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linuxiac.com > debian-project-leader-addresses-new-age-declaration-laws

Debian Project Leader Addresses New Age Verification Laws

5+ hour, 47+ min ago  (294+ words) Debian Project Leader Andreas Tille says Debian has made no decision on age verification compliance and is still awaiting legal analysis. Debian Project Leader Andreas Tille has addressed the ongoing debate over age-verification laws and their potential impact on free…...

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linuxiac.com > parrot-linux-takes-stand-against-age-verification

Parrot Linux Takes Stand Against Age Verification

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (259+ words) Parrot Linux publishes an official statement against age verification as opposition grows across the Linux and open-source world. Parrot Linux has released a statement opposing age verification, aligning with other Linux projects that view these measures as privacy threats. The…...

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linuxiac.com > openvpn-2-7-1-introduces-username-only-authentication-option

OpenVPN 2.7.1 Introduces Username-Only Authentication Option

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (262+ words) OpenVPN, a widely adopted user-space VPN daemon that creates encrypted tunnels over IP networks, has just released v2.7.1 as the first maintenance update to the 2.7 series. The main highlight is the new option for the --auth-user-pass directive. With it, OpenVPN can…...

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linuxiac.com > fastfetch-2-61-system-information-tool-drops-windows-7-and-8-support

Fastfetch 2.61 System Information Tool Drops Windows 7 and 8 Support

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (288+ words) Fastfetch 2.61 drops Windows 7 and 8 support, introduces faster GPU detection, and transitions to a pure C build on Linux. Fastfetch, a popular tool among Linux users for showcasing a sleek summary of system information right in the terminal, has just launched…...

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linuxiac.com > mx-linux-takes-clear-stance-against-age-verification-requirements

MX Linux Takes Clear Stance Against Age Verification Requirements

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (242+ words) MX Linux opposes age verification rules, citing concerns about privacy and the impact on open source development. In its latest weekly update, MX Linux has publicly opposed age-verification requirements, as the project rejects implementing age verification at the operating system…...

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linuxiac.com > dovecot-2-4-3-secure-imap-server-improves-utf-8-support-for-mail-storage

Dovecot 2.4.3 Secure IMAP Server Improves UTF-8 Support for Mail Storage

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (324+ words) The Dovecot team has released Dovecot 2.4.3, a stable update for this widely used open-source IMAP and POP3 server. This release notably improves UTF-8 support for mail storage, enabling better handling of internationalized email content and ensuring full Unicode compatibility. At the…...

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linuxiac.com > samba-4-24-brings-entra-id-password-reset-support-and-kerberos-hardening

Samba 4.24 Brings Entra ID Password Reset Support and Kerberos Hardening

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (205+ words) Samba 4.24 enhances Kerberos security, sets AES encryption as the default, and adds new KDC controls to strengthen Active Directory protection. Samba, the open-source suite for file sharing and printing across Windows and Unix systems, has released version 4.24 with stronger Kerberos…...

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linuxiac.com > systemd-260-drops-sysv-init-support-in-major-cleanup-update

Systemd 260 Drops SysV Init Support in Major Cleanup Update

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (359+ words) Systemd 260 drops SysV scripts, raises kernel and dependency requirements, and brings key internal changes across the stack. Systemd 260 has been released, bringing one of the most disruptive updates in recent cycles. It removes long-deprecated legacy components, raises baseline requirements, and…...

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linuxiac.com > postfix-3-11-mta-released-with-requiretls-support

Postfix 3.11 MTA Released With REQUIRETLS Support

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (334+ words) Postfix 3.11 mail server released with REQUIRETLS support, TLS improvements, JSON output tools, and guidance for migrating away from Berkeley DB. A year after the 3.10 release, the Postfix team has announced version 3.11. With this release, the 3.7 branch has reached the end…...

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linuxiac.com > libreoffice-26-2-1-released-with-over-70-bug-fixes

LibreOffice 26.2.1 Released With Over 70 Bug Fixes Across Writer, Calc, and Impress

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (322+ words) The Document Foundation releases LibreOffice 26.2.1, delivering extensive bug fixes and stability improvements for the 26.2 productivity suite. The Document Foundation has announced LibreOffice 26.2.1, the first maintenance update to the 26.2 series introduced earlier this month, now available for download on Windows, macOS,…...