Category: Apps
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Pinta 3.0 Released: New GTK4 Port and Exciting Effects in Open-Source Painting Software
Pinta 3.0 has officially been released, marking a significant upgrade to this open-source, cross-platform paint program developed with GTK#. The new version is compatible with GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms, and it comes with a range of new features following nearly a year of development. The highlight of Pinta 3.0 is its port to the…
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Introducing OpenSSL 3.5: Enhanced Security with PQC Algorithms and Server-Side QUIC Support
OpenSSL 3.5 has officially launched, marking a significant update for this open-source library that enables secure communications over networks for various applications and websites. This new version comes just over six months after the previous OpenSSL 3.4 release. One of the notable features in OpenSSL 3.5 is support for server-side QUIC (RFC 9000) along with…
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APT 3.0: The New Debian Package Manager with a Revamped Command-Line Interface
The Debian Project has released APT 3.0, a significant update for the Debian command-line package manager. This new version unveils a revamped user interface designed for improved usability. The updated command-line output is now presented in a clear, columnar layout, equipped with color coding—red for removals and green for changes—making it simpler for users to…
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Calibre 8.2 Update: Enhanced Kobo Driver Now Supports New Tolino Firmware
Calibre 8.2 has been officially released by developer Kovid Goyal, introducing significant updates to the popular open-source ebook management software. This new version improves the Kobo driver, ensuring compatibility with the latest Tolino firmware and addressing a prior issue where the Kobo renderer ignored hyphenation and extra CSS additions in KEPUB files. In addition to…
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Mozilla Thunderbird 137: New Features and Enhancements in the Latest Open-Source Email Client Release
Mozilla Thunderbird has released version 137 of its open-source email, calendar, address book, chat, and news client. This update includes several bug fixes aimed at improving existing functionalities. Notably, the system tray icon on Linux systems has been disabled until its functionality can be restored. The update also introduces support for Windows systems, allowing file…
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Explore the New Contrast Control Settings in Firefox 138: Now Available for Public Beta Testing!
Mozilla has released the Firefox 138 beta, offering new features focused on enhancing user accessibility and tab management. Building on the foundation laid by Firefox 137, this update is significant as it includes the ability to copy links for background tabs directly from the tabstrip context menu for both Linux and macOS users. Additionally, Firefox…
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Mozilla Firefox 137 Launches with HEVC Playback Support for Linux Users
Mozilla has released Firefox 137, an update for its open-source web browser, ahead of the official release date of April 1, 2025. This version brings several new features and enhancements, particularly for Linux users. One significant addition is support for HEVC playback on Linux systems, enhancing the ability to play high-efficiency video codec files. Moreover,…
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Archinstall 3.0.3 Enhances Limine Bootloader Support in Arch Linux Installer
The Arch Linux Installer, Archinstall, has been updated to version 3.0.3, the latest maintenance release in the Archinstall 3.0 series. This update brings several significant improvements and bug fixes, particularly enhancing the support for the Limine bootloader. Among the key updates, Archinstall 3.0.3 introduces support for Unified Kernel Images (UKI) and organizes the Limine configuration…
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Shotcut 25.03: Exciting New Features in the Latest Release of Your Favorite Open-Source Video Editor
Shotcut 25.03 has been officially released, introducing a range of new features for this open-source, cross-platform video editing software compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update comes just two months following the release of Shotcut 25.01 and includes enhancements designed to streamline video editing tasks. Key features of Shotcut 25.03 include the addition of…
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GIMP 3.0.2 Released: Enhancements to Flatpak Bundle and Bug Fixes Unveiled
The GIMP project has announced the release of GIMP 3.0.2, which serves as the first maintenance update for the popular open-source image editor. This update focuses on enhancing the Flatpak bundle, addressing several user-reported issues, including UI glitches, crashes when selecting a brush in Icon Grid view, and packaging problems for macOS and Windows. Specific…
