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Microsoft Opens Source Code for Layer Translating Direct3D 9 Commands to Direct3D 12

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Microsoft has announced the release of the source code for the D3D9On12 layer with the implementation of the Device Driver Interface (DDI), which translates Direct3D 9 (D3D9) commands into Direct3D 12 (D3D12) commands. This layer allows old applications to run in environments that support only D3D12, and may be useful for implementing D3D9 based on vkd3d and VKD3D-Proton projects, offering Direct3D 12 implementation […]

Release of VirtualBox 6.1.26

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Oracle has released a corrective update for the VirtualBox 6.1.26 virtualization system, noting 5 fixes. Key changes include: in the Linux platform additions, a regressive change from the previous release has been fixed, which caused mouse cursor displacement when using the VMSVGA virtual adapter in a multi-monitor configuration. Screen artifacts when restoring saved sessions have been eliminated in the VMSVGA driver.

Release of PulseAudio sound server 15.0

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The PulseAudio 15.0 sound server has been released, acting as an intermediary between applications and various low-level sound subsystems, abstracting hardware interaction. PulseAudio allows for volume control and sound mixing at the level of individual applications, organizing input, mixing, and output of sound with multiple input and output channels or sound cards, and enables dynamic changes to sound format.

GitHub has established a service to protect developers from unfair DMCA takedowns.

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GitHub has announced the establishment of a service providing free legal assistance to open-source developers accused of violating Section 1201 of the DMCA, which prohibits circumvention of technical protection measures such as DRM. The service will be overseen by attorneys from Stanford Law School, with funding provided by the new Developer Defense Fund, which has allocated one million dollars for its operation.

Release of nDPI 4.0 Deep Packet Inspection System

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The ntop project, which develops tools for traffic capture and analysis, has released the nDPI 4.0 packet deep inspection toolkit, continuing the development of the OpenDPI library. The nDPI project was initiated after an unsuccessful attempt to submit changes to the OpenDPI repository, which has remained unsupported. The nDPI code is written in C and is distributed under the LGPLv3 license. The project enables the identification of protocols used in traffic.

Release of DXVK 1.9.1, implementing Direct3D 9/10/11 over the Vulkan API.

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The DXVK 1.9.1 layer is now available, providing an implementation of DXGI (DirectX Graphics Infrastructure), Direct3D 9, 10, and 11, operating through call translation in the Vulkan API. DXVK requires drivers that support API Vulkan 1.1, such as Mesa RADV 20.2, NVIDIA 415.22, Intel ANV 19.0, and AMDVLK. DXVK can be used to run 3D applications and games.

Release of the reference implementation of the cryptographic hash function BLAKE3 1.0

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The release of the reference implementation of the cryptographic hash function BLAKE3 1.0 has occurred, notable for its very high hash computation performance while ensuring reliability at the level of SHA-3. In tests generating a hash for a 16 KB file, BLAKE3 with a 256-bit key outperforms SHA3-256 by 17 times, SHA-256 by 14 times, SHA-512 by 9 times, SHA-1 by 6 times, and […]

Third beta release of the Haiku R1 operating system

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After a year of development, the third beta release of the Haiku R1 operating system has been published. Initially, the project was created in response to the closure of the BeOS OS and developed under the name OpenBeOS, but was renamed in 2004 due to trademark claims related to the use of the BeOS name. To assess the performance of the new release, several bootable Live images (x86, x86-64) have been prepared. The source code largely […]

Introducing Cambalache, a new tool for GTK interface development

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At the GUADEC 2021 conference, Cambalache, a new rapid interface development tool for GTK 3 and GTK 4, was introduced, utilizing the MVC paradigm and a philosophy emphasizing the importance of the data model. One of the most noticeable differences from Glade is the support for maintaining multiple user interfaces within a single project. The project code is written in Python and is licensed under GPLv2. To ensure support […]

The initiative to assess hardware performance in the upcoming release of Debian 11

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An open beta test for the upcoming release of Debian 11 has been launched by the community, which even inexperienced beginners can participate in. Full automation has been achieved by including the hw-probe package in the new version of the distribution, which can autonomously determine the performance of individual devices from logs. A daily updated repository of tested hardware configurations has been organized. The repository will continue to be updated until […]

Release of the decentralized video broadcasting platform PeerTube 3.3

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The release of the decentralized platform for video hosting and broadcasting PeerTube 3.3 has taken place. PeerTube offers an independent alternative to YouTube, Dailymotion, and Vimeo, utilizing a peer-to-peer communication-based content distribution network that connects users' browsers. The project's developments are distributed under the AGPLv3 license. Key innovations: The ability to create a personalized homepage for each instance of PeerTube has been provided. On the homepage […]

A new installer is being developed for FreeBSD.

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With the support of the FreeBSD Foundation, a new installer is being developed for FreeBSD, which, unlike the currently used bsdinstall installer, will be able to operate in graphical mode and will be more user-friendly. Currently, the new installer is at the experimental prototype stage but can already perform basic installation operations. An installation […] has been prepared for those interested in participating in testing.

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