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CockroachDB is discontinuing its Core edition and changing its licensing model.

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CockroachDB has announced a change in its licensing policy, discontinuing the Core version of its DBMS and significantly restricting free options. These changes will apply starting with version 24.3, scheduled for November. The code of CockroachDB will remain available but under a restrictive license that limits its use (an open-source model). Until now, the company offered two versions of the DBMS: the free CockroachDB Core, providing basic functionality, […]

MiniOS 3.3.4: Updated distribution for removable drives

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A new version of MiniOS 3.3.4 has been released, a lightweight and modular Linux distribution designed for use on removable media. MiniOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution for removable drives that stands out for its modularity and flexibility. It allows users to easily customize the system to their needs and use it across various devices. MiniOS supports the XFCE and Fluxbox desktop environments and […]

Mozilla on its way to changing its logo

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Promising a new design for navigation blocks proposed for the mozilla.org website, as well as a redesign of merchandise, the Mozilla project is preparing to replace its logo. The new logo replaces the "Moz://a" logo, approved in 2017 and featuring the symbols "://" used in URLs. The new version is an abstract symbol that resembles a turned "M" on one side, and […]

Tails 6.6

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A new version of the Tails distribution, designed for privacy and anonymity, has been released. Version 6.6 is based on the latest version of the Debian GNU/Linux 12 "Bookworm" operating system and uses the Linux 6.1 LTS kernel, which will be supported until December 2026. Key changes include improved support for new hardware, including graphics and Wi-Fi. This allows Tails to be used on a wider range of […]

ClamAV 1.4.0

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A new version of the free antivirus ClamAV 1.4.0 has been released, developed by Cisco Talos. Official builds are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. ClamAV is also unofficially built for AIX, BSD, HP-UX, OpenVMS, OSF (Tru64), Solaris, and Haiku. Starting from this version, the official build for 32-bit Linux distributions is no longer provided, but users of such distributions can compile ClamAV from source. […]

GNOME session and GDM have implemented the ability to build without X11 support

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Changes have been accepted into the codebase of the gnome-session session manager, responsible for launching GNOME, as well as the GDM display manager, which provides the login screen, enabling a build without X11 support, retaining only components for Wayland. In June, similar changes were accepted into the GNOME Shell and Mutter composite manager. The ability to build GNOME without X11 will allow developers […]

Release of MiniOS 3.3.4, a distribution for removable media

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The release of MiniOS 3.3.4, a lightweight modular live Linux distribution designed for use on removable USB drives and developed by an author from Russia, is now available. The project was founded in 2009 and originally based on Mandriva Linux, but after Mandriva's closure, it switched to using a Debian package base. A distinctive feature of the distribution is the ability to add or remove modules to create a live environment that meets personal needs. […]

Release of labwc 0.8.0, a composite server for Wayland.

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The release of the labwc project 0.8.0 (Lab Wayland Compositor), developing a compositing server for Wayland with features reminiscent of the Openbox window manager (the project is presented as an attempt to create an alternative to Openbox for Wayland), has been published. Among the features of labwc are minimalism, compact implementation, extensive customization options, and high performance. Animated effects, gradients, and icons, except for window buttons, are not supported in principle. Code […]

Release of the OutWiker 3.3 note-taking application

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A new stable version of the note-taking program OutWiker 3.3 has been released. A feature of the program is that notes are stored as directories with text files, and any number of files can be attached to each note. The program allows writing notes using various notations: HTML, wiki, Markdown (if the corresponding plugin is installed). Additionally, plugins can be added to enable hosting on […]

Release of the open game engine Godot 4.3

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After eight months of development, the release of the free game engine Godot 4.3 has been published, suitable for creating 2D and 3D games. The engine supports an easy-to-learn scripting language for game logic, a graphical environment for game design, a one-click game deployment system, extensive animation capabilities, and physical simulation features, an integrated debugger, and a performance bottleneck detection system. Game code […]

Release of Chrome OS 127

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The release of Chrome OS 127 has been presented, based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and the Chrome 127 web browser. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard applications, web applications are used. However, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. Display output is managed […]

Cisco has released the antivirus package ClamAV 1.4.0

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After six months of development, Cisco has released the free antivirus package ClamAV 1.4.0. The project was acquired by Cisco in 2013 following the purchase of Sourcefire, which developed ClamAV and Snort. The project's code is distributed under the GPLv2 license. The 1.4.0 branch is categorized as regular (non-LTS), with updates published for at least 4 months after release […]

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