Sync Updates for Week 39, 2024
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Sync Updates for Week 38, 2024
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Sync Updates for Week 37, 2024
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Sync Updates for Week 36, 2024
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Sync Updates for Week 35, 2024
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Sync Updates for Week 33, 2024
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What?! This feels like out of nowhere? Wasn't Chelsea pursuing Samu Omorodion but then collapsed? Then pressured to buy Joao Felix.
Sync Updates for Week 31, 2024
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Sync Updates for Week 30, 2024
No summary, post is pretty short. Also questions: Do you like the summary? Which method you like most? Is it useful at all?
Sync Updates for Week 29, 2024
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Heya folks! It's news time! Hereโs the latest roundup from Solus.
Kernel Updates:
** kernels are updated to v6.9.10 (current) and v6.6.41 (LTS). The BORE scheduler is also updated to v5.2.4 on linux-current. These kernel updates include significant changes to the initrd:
- Removed previous init implementation that relied on symlink hacks.
- Added additional firmware paths to enable proper firmware file pickup.
- Included a depmod.conf file to adjust the kernel module search path within the initrd.
- Added a /.dracut-depmod-invalidate file to NVIDIA kernel module initrds to run depmod in the initrd, generating a new index.
- Adapted NVIDIA modules to the new changes.
- Temporarily moved the nvidia-glx-driver linux-current initrd to a subpackage due to user reports of issues with the 6.9 kernel.
- Disabled firmware initrd generation for NVIDIA drivers older than v555.x.
These changes make early KMS for NVIDIA cleaner and more maintainable. Weโre looking for testers to join the packaging channel on Matrix to help improve this process further!
KDE Updates:
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KDE Plasma:
- Updated to 6.1.3.
- Bugfix release with translations and fixes including:
- KWin Plugins nightlight: Relax custom times constraints.
- KWin Tiling: Donโt put maximized windows in tile.
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KDE Frameworks:
- Updated to 6.4.0.
MariaDB Update:
- MariaDB:
- Updated to v10.11.
- Changes to the package:
- mariadb-libs is now mariadb-common.
- Moved libmariadbd.so to mariadb-server, reducing mariadb-common size.
- Reorganized utilities and man pages, added mariadb-errmsg.
- Made mariadb and libdbi-drivers stateless.
- Added perl-dbd-mariadb to replace perl-dbd-mysql.
Other Notable Updates:
- OBS Studio: Updated to 30.2 with UI updates, Hybrid MP4 recording, multitrack video output, and Nvidia NVENC support. Full release notes.
- Pipewire: Updated to v1.2. Read more.
- Abseil C++ (abseil-cpp): Updated to v20240116.2. Testing libraries moved to -devel package, reducing install size.
- PPP: Updated to 2.5.0. Many VPN packages updated. Please report any breakages.
- typos: Added to the repository. A tool to find and correct spelling mistakes in source code.
Deprecations:
- Kodi: Deprecated due to rebuild issues. Users are recommended to switch to the flatpak version or explore alternatives like Jellyfin.
- yubikey-manager-qt and ajour: Also deprecated.
Taskforce Updates:
Our Solus Package Taskforce has been diligently working to bring the repository up to current standards:
- Appstream Metainfo: 216 packages (down 13) need appstream metainfo added.
- Homepage Key: 307 packages (down 12) left without homepages.
- Build Failures: 16 packages (down 2) do not build.
- Obsolete Macros: 6 cargo packages (down 15).
- Tagged for Deprecation: 42 packages (down 2).
Security Updates:
- graalvm: Updated to 22.3.3-7. Includes fixes for CVE-2023-22006, CVE-2023-22036, CVE-2023-22041, CVE-2023-22044, CVE-2023-22045, CVE-2023-22049, CVE-2023-22051.
- libraw: Updated to 0.21.2-19. Includes fixes for CVE-2023-1729.
