Volker Dusch has announced the release of the second release candidate for PHP 8.5.0, a highly popular scripting language particularly well-suited for web development. This upcoming version boasts various enhancements, including fixes for critical bugs and issues reported by users, such as OSS-Fuzz issue #447521098 and bug GH-20002 affecting BSD builds with MSAN. The release also includes significant improvements to the Opcache feature, SOAP module, and URI handling, ensuring improved reliability, security, and performance.
OpenSSH 10.1 has been released with a range of improvements and bug fixes that enhance its security, performance, and usability. The release includes deprecation of SHA1 SSHFP records due to known weaknesses, as well as changes to DSCP marking (a.k.a IPQoS) handling to improve interactive traffic prioritization. Additionally, the release addresses various security issues, including disallowing control characters in usernames and relaxing validity checks for literal usernames.
PixiEditor 2.0.1.16 has been released, featuring new tools and improvements to enhance the user experience. The update includes three primary toolsets: Pixel Art, Painting, and Vector, as well as a timeline and animation capabilities for creating complex graphics. Additionally, it introduces nodes such as Posterize, Character Position, Slice Text, and Text Info, which offer more control over image creation and editing.
The latest stable release of GIMP, version 3.0.6, is now available with numerous bug fixes and improvements. This micro-release addresses issues such as usability enhancements for sliders, workarounds for Windows language-specific crashes, and improved transparency handling with filters and transforms. The update also includes several macOS-specific fixes, security enhancements, and improvements to the build process, making GIMP more stable and efficient.
Exim 4.99-RC3 is now available for testing and feedback, marking the third stage in the development process leading to Exim 4.99's official release. This release candidate includes several bug fixes and new features, such as sieve inbox options, a "connection_id" variable, and improved support for IPv6 addresses in MySQL and PgSQL lookups. The build process has also been streamlined with optional experimental features like SPF_PERL and NMH, as well as support for SRV records specifying TLS availability.
A new version of VSCodium has been released, built from Microsoft's vscode repository using community-driven scripts. This update brings the codebase up to date with VS Code 1.104.3 and includes various tweaks to improve accuracy and consistency. The release addresses a small typo in documentation, adds Arabic translation support for desktop files, and applies critical patches for the latest VS Code version.
Zen Browser has released its latest version, 1.16.3b, which offers a harmonious blend of speed, privacy, and productivity for users. This update includes crucial security patches to address vulnerabilities, as well as an updated foundation running on Firefox 143.0.4, enhancing overall performance and compatibility. Several user-reported issues have been resolved, including problems with switching spaces, visual inconsistencies, and the floating URL bar in compact mode. Additionally, automated updates for browser extensions now work as intended, providing users with seamless access to the latest security patches and feature enhancements.
Wine Staging version 10.16 has been released, offering an upgraded experience for running Windows applications on Linux systems with experimental features and patches not yet available in the stable release. The latest update includes rebased code against Wine 10.16, removal of outdated patches, and updates to graphics support sets such as vkd3d-latest and d3dx11_43-D3DX11CreateTextureFromMemory. Additionally, a new patch set called d3dx9-setrawvalue has been added, and the ntdll-NtSetLdtEntries patch has been restored with previously unmerged components.
Wine version 10.16 has been released with several key features and improvements, including rapid synchronization support using NTSync, enhanced WoW64 mode for running 16-bit applications on 32-bit systems, and initial support for D3DKMT objects used in graphics rendering. This release also includes various bug fixes that address issues such as problems with game installers, font rendering, and graphics rendering
A new version of Ungoogled Chromium (141.0.7390.54-1) has been released, focusing on enhanced security, privacy, and user customization while removing Google dependencies. Built on the latest Chromium, it maintains a familiar interface but introduces modifications that empower users over their online activities. Notable features include disabling Google-related functionalities, blocking internal requests, and removing unnecessary binaries. Customization options, such as new command-line switches and specific Windows features, enhance user control.
Godot 4.5.1 RC 1 is a significant update focused on addressing regressions from version 4.5, including timely fixes to ensure a smooth upgrade to the new version
Mutt version 2.2.15 has been released as a comprehensive text-based mail reader with advanced features such as MIME attachments and encryption via GPG and PGP protocols. Following this release, Mutt 2.2.16 was rolled out to address several critical issues, including an IMAP search/limit bug and a compilation issue. The update also includes a workaround for GSASL SMTP authentication problems affecting some MS servers.
Proxmox Server Solutions has released Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.0, built on top of Debian GNU/Linux 13.1 "Trixie" with a default Linux kernel of 6.14.11-2. The latest version includes updated components such as ZFS 2.3.4, PostgreSQL 17, SpamAssassin 4.0.2, and ClamAV 1.4.3 for enhanced email security. Key features in Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.0 include a modern Quarantine UI on mobile browsers, improved Single-Sign-On functionality, and postfix configuration template synchronization with upstream recommendations.
Ungoogled Chromium version 140.0.7339.213-1 has been released, providing an alternative browser focused on enhanced security, privacy, and customization. Built on the latest Chromium release, it minimizes reliance on Google services by removing related functionalities, blocking internal requests, and stripping unnecessary binaries. Key features include user-configurable command-line options, a custom search engine suggestions field, and enhanced controls over online activities like converting pop-ups into tabs and specific Windows functionalities regarding downloaded files.
The Mesa 3D Graphics Library has released version 25.2.4, a bugfix update that addresses various issues and improves performance. The release includes contributions from multiple developers who have fixed errors, optimized code, and added support for new features such as OpBitcast in the SPIR-V compiler. Drivers like anv, iris, and gallivm have seen significant improvements, including enhanced tiling, faster clears, and improved handling of u8/u16 const loads.
Roundcube Webmail's next major version, 1.7 Beta 2, has been released for testing. This release includes several notable improvements, such as full support for early versions of PHP 8.5 and added IPv6 support for database DSNs, as well as enhancements to phishing detection features and security-related changes. The update also introduces improved test tooling and marks the end of support for Internet Explorer, with several minor tweaks included in the release. Users are recommended to test the new version in a separate environment before migrating existing configurations to avoid any potential losses.
Thaddeus Crews has announced the release of Godot 4.6 dev 1, a free and open-source game engine that empowers developers to create stunning 2D and 3D games, as well as cross-platform projects and XR experiences. This initial development snapshot includes a significant portion of high-quality bug fixes and some exclusive enhancements for Godot 4.6. The release serves as both a foundation for 4.6 and a precursor to the upcoming 4.5.1-stable version, with many changes already slated for backporting to ensure a smooth transition.
The latest version of Zen Browser, 1.16.2b, has been released with several enhancements to improve the browsing experience. The updated version features improved command bar functionality, optimized URL Bar command search, and a more immersive interface when using compact mode and fullscreen mode together. The development team has also addressed various bugs, including issues with symbols on certain languages for flatpack users and the visibility of the mute button on collapsed sidebars. Additionally, URL Bar commands are now enabled regardless of the browser's language setting, providing a consistent user experience.
OBS Studio has released version 32.0.1, addressing several key issues from the previous version to improve stability and functionality. The update resolves a potential crash when accessing source properties, fixes browser sources malfunctioning after scene switching, and corrects audio deduplication logic issues with Audio Capture Source devices. Additionally, Multitrack Video settings are now accessible for Custom Services users.
Samba 4.23.1 has been released, addressing several critical issues in the previous version. The update includes fixes for bugs such as incomplete bind configuration and winbind crashes, ensuring improved stability and performance.
