GNU Nano 9.3 CLI Text Editor Released with Two Minor Fixes
GNU nano 9.3 is out, fixing long filename clipping in the mini bar and restoring the expected behavior of numeric keypad operator keys.
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COSMIC Desktop 1.11 Adds New Touchpad Options, GPU Fixes
COSMIC 1.11 introduces tap-and-drag and drag lock settings, improves hybrid GPU handling, and fixes several launcher and display issues.
BeamFS Filesystem Proposed for Inclusion in the Linux Kernel
BeamFS, an experimental filesystem designed to detect and repair corrupted data, has been submitted for review by Linux kernel developers.
qBittorrent 5.3 Released with Web UI Improvements, Security Fixes
qBittorrent 5.3 brings Web UI enhancements, improved torrent management, new networking options, and important security fixes.
KDE Plasma 6.8.1 Released with KWin Fixes, RDP Improvements
KDE Plasma 6.8.1 is out with KWin stability fixes, improved Windows RDP compatibility, and fixes for Discover, Spectacle, and Wayland.
Bitwarden Moves Official App Builds to Commercial License, Keeps GPLv3 Version
Bitwarden moves official app builds to commercial licensing while keeping GPLv3 versions available on GitHub, with potential differences in future features.
APT 3.3.4 Adds SHA3 Support, Strengthens Download Verification
Debian's APT 3.3.4 package manager adds SHA3 hashing support, strengthens download verification, and improves command-line usability.
Lightpanda 1.0 Released as Lightweight Headless Browser Exits Beta
Lightpanda 1.0 is out of beta after two years of development, bringing improved web compatibility, stronger security, and production readiness.
LXD 6.10 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released as New LTS
LXD 6.10 LTS is out with new image registries, improved disaster recovery, enhanced clustering, and long-term support through 2031.
BleachBit 6.0.6 Cleaner and Privacy Tool Released with Faster File Wiping
BleachBit 6.0.6 improves cleaning performance, adds Helium browser and Docker Desktop support, and fixes Linux permission issues.