- nasm: Updated to 2.16.03-19. Includes fixes for CVE-2022-46456.
- openvpn: Updated to 2.6.12-36. Includes fixes for CVE-2024-5594.
- qt5-base: Updated to 5.15.14-106. Includes fixes for CVE-2024-39936.
- qt6-base: Updated to 6.7.2-30. Includes fixes for CVE-2024-39936.
Be sure to install all updates for the latest security protections.
Thatโs all for this week, folks! Tune in next week for more Solus news.
Dropping AppArmor Kernel Patches
Heya folks! With the 6.9 update to our Current branch of the Linux kernel, we are dropping the AppArmor patchset from Canonical. This means
> Heya folks! With the 6.9 update to our Current branch of the Linux kernel, we are dropping the AppArmor patchset from Canonical. This means
https://cosocial.ca/@evan/112781514769461376
No more issue needs to be triaged as clarified by Evan Prodromou. Bad wording by Johannes Erst.
I read that, but shouldn't that also factor when accepting the role? I just cannot believe that someone taking PhD course without months of planning. Or is it the plan from the start that she takes the role as Executive Director until her PhD course set in stone? I don't known. I agree that if you cannot juggle both roles, it is a responsible move to take one and leave the other. It is just the foundation kinda big her up so much at the start, then after a short tenure she leaves the role. That rubs me the wrong way. Still, I wish the best for her and the foundation going forward.
Creating five years road map and then leaves after only ten months in charge? Not a good look.
Congrats to blaze, no way anyone surpassing the points. This has been great. Cheers! (If only I joined from the first round!)
Remember to be nice to Moshidon devs (and also other free application devs). AFAIK, the lead developer for moshidon is a teenager, they could do with minimal rant in the void. Cheers!
Sync Updates for Week 27, 2024
No Summary this week as the post is pretty short
Cheers!
It should have stop here, so my prediction become exactly correct. Well
I need Italy to score 1 goal to get my preditions exactly correct, but they are more likely concede goal.
Sync Updates for Week 26, 2024
Sync Updates
- Node.js 20 is now in the repository, and it is co-installable with Node.js 18. Some applications, however, are still using very old versions of Node.js. As such, they have to be removed. This list includes:
beekeeper-studio
mailspring
kitematic
mongosh
emscripten
package is also in need of a maintainer, or else it, too, will be removed from the repository.linux-firmware
is now compressed using zstd. This should save around 400-500MB on end user systems.pinentry
has been updated to 1.3.0. We now build GTK4 and Qt6 frontends for it. A wrapper script will detect at launch, the DE you are running, and will use a suitable frontends for said DE.- Qt is now at version 6.7.2. This release contains over 200 bug fixes, security enhancements, and other improvements.
- XWayland 24.1 has landed in the repository, bringing explicit sync for GNOME Wayland users using AMD/Intel hardware.
- The Steam udev rules have been moved into their own subpackage, named
steam-udev-rules
. People using the Steam flatpak can now install it to enable use of gaming controllers with the flatpak version of Steam.
New Packages
- Several XApps have been added to the repository this week. If you haven't heard of them, XApps are generic applications for traditional GTK desktop environments that don't aim to integrate only in one environment. The following applications have been added:
xed
, a text editorxviewer
, an image viewer based on Eye of GNOMExviewer-plugins
, a collection of plugins for XViewerxreader
, a PDF viewerpix
, a photo organization application based on gThumb
- Other new packages available in the repository this week :
ryujinx
, a Nintendo Switch emulatordistrobox
fooyin
, a customizable music playerlime3ds
, a Nintendo 3DS emulator, replacing Citranxsiv
, an image viewer, replacing xsiv
Staff Updates
We formed a taskforce to handle our repository housekeeping tasks. This taskforce will mostly do mundane, but much needed, chores for our packages repository. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Adding appstream metainfo - 316 packages (+8 font packages) need appstream metainfo added
- Adding homepage key - 435 packages left without homepage (Down from 2300 packages in October 2023)
- Fixing packages that do not build - 18 packages do not build
- Replace obsolete macros in recipes
- Tagging packages for deprecation
Most of these tasks are beginner-friendly, and can be a great way to learn Solus packaging. We invite anyone that has the time and inclination to join us!
