse engineering. Live builds with the MATE environment, images for virtual machines, Docker container images, and builds for Raspberry Pi boards are available for download. The builds are divided into options for everyday use and […]

Plans have been confirmed to merge Chrome OS and Android into a single platform

Sameer Samat, Google's Vice President for Android ecosystem development, mentioned in an interview with Techradar the plans to unify Chrome OS and Android into a single platform. During the conversation, Sameer noticed the journalist's MacBook and Apple Watch, and inquired about the applications he uses on his laptop and how he manages his devices, explaining that he […]

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