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This week's highlights from Solus:
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CUPS Update: CUPS packages have been updated, switching to the actively maintained OpenPrinting version of CUPS. cups-filters was also updated to 2.0.0 and split into separate packages, addressing printing issues. Users may see file conflict warnings during updates, but these are harmless.
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Workrave Package Update: Workrave package has been split to remove unnecessary files and dependencies, ensuring that only relevant components are installed based on the desktop environment.
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Zynaddsubfx Fix: Zynaddsubfx now works again after breaking due to missing dependencies when switching to Pipewire by default. The package now depends on pipewire-jack.
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Nano 8 Update: Nano text editor has been updated to version 8, featuring modernization efforts such as default key bindings for search, improved command-line options, and mousewheel scrolling.
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Element Matrix Client: The Element Matrix client now uses Wayland by default, enhancing its compatibility with modern desktop environments.
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Font Rendering Improvement: Fonts now use slight hinting by default, resolving font rendering issues with certain websites.
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Solus MATE Transition Tool (SMTT): SMTT has been added to the repository, but it's not yet recommended for general use. Users can help debug potential issues by testing it.
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New Additions to Repository:
- diffoscope: A tool for in-depth file, archive, and directory comparisons.
- helvum: A graphical patchbay for PipeWire, enabling audio, video, and MIDI data routing.
- gnome-online-accounts-gtk: A standalone application for configuring online accounts on GTK desktops.
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Security Updates: Security updates include patches for python-idna, qt6-base, and tpm2-tools. Make sure to apply all updates for the latest protections.