Security Updates
ghostscript
was updated to 9.56.1-27. Includes security fixes for CVE-2023-28879, CVE-2023-38559, CVE-2023-43115, CVE-2023-52722, CVE-2024-29510, CVE-2024-33869, CVE-2024-33870, CVE-2024-33871.kerberos
was updated to 1.21.3-22. Includes security fixes for CVE-2024-37371.wget
was updated to 1.24.5-33. Includes security fixes for CVE-2024-38428.
While I don't recommend using unmaintained version of an OS, you can find Fedora torrent files here. Might as well explore other distro if Fedora doesn't work for your laptop. (I am biased with Solus).
This round, everybody predict badly. Still keeping my yellow cap tho. I am coming for you Jack!
Poland, Master of Consistency
Don't mind me wearing my yellow cap ๐
Sync Updates for Week 25, 2024
This summary is generated by me (lol)
Sync updates
Applications updates
- KDE Gear has been updated to 24.05.1
- OBS Studio was updated to 30.1.2.
- Clear Boot Manager (CBM) now supports multiple kernel-dependent initrd extensions. This allows the graphics driver to initialize earlier in the boot, which can reduce flickering.
New application
- Papers has been added to the repository this cycle. It is a new PDF viewer for the GNOME desktop.
Development updates
- As a part of our plan to fully remove Python 2, the Solus Software Center will be replaced by GNOME Software and KDE Discover, since we don't have the developers to maintain the Solus SC application.
- In order for us to be able to do that, AppStream metainfo files have to be added to packages so they show up in the new software centers. There are 319 packages that need metainfo added before a switch can be made.
- Adding metainfo is a good and simple way to get started with packaging. We have an issue up on our tracker reagrding this effort. If you would like to help, get in touch in the Solus Packaging room on Matrix.
Security updates
mbedtls
was updated to 2.28.8-14. Includes security fixes for CVE-2024-28960.
I am joining!
Sync Updates for Weeks 23 and 24, 2024
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Sync Summary
- Rust has been updated to 1.79.
- Nheko has been updated to 0.12.0. Note that upstream Qt6 has an issue with scrolling with mouse scroll wheels, to work around this, we've added a downstream patch. As this downstream patch is a significant departure from how it works with upstream Nheko, please report any issues with scrolling on the Solus issue trackers.
- VLC was updated to 3.0.21. VLC package was modified to split it between the binary and the library portion, meaning that VLC should now be able to be uninstalled on Plasma.
- Bash will now inherit the $PATH from the process that spawned it, rather than resetting it.
- An issue was fixed where some processes or services couldn't find configuration files.
- All packages that shipped files in /etc/xdg have been fixed to ship them in the correct stateless directory instead.
Desktop Updates
- GNOME has been updated to 46.2. This is a bugfix update, and should be a safe and uneventful upgrade from 46.1.
- KDE Frameworks has been updated to 6.3.0. This release contains many fixes and improvements to the KDE Frameworks 6 series.
- Mesalib was updated to 24.1.1. GNOME will now use explicit sync for Wayland-native applications for AMD and Intel GPU users. XWayland applications will have to wait for an updated XWayland, and Plasma users have to wait for Plasma 6.1. More news about Mesa 24.1 can be read here.
Security updates
flask-cors
was updated to 4.0.1-10 . Includes security fixes for CVE-2024-1681.libvte
was updated to 0.76.3-64. Includes security fixes for CVE-2024-37535.
If you like PWA phanpy is nice on mobile or destktop
What ego issue is happening? He got problem with the coach?
That's not even an official source either.
She got a great hair