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NetBSD 11.0 Release Process Underway: The NetBSD 11.0 release process has commenced, introducing significant changes and updates. Key improvements include separated compatibility support code, split install media for various architectures, and enhanced manual page sets. Notable kernel changes involve PVH boot support on non-XEN platforms, new drivers for environmental sensors, and various bug fixes. Userland updates feature added support for (U)EFI variables, an updated jemalloc, and numerous bug fixes. The release also includes updates to third-party software such as gcc, gdb, binutils, OpenSSL, and OpenSSH. The tentative schedule aims for a release candidate by late September and a final release in early October. Users are encouraged to test the beta and report any bugs.
Valuable News Summary for 2025/08/04: The Valuable News weekly series provides a summary of news and articles related to UNIX/BSD/Linux systems. This edition includes various topics such as the comparison between Wayland and Xorg, guides on installing software like Mastodon on FreeBSD, updates on FreeBSD developments like a full desktop installer and progress on FreeBSD/arm64 handheld graphics. It also covers security topics like sandboxing with Capsicum, and various other interesting projects and updates in the UNIX/BSD/Linux ecosystem.
DragonFly DRM Updated to Linux Version 4.20.17: The DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) in DragonFly BSD has been updated to match Linux version 4.20.17. This update includes support for new video chipsets, as detailed in the commit message. Users are advised to check additional setup details and potential issues that might affect their systems when trying out the update. Additionally, there is ongoing work on fixing hardware acceleration for amdgpu, with progress being made for Picasso and Raven Ridge chipsets.
BSD Now 622: Interview with Mark Phillips - FreeBSD Foundation Insights: In this episode of BSD Now, Benedict interviews Mark Phillips, the Technical Marketing Manager at the FreeBSD Foundation, during a Hackathon in Germany. Mark Phillips shares insights from his role at the FreeBSD Foundation, providing a unique perspective on the latest developments and future directions of the FreeBSD project.
OpenBSD Seeks Testers for Enhanced 802.11g AP Compatibility: OpenBSD developers are calling for testers to evaluate an improved compatibility check for 802.11g access points (APs). The current method has issues with APs that block 802.11b clients, leading to false negatives. Stefan Sperling proposed a fix that focuses on mandatory ERP rates for 802.11g support. The update aims to enhance the reliability of Wi-Fi compatibility checks in OpenBSD. Testers are encouraged to provide feedback to refine the solution.
OpenBSD Ports: Import of CDE-2.5.2: The OpenBSD ports tree has imported cde-2.5.2, the Common Desktop Environment, a historical X Windows desktop environment used on commercial UNIX systems. Developed between 1993 and 1999, CDE has been released under an open-source license by The Open Group. The import, conducted by Antoine Jacoutot, includes various files and patches but is not yet hooked to the build due to required fixes and improvements. This update is part of the ongoing development in the OpenBSD ports collection.
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