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After two months of development, Linus Torvalds has released Linux kernel 5.14. Among the most noticeable changes are the new system calls quotactl_fd() and memfd_secret(), the removal of ide and raw drivers, a new input/output priority controller for cgroups, the SCHED_CORE task scheduling mode, and infrastructure for creating verified BPF program loaders. The new version incorporates 15883 fixes from 2002 developers, with the patch size being 69 […]
All users of the stable version of the Chrome browser have been informed about a change that activates new code by default for output organization on systems with an X server, based on the use of the Ozone layer, which abstracts interaction with the graphics subsystem. The use of Ozone allows for support of both X11 and Wayland in a single Chrome build, without being tied to any specific graphics subsystem. The old backend, which only supports operation through […]
A new version of Delta Chat 1.22 has been released — a messenger that uses email as a transport instead of its own servers (chat-over-email, a specialized email client that operates as a messenger). The application code is distributed under the GPLv3 license, while the core library is available under the MPL 2.0 license (Mozilla Public License). The release is available on Google Play and F-Droid. A similar desktop version is delayed. In the new […]
The release of the anonymous network I2P 1.5.0 and C++ client i2pd 2.39.0 has taken place. We remind you that I2P is a multi-layered anonymous distributed network operating over the regular internet, actively using end-to-end encryption, ensuring anonymity and isolation. In the I2P network, you can anonymously create websites and blogs, send instant messages and emails, exchange files, and organize P2P networks. The base I2P client is written […]
A vulnerability (CVE-2021-3634) has been identified in the libssh library (not to be confused with libssh2), which is intended for adding client and server support for the SSHv2 protocol in C programs. This vulnerability leads to a buffer overflow when initiating the key change (rekey) process using a key exchange mechanism that employs a different hashing algorithm. The issue has been resolved in release 0.9.6. The essence of the problem is that the key change operation […]
The experimental branch of the open implementation of WinAPI — Wine 6.16 has been released. Since the release of version 6.15, 36 bug reports have been closed and 443 changes have been made. The most important changes include: An initial version of the backend for joysticks supporting the HID (Human Interface Devices) protocol has been proposed. Improved support for themes on high pixel density (highDPI) screens. Continued preparations for implementing […]
The release of the LibreELEC 10.0 project has been announced, developing a fork of the OpenELEC distribution for building home theaters. The user interface is based on the Kodi media center. Images are prepared for booting from USB drives or SD cards (32-bit and 64-bit x86, Raspberry Pi 4, various devices on Rockchip and Amlogic chips). With LibreELEC, you can turn any computer into a media center and work with […]
An update of the specialized build of the DogLinux distribution (Debian LiveCD in the style of Puppy Linux), built on the package base of Debian 11 "Bullseye," has been prepared and is intended for testing and maintaining PCs and laptops. It includes applications such as GPUTest, Unigine Heaven, ddrescue, WHDD, and DMDE. The distribution allows you to test hardware functionality, stress the CPU and GPU, and check SMART HDD and NVMe […]
The results of the experiment on launching Linux within a virtual 3D space of the multiplayer online game VRChat, which allows the upload of 3D models with custom shaders, have been published. To implement the intended idea, a RISC-V architecture emulator was created, run on the GPU side as a pixel (fragment) shader (VRChat does not support compute shaders and UAVs). The emulator code is published under the MIT license. The emulator is based on […]
An update for the Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS distribution has been formed, which includes changes related to improved hardware support, updates to the Linux kernel and graphics stack, and bug fixes in the installer and bootloader. Additionally, current updates for several hundred packages related to vulnerabilities and stability issues have been included. Simultaneously, similar updates for Ubuntu Budgie 20.04.3 LTS, Kubuntu […]
The developers of the GNOME project have introduced a new application directory at apps.gnome.org, which features a selection of the best applications created in line with the GNOME community philosophy and seamlessly integrated with the desktop. Three sections are proposed: main applications, additional applications from the community developed under the GNOME Circle initiative, and applications for developers. The directory also includes mobile applications created with […]
The Document Foundation has published download statistics for the week following the release of LibreOffice 7.2. It is reported that LibreOffice 7.2.0 was downloaded 473 thousand times. In comparison, the long-stagnant project Apache OpenOffice garnered 456 thousand downloads for its release 4.1.10, which included only a few fixes, in the first week after its launch, and 666 thousand downloads in the second week […]