7-Zip 24.09 File Archiver Enhances LZMA Compression

7-Zip 24.09 open-source file archiver enhances compression with larger default dictionaries, new hash checksums, improved APM/HFS support, and bug fixes.

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Lutris 0.5.18 Brings Default Dark Theme and Cover-Art Display

Lutris 0.5.18 open-source game manager for Linux brings default dark theme, advanced search tags, new game sources, DXVK v2.4 support, and more.

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Proxmox Backup Server 3.3: Push Sync, Webhooks, and Optimized Backups

Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 brings faster backups, "push" sync jobs, removable data stores, webhook notifications, and more.

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LXD 6.2 Introduces CDI for Flexible GPU Integration

LXD 6.2 system container manager rolls out with GPU passthrough via CDI, enhanced VM migration, TLS fine-grained access, and more.

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Calibre 7.22 Introduces System Tray Restart Option

Calibre 7.22 ebook manager introduces improved Read Aloud features, system tray restart action, and bug fixes for Windows, macOS, DOCX, and PDF input.

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Last Arch Linux ISO Release for 2024 Brings Linux Kernel 6.12 and Archinstall 3.0

Arch Linux 2024.12.01 is out now as the first Arch Linux ISO snapshot to include the latest and greatest Linux 6.12 kernel series by default, which should give you a boost when detecting hardware, especially on newer devices but also older ones where previous Arch Linux ISOs didn’t detect some of your components.

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OpenStreetMap Migrates to Debian 12 for Enhanced Performance

After 18 years on Ubuntu, OpenStreetMap (OSM) migrates its servers to Debian 12 Bookworm for a faster, more stable mapping experience.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: December 1st, 2024

Check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week in the 9to5Linux weekly roundup for December 1st, 2024.

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NixOS 24.11: Plasma 6.2, GNOME 47, and a Massive Package Overhaul

NixOS 24.11 "Vicuna" has been released with over 8100 new packages, GNOME 47, Plasma 6.2, and Darwin SDK updates. Here's more on that!

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Weston 14.0: DRM-Backend, Color Management, and Output Mirroring

Recently, both Weston 14.0, and 14.0.1 (bug fix) were released. Here's at look at some of the highlights and changes for this latest release of Wayland's reference compositor.

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4X RPG 'Heart of the Machine' from Arcen Games (AI War) releases January 2025

DXVK-Sarek for old GPUs v1.10.4 released

Half-Life 2 co-op mod Synergy upgraded for the Half-Life 2 20th Anniversary Update

Jingle Jam gaming charity event is back with a fresh set of games

The best Linux distribution for gaming in 2025

Prime Gaming December 3rd edition, new titles coming twice this week - lots for Steam Deck / Linux

KDE's 2024 fundraiser hits the goal - clearly their donation pop-up works

Vulkan API 1.4 released with new required extensions, better 8K rendering

Disney Black Friday Humble Bundle has 17 classics for you like Star Wars and LEGO

Motorsport Games delisting all NASCAR games after iRacing license transfer

Inventory management battler NeoDuel: Backpack Monsters gets new content - we have keys to give away

Looks like Discord finally fixed Linux screen and audio sharing with Wayland

Lutris game manager v0.5.18 released with improved GOG and itch.io support, various other features

Blizzard are delisting Warcraft I and II from GOG, so GOG adds a special discount and will keep them updated

Linux share remains above 2% in the November 2024 Steam Survey thanks to Steam Deck

Proton 9.0-4 Beta updated with more game fixes needing testing on Steam Deck / Linux

Here's the most played Steam Deck games for November 2024

Free & open source RPG 'Veloren' update compilation - weeks 233 to 241

Best cheap Steam Deck / Linux games in the Steam Autumn Sale 2024

The latest from Prime Gaming - November 29 edition - more for Steam Deck / Linux

Project Zomboid set for a massive update that should get a Beta before Christmas

Theme park builder Parkitect gets a campaign editor and a new DLC is on the way

itch.io Creator Day is live today where they take no cut from devs, along with their Autumn Sale

Survival game The Last Plague: Blight adds controller support, great for Steam Deck

Modding support returns to Dome Keeper in the latest update

Baldur's Gate 3 will get cross-play, a photo mode and 12 subclasses next year

Latin cowboy casual farming sim Gaucho and the Grassland new demo released

The Raw Fury Humble Bundle is an awesome deal with 11 Steam Deck Verified games

LIGHT OF MOTIRAM takes Horizon Zero Dawn and turns it into a co-op survival game

We're getting a Palworld x Terraria crossover, major Palworld update in December

The new Nexus Mods open source cross-platform app adds Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord support

Mesa 24.2.8 released for Linux with bug fixes, last update for the 24.2 series

You can get a free copy of both Breathedge and Dark Sector right now

Incredible retro FPS Selaco adds a new 'Special Campaign' in another huge update

Steam Deck hits 17,000 games playable and verified

Steam Autumn Sale is live for you to empty your wallets, Steam Awards open for nominations

New Steam Controller 2 and VR controller designs got leaked

GOG's Black Friday Sale is live now with some big discounts

Huge new Proton 9.0-4 update for Steam Deck / Linux now in need of testing

TRX an open-source reimplementation of Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider 2 keeps expanding

Slay the Princess hits a big milestone with over 500,000 copies sold

Driveloop is a mental mixture of Mad Max and Vampire Survivors

Dev of Proton Sarek for older GPUs has forked DXVK to backport game settings and improve compatibility

Action-platformer metroidvania Janosik 2 will be a 'bigger, bolder adventure' launching December 9

PlaytronOS Alpha 2 brings expanded NVIDIA support, more handheld PC support and much more

Steam Client Beta fixes up NVIDIA bugs on Linux with Game Recording and Remote Play

2K Launcher is finally no more - that's at least one publisher making things better for gamers

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core teaser trailer has me excited for more rock and stone

Proton Experimental for Steam Deck / Linux fixes Disgaea 4 Complete+, Final Fantasy XIV and various other games

Unrailed 2: Back on Track gets Steam Deck Verified