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Flatpak 1.17.7 Released, Improves Performance Via Configuration Age Tracking

Flatpak 1.17.7 was released today, continuing to advance open-source application sandboxing and distribution on the Linux desktop. This update introduces several new features, prominently including th...

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Goverlay Nightly Fixes File Loss in fgmod, Refines Flatpak Config Handling

The Goverlay project, an overlay utility for Linux, has received recent updates to its nightly build. A critical fix was implemented to prevent potential file loss when using its fgmod component. As n...

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Opera GX for Linux Gains Flatpak and Snap Sandboxed Distribution

Opera GX, the gaming-focused web browser, has expanded its Linux distribution options to include Flatpak and Snap sandboxed app formats. This follows its initial release for Linux last month, which wa...

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XDG-Desktop-Portal 1.20.4 Released, Fixes Host File Deletion Vulnerability

XDG-Desktop-Portal 1.20.4 was released yesterday, April 7, 2026, to address a security vulnerability. This update prevents sandboxed applications from being able to delete arbitrary host files on the ...

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Flatpak 1.16.4 Released with Critical Sandbox Escape & Host File Deletion Fixes

Flatpak 1.16.4 was released today, April 08, 2026, bringing important security updates to the application sandboxing and distribution system. The update addresses critical vulnerabilities, including i...

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Goverlay Nightly Updates Fix fgmod File Loss, Enhance Flatpak Config Handling

Goverlay, a utility for managing graphical overlays, received updates in its nightly build recently. A fix was implemented in the fgmod component to address a potential file loss issue during uninstal...

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Goverlay 1.7.5 Adds Protontricks Windows Version Manager, Flatpak Friendly

Goverlay, the open-source Linux overlay application, released version 1.7.5 today. This update introduces a WINE and Proton that helps to install Windows components (DLLs, runtimes) into WINE prefixes.">Protontricks Windows Version Manager, allowing users to manage Wine prefix Windows versions ...

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Bottles 62.0 Improves GPU Detection, Adds Dynamic Launcher Portal Support

Bottles, a Wine wrapper for managing Windows prefixes on Linux, released version 62.0 yesterday. A key update in this release is an improved GPU detection mechanism, specifically addressing systems wh...

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Goverlay 1.6.9 Enhances Flatpak Compatibility and Multi-GPU Selection

MangoHud and vkBasalt.">Goverlay version 1.6.9 was released, introducing substantial improvements for Flatpak compatibility and multi-GPU users. The update, made available recently, fixes issues with "incorrect detection of ...

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PorteuX 2.5 Released with Flatpak Support, COSMIC 1.0, Linux 6.17, and DE Updates

The PorteuX 2.5 Linux distribution is now available for download, featuring significant updates across its core components and desktop environments. This release introduces Flatpak support for enhance...

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Goverlay 1.6.7 Adds OptiScaler Channel Selection, Improves Flatpak Integration

Goverlay 1.6.7 was released today, December 24, bringing new features and fixes to the Linux gaming overlay utility. The update introduces OptiScaler channel selection, allowing users to choose betwee...

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Flatpak 1.16.2 Enables VA-API Hardware Acceleration for Intel Xe GPUs

Flatpak 1.16.2, the Linux app sandboxing and distribution framework, was released in January 2025. This update introduced support for VA-API hardware video acceleration for Intel Xe GPUs. The release ...

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Flatpak 1.17.x Adds Zstd Compressed Layers for OCI Bundle Building

Flatpak 1.17.1 and 1.17.2 were released today, building on the earlier Flatpak 1.17 development series. A notable new feature in these updates is the addition of support for building OCI bundles with ...

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Goverlay 1.6.2 Adds Official Flatpak, MangoHud 0.8.2, OptiScaler 0.9 Support

Goverlay 1.6.2 has been released today, featuring significant improvements for Linux gamers. The update introduces an official Flatpak build in beta, full support for MangoHud 0.8.2, and compatibility...

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PCSX2 v2.5.370 Flatpak Adds Gamescope Socket Integration

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.5.370. This update specifically enhances its Flatpak distribution by integrating support for the Gamescope socket. This allows the Flatpa...

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