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The codebase for the upcoming release of the Linux kernel 5.9 has accepted changes to the USB subsystem, cleaning up non-politically correct terms. The changes were made in accordance with recently adopted guidelines for using inclusive terminology in the Linux kernel. The code has been cleansed of words like 'slave', 'master', 'blacklist', and 'whitelist'. For example, instead of 'usb slave device', 'usb […]
After six months of development, the release of the GNU C Library (glibc) 2.32 has been published, fully adhering to the ISO C11 and POSIX.1-2017 standards. The new release includes fixes from 67 developers. Among the improvements implemented in Glibc 2.32 are: Support for Synopsys ARC HS (ARCv2 ISA) processors has been added. The port requires at least binutils 2.32, […]
The developer of Telegram Desktop found that the im-desktop client from Mail.ru (apparently the desktop client myteam) copied the old custom animation engine from Telegram Desktop without any changes (according to the author, the quality is not the best). Not only was Telegram Desktop not mentioned initially, but the license for the code was also changed, accordingly, from GPLv3 […]
The first beta release of the new branch of the PHP programming language 8 has been introduced. The release is scheduled for November 26. At the same time, corrective releases for PHP 7.4.9, 7.3.21, and 7.2.33 have been formed, which fix accumulated bugs and vulnerabilities. Key innovations in PHP 8: Inclusion of the JIT compiler, which will enhance performance. Support for named function arguments, allowing values to be passed to a function bound to names, i.e. […]
Canonical has released the first maintenance update for the Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS distribution, which includes updates for several hundred packages related to fixing vulnerabilities and issues impacting stability. The new version also addresses bugs in the installer and bootloader. The release of Ubuntu 20.04.1 marks the completion of the basic stabilization of the LTS release — users of Ubuntu 18.04 will now be prompted to upgrade to […]
OpenBSD-current has added LLVM 10 tooling. It is worth noting that unlike the previously supplied LLVM 8, the tenth version (like the ninth) is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license, whose use is explicitly prohibited by the project's licensing policy. OpenBSD developers had previously discussed changing the license and viewed this action negatively. However, at the Eurobsdconf presentation, it is noted that eventually it will have to be […]
After five years since the last release, the open raster graphics editor Pinta 1.7 has been released, representing an attempt to rewrite the Paint.NET program using GTK. The editor provides a basic set of capabilities for drawing and image processing, targeting beginner users. The interface is maximally simplified, the editor supports unlimited undo history, allows working with multiple layers, and comes with a set of tools […]
The Document Foundation has announced the release of the LibreOffice 7.0 office suite. Ready-to-use installation packages have been prepared for various Linux distributions, Windows, and macOS, as well as an edition for deploying the online version in Docker. In preparing the release, 74% of the changes were made by employees from companies that oversee the project, such as Collabora, Red Hat, and CIB, while 26% of the changes were added by independent enthusiasts. Key innovations: […]
Mozilla has announced its intention to activate the Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP) 2.0 mechanism. Initially, support for ETP 2.0 was added in Firefox 79 but was disabled by default. In the coming weeks, this mechanism is set to be rolled out to all user categories. The main innovation of ETP 2.0 is the addition of protection against tracking through redirects. To bypass […]
The release of the composite server Wayfire 0.5 has taken place, utilizing Wayland and allowing for the creation of resource-light user interfaces with 3D effects in the style of 3D plugins for Compiz (switching screens through a 3D cube, spatial window layout, morphing while working with windows, etc.). Wayfire supports extension through plugins and provides a flexible configuration system. The project code is written in C++ and is distributed […]
Olivier Cochard-Labbé, the creator of the FreeNAS distribution, has presented the release of the specialized BSD Router Project 1.97 (BSDRP), notable for updating the codebase to FreeBSD 12.1. The distribution is designed for creating compact software routers that support a wide range of protocols such as RIP, OSPF, BGP, and PIM. Management is performed via a command-line interface resembling Cisco's CLI. The distribution is available in builds […]
The Document Foundation announced the release of the LibreOffice 7.0 office suite. You can download it using the link. This release highlights the following innovations: Writer Implemented extended list numbering. Numbering types available: [0045] [0046] Bookmarks and fields can be protected from changes Enhanced text rotation management in tables Implemented the ability to create semi-transparent fonts Bookmarks in the text are highlighted […]
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