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Mesa 26.0 Release: Discover the New Features in the Latest Open-Source Graphics Stack
The Mesa 26.0 open-source graphics stack has been officially released, marking a significant update that enhances several graphics drivers with new features and improvements. A standout feature of this version is the improved raytracing performance for the RADV Vulkan driver optimized for AMD GPUs. Among the most notable additions is KosmicKrisp, a new Vulkan to…
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Linux Mint’s Shift: Fewer Releases on the Horizon?
Linux Mint’s development team is contemplating a significant shift from their traditional six-month release schedule. Project lead Clement Lefebvre has expressed that extending the development cycle could enable the team to devote more resources to creating new features rather than rushing to meet their current deadlines. If this change is implemented, it may impact the…
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MythTV 36.0 Released: Enhancements and FFmpeg 8 Support in the Latest Open-Source Media Center
MythTV has released version 36.0, its latest stable open-source media center software, which offers a broad spectrum of features such as TV recording, video playback, and the ability to view photos and play music. This new version has been developed over the past year and incorporates support for FFmpeg 8, a significant update to the…
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CrossOver 26 Launches with Wine 11.0 and NTSync Support: What You Need to Know
CodeWeavers has unveiled CrossOver 26, the latest iteration of their commercial software designed to enable users to run Windows games and applications on Linux and macOS. This version is built on Wine 11.0, the most recent stable release which includes over 6,000 modifications and fixes, along with NTSync support aimed at enhancing performance for Windows…
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GNU Binutils 2.46: Exciting New Features for AMD Zen6 CPUs, SFrame v3, and Beyond!
The GNU Binutils project has released version 2.46 of its collection of binary tools for GNU/Linux systems. This latest version includes significant enhancements, such as support for AMD’s upcoming Zen6 processors and new extensions for RISC-V, including sdtrig 1.0 and ssstrict 1.0. Additionally, it supports the remaining ARMv9.6 instructions and introduces features for ARMv9.7, with…
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Introducing Cine: A Sleek MPV-Powered Video Player for GNOME
Cine is a newly developed MPV-based video player for Linux, tailored specifically for the GNOME desktop environment. Designed with simplicity in mind, Cine presents a clean user interface that utilizes the entire screen for video display without distractions. Player controls appear as overlays and automatically fade when not in use, enhancing the cinematic experience. The…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from February 8th, 2026
The latest edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup highlights significant happenings in the Linux world for the week ending February 8th, 2026. Key developments include the release of Linux kernel 6.19, the arrival of LibreOffice 26.2, and updates for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Additionally, Krita 6 has entered public beta, and Ardour 9 has launched as…
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Linux 6.19: Unlocking a 40% Speed Boost for Old AMD GPUs and Enhanced Ext4 Performance
Linus Torvalds has released Linux 6.19, which introduces significant enhancements aimed primarily at AMD GPU users and offers fundamental improvements to the ext4 filesystem. A noteworthy feature of this release is the transition of legacy AMD Radeon GPUs to the modern amdgpu driver, enabling native Vulkan support for older cards such as the Radeon R9…
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PeaZip 10.9 Launches: Enhancing User Experience in Open-Source Archiving
PeaZip has released version 10.9 of its open-source archive manager, enhancing user experience with several new features and improvements. This update, which follows the release of version 10.8, introduces alternative context menus for "Open with" and "Rename" actions, as well as new keyboard shortcuts for the text and hex viewers. A notable enhancement is the…
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Exciting News: Ubuntu 26.04 Set to Launch on SpacemiT’s K3 (RISC-V RVA23 SoC)
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is set to be available on the SpacemiT K3, the first commercially available processor compliant with the RISC-V RVA23 standard. This collaboration between Canonical and the China-based SpacemiT aims to enhance support for RISC-V processors, with Ubuntu 24.04 also being compatible with the SpacemiT K1 AI chip, which lacks the advanced features…
