Lutris 0.5.18 brings a range of enhancements, featuring the latest GE-Proton build for Wine, a dark theme, cover-art display, 'Uncategorized' view, hidden preferences, refined tags for game searches, updated APIs for Flathub and Amazon, as well as Itch.io source integration. The platform provides installers for both Linux and Windows for the same game, supports DirectX 8 through DXVK v2.4, includes Ayatana Application Indicators, offers Ruffle runner options, features updated download links, and enhances error reporting.
A new version of Pgpool-II, a tool for PostgreSQL, has been released, providing features such as connection pooling, load balancing, and automatic failover.
OWASP CRS 4.9.0 comprises a set of attack detection rules intended for compatibility with ModSecurity or alternative web application firewalls. Several important changes have been made to the update, such as adding a variable to get around response rules, adding fish shell files to restricted-files.data, and adding quantitative testing to the Git workflow.
Apache NetBeans 24-rc5 has been released with enhancements to manage diagnostics with position -1 during the error/warning index process, as well as improvements to the speed of publishing diagnostics during project scans.
Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 has been released, showcasing updates and enhancements driven by user feedback. The latest version is built on Debian 12.8 and incorporates the updated Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 as the stable default, with kernel 6.11 available as an optional upgrade. Key features encompass an updated approach for remote synchronization tasks, enhanced support for removable datastores, the introduction of a new webhook notification target, innovative change detection modes aimed at accelerating file-based host and container backups, along with various enhancements for overall client and backend usability.
"AM" Application-Manager 9.1.3 has been released, introducing support for additional programs, NixAppImage support, an update for the Ryujinx situation, cromite, and support for AppBundleHUB.
Eric Engestrom has announced the release of Mesa 24.2.8, marking the final release of the 24.2 series.
The fifth release candidate for Proton-9.0-4 has been made available for testing, featuring an updated version of Wine.
Apache NetBeans 24-RC4 has been released and changed to handle diagnostics with position -1 when creating error/warning indexes.
Samba 4.21.2 represents the most recent stable version within the Samba 4.21 release series. This update resolves issues including smbd not verifying sharemode with OVERWRITE dispositions, a panic occurring in close_directory, winexe compatibility with Samba 4.21, protocol errors, NetrGetLogonCapabilities QueryLevel 2, gss_accept_sec_context, winbindd invoking process_set_title, and enhancements to CTDB.
Wine Staging 9.22 has been released, serving as a testing area for winehq.org, and includes bug fixes and features that have not yet been integrated into the development branch.
The release of Wine 9.22 brings enhancements such as support for display mode virtualization, updated locale data to Unicode CLDR 46, increased network session support in DirectPlay, and the activation of the Wayland driver in the default configuration. The release addresses 19 bugs, encompassing problems with locale settings, Cygwin setup hangs, inconsistent support in MusicBee, unhandled page faults in SnakeQR, as well as issues related to Windows Movie Maker and the active window. The release is made possible through the efforts of numerous individuals.
Proxmox VE 8.3 is now available for download, built on Debian GNU/Linux 12.8 (Bookworm) and featuring an updated Linux kernel 6.8.12-4, with kernel 6.11 available as an opt-in option, along with QEMU 9.0.2, LXC 6.0.0, and ZFS 2.2.6. The release encompasses new features, including support for Ceph Reef and Ceph Squid, enhanced integration of the SDN stack with the firewall, a new webhook notification target, the introduction of a "Tag View" for the resource tree, updated change detection modes to accelerate container backups, and a more efficient guest import process from files in OVF and OVA formats.
Dylan Baker has announced the release of Mesa 24.3.0.
Godot 4.4 dev 5 has been released for testing. A number of changes consist of bug fixes that have been backported to Godot 4.3 and subsequently released in version 4.3.1. As a pre-release software, it is advisable to make frequent backups or utilize a version control system such as Git to ensure the preservation of projects.
PostgreSQL has announced an update for all supported versions, which includes 17.2, 16.6, 15.10, 14.15, 13.18, and 12.22. The update encompasses bug fixes and enhancements, including the restoration of ALTER ROLE functionality. Assign role and modify database settings. Implementing SET ROLE to restore compatibility for timescaledb and other PostgreSQL extensions developed prior to 2024-11-14, addressing issues with logical replication slot restart_lsn, preventing the deletion of WAL files during pg_rewind, and resolving race conditions.
The vkd3d team has announced the release of version 1.14 of their Direct3D to Vulkan translation library, featuring enhancements including support for binary effects disassembler, Metal Shading Language output, and various bug fixes.
OBS Studio 31.0.0 Release Candidate 1 has been launched, resolving multiple issues identified in Beta 1-3. The issues identified encompass the non-appearance of a YouTube dock when switching profiles, a deadlock occurring with configured NVIDIA Audio Filters, a crash resulting from multitrack output failures, macOS crashes linked to audio device disconnections, Windows crashes during D3D12 game captures, intermittent connection errors, Decklink Input/Output complications, modifications to the Auto Configuration Wizard, scripts for reloading, and the removal of legacy QSV code.
The AM-Application-Manager "AM" version 9.1.2 has been released, enabling seamless updates. The results of the application update process are now accessible, and the am -u command can be enhanced with the "--debug" flag. This allows users to see how applications are updated, and different systems may be noticed depending on the application installed. Topgrade users will continue to receive consistent output without any flags. Additional modifications encompass enhanced cleaning of installed items through the "--launcher" option, the integration of launchers and icons from AppImages, and the resolution of a bug in the -t option. The release encompasses enhancements in the grep pattern, PICsimLab, and the AM-updater function.
Another PHP 8.4 update has been released.
