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CodeWeavers has released Crossover 24.0, based on Wine code and designed for running programs and games written for the Windows platform. CodeWeavers is one of the key contributors to the Wine project, sponsors its development, and brings all innovations developed for its commercial products back to the project. The source texts of the open components of CrossOver 24.0 can be downloaded on this page. […]
The latest release of Apache NetBeans has been introduced – an integrated development environment that supports programming languages such as Java, PHP, JavaScript, C, C++, and more. The IDE is written in Java and is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. In this release: improved support for Gradle and Maven build systems; enhanced language support for Java and PHP. Change log Download Source: linux.org.ru
A stable release of the interface has been made available to simplify network parameter configuration — NetworkManager 1.46.0. Plugins for VPN support (Libreswan, OpenConnect, Openswan, SSTP, etc.) are being developed in their own development cycles. Key innovations in NetworkManager 1.46 include: The end of support for building with Python2. Python3 has become mandatory. Support for versions of systemd <200 is discontinued. The "connection.stable-id" parameter now allows the use of the variable "${NETWORK_SSID}" […]
The release of the home library cataloger MyLibrary 3.0 has taken place. The program code is written in C++ and is available (GitHub, GitFlic) under the GPLv3 license. The user interface is implemented using the GTK4 library. The program is adapted for use on Linux and Windows operating systems. For Arch Linux users, a ready-made package is available in AUR. For Windows users, an experimental installer is available. […]
Google has released version 122 of the Chrome web browser. At the same time, a stable version of the free project Chromium, which serves as the base for Chrome, is also available. Chrome differs from Chromium by the use of Google logos, a notification system for crashes, modules for playing copy-protected video content (DRM), automatic update installation, always-on Sandbox isolation, provision of keys to Google API, and transmission when […]
Intel has unveiled fresh plans for mastering advanced technology processes. This includes the announcement of the 1.4nm Intel 14A technology process, which will be the world's first chip manufacturing technology using high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography (High-NA EUV). Additionally, supplements to previously announced plans for launching technology processes have been disclosed. Image source: Intel Source: 3dnews.ru
The first release of the free PaaS platform Cozystack based on Kubernetes has been published. The project positions itself as a ready platform for hosting providers and a framework for building private and public clouds. The platform is installed directly on servers and covers all aspects of preparing the infrastructure to provide managed services. Cozystack allows the on-demand launching and provision of Kubernetes clusters, databases, and virtual machines. Code […]
The developers of the open messaging app Signal, designed to provide secure communications using end-to-end encryption to maintain the privacy of conversations, have implemented the ability to hide the phone number linked to the account, allowing users to use a separate identifier name instead. Optional settings that let users hide their phone number from others and prevent user identification by phone number during searches will appear in the next release of Signal […]
Telegram has started testing the P2PL program (peer-to-peer login program), in which users are offered a Telegram Premium subscription in exchange for a package of SMS messages, according to "Kommersant." As reported by Telegram Info, users in Indonesia are the first to receive the offer. Russian users are also being offered the right to send 150 SMS messages per month from their phones in exchange for a Telegram Premium subscription. Telecom operators […]
Firefox 123 is now available. Linux: For gamepad support, evdev is now used instead of the deprecated API provided by the Linux kernel. The collected telemetry will include the name and version of the Linux distribution in use. Firefox View: A search field has been added to all sections. The strict limit of showing only 25 recently closed tabs has been removed. Built-in translator: The built-in translator can now translate text into […]
The results of a survey of open-source developers conducted by Intel are now available. When asked about the main problems in open-source software, 45% of participants mentioned burnout among maintainers, 41% highlighted issues with the quality and availability of documentation, 37% pointed out sustaining development, 32% emphasized organizing community engagement, 31% noted insufficient funding, and 30% mentioned the accumulation of technical debt (participants did not […]
Red Hat has announced a change in the process for preparing interim releases of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution. Starting with version RHEL 9.5, packages for future interim updates will be released earlier using a continuous publishing cycle, independent of release dates. The full release will be accompanied by updates to documentation, installation media, and virtual machine images. The beta formation process will also change.