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The first public release of the LDL (Little DirectMedia Layer) multimedia library has taken place, allowing the creation of graphical applications that can work on both modern and outdated systems (Windows 95+, Linux kernel distributions 2.0+, FreeBSD 3.0+). It provides a simple cross-platform API for window management and input device event handling. OpenGL 1.0-4.6 can be used for rendering.
On April 28, after nearly two months of development, the release of 2.11.0 'The EDR Viewer' — a cross-platform program for viewing high dynamic range (HDR) images — took place, aimed at those who care about colors. TEV capabilities: Lightning speed – instant launch, loading hundreds of images per second. Accuracy – support for HDR and color profiles (ICC, CICP, etc.). HDR display in all modes.
An experimental release of the open implementation of the Win32 API — Wine 11.8 has been published. Since the release of 11.7, 22 bug reports have been closed and 239 changes made. The most significant changes include: The Wine Mono engine has been updated to version 11.1.0. Wine Mono is a distribution of the Mono Framework intended for use in Wine instead of the proprietary .NET Framework component. Keyboard layout support has been improved.
On April 29, releases 5.4.9 and 5.6.2 of the cross-platform libraries for parsing, editing, and code highlighting Lexilla and Scintilla respectively, as well as the 5.6.2 release of the text editor SciTE based on them, took place. The projects are written in C++ (C++20 standard). Changes include: Lexilla Assembler: SCE_ASM_STRINGBACKQUOTE for support of text in back quotes used in NASM. C++: added support for code folding.
An experimental branch of the APT (Advanced Package Tool) 3.3.0 package management toolkit has been formed, based on which a stable release 3.4 will be prepared after stabilization. The new APT branch has been accepted into Debian Unstable. Notable changes include: The apt utility has removed the warning about using an unstable console interface. A ‘—cli-version’ option has been added to display the CLI version. On supported architectures...
Proxmox, known for developing Proxmox Virtual Environment and Proxmox Mail Gateway products, has released version 4.2 of the Proxmox Backup Server distribution, presented as a ready-made solution for backing up and restoring virtual environments, containers, and server configurations. The installation ISO image is available for free download. Distribution-specific components are open under the AGPLv3 license. Paid updates are available for installation […]
The release of MClient 8.0 has taken place—a shell for online and offline dictionaries. Although there are numerous programs that work with electronic dictionaries, they typically resemble browsers in functionality and do not handle individual elements of dictionary entries. MClient differentiates itself from most other viewers by allowing users to view entries in table format, automatically highlight entry elements, […]
A number of network services from Canonical and the Ubuntu project, including the site ubuntu.com and related security API, have been unavailable since 7:30 PM (MSK) yesterday due to a DDoS attack. The hacking group '313 Team' has claimed responsibility for the attack. Among the affected services are: ubuntu.com, canonical.com, archive.ubuntu.com, security.ubuntu.com, assets.ubuntu.com, ppa.launchpad.net, archive.ubuntu.com, jaas.ai, maas.io, blog.ubuntu.com, wiki.ubuntu.com, developer.ubuntu.com, docs.ubuntu.com, keyserver.ubuntu.com, login.ubuntu.com, academy.canonical.com, […]
The release of SimpleX Chat platform version 6.5 has been published, providing tools for decentralized communication without identifiers. Messaging occurs through temporary unidirectional SMP queues (SimpleX Messaging Protocol), separate for each connection. All connections use end-to-end encryption. The application and SMP router code are distributed under the AGPLv3 license. To establish a connection, users need to exchange a link that contains the SMP server address and encryption keys. Such […]
Evgeny Golyshev, who maintains Elixir in Debian/Ubuntu, has released a working prototype of the Win32/Linux system C:\Deb based on Debian 13, offering a Windows-like environment built on Wine and user-space components borrowed from ReactOS, running on top of the Linux kernel. The user's environment uses Wine Explorer and is styled after Windows 95/98. Two images are available for testing: a raw image for running in QEMU and […]
German smartphone manufacturer Volla has introduced two rugged mid-range models — Volla Phone Plinius and Volla Phone Plinius Plus. Both new releases have the same design and similar specifications. They differ in memory capacity, as well as the enhanced rear cover and the presence of pogo contacts in the Plus model. The smartphones' body has an IP68 protection rating and is therefore waterproof. The devices […]
After a year of development, the release of the free GCC 16.1 compiler set has been announced, marking the first significant release in the new GCC 16.x branch. According to the version numbering scheme, version 16.0 was used during development, and shortly before the release of GCC 16.1, the GCC 17.0 branch had already been created, which will form the basis for the next significant release, GCC 17.1. Key changes include: Mode for […]