Liam @ GamingOnLinux2d ago
D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handling #Linux #Wine #Proton #OpenSource #Vulkan #Direct3D #D7VK

D7VK version 1.6 gets improved...
D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handling

D7VK v1.6 is another impressive sounding release for the Direct3D 3, 5, 6 7 to Vulkan translation layer bringing further compatibility improvements for Linux.

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Liam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮2d ago

D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handling https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/d7vk-version-1-6-gets-improved-vertex-processing-and-vsync-handling/

#Linux #Wine #Proton #OpenSource #Vulkan #Direct3D #D7VK

D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handling

D7VK v1.6 is another impressive sounding release for the Direct3D 3, 5, 6 7 to Vulkan translation layer bringing further compatibility improvements for Linux.

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Show threadFossery Tech  Mar 15

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Exclusive Preview Of System76's Completely Redesigned Thelio Desktop:
https://www.phoronix.com/review/system76-new-thelio

MSI PRO B850-P WiFi: A Special AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard For Linux / Open-Source Enthusiasts:
https://www.phoronix.com/review/msi-pro-b850p-wifi

Proton Experimental brings fixes for REDLauncher, HELLDIVERS 2, Atelier Yumia, KILLER INN and more:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-redlauncher-helldivers-2-atelier-yumia-killer-inn-and-more/

D7VK 1.5 Released With Direct3D 3 Now Implemented Over Vulkan:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/D7VK-1.5-Released

NVIDIA 580.142 Production-Ready Linux Graphics Driver Released with Bug Fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-580-142-production-ready-linux-graphics-driver-released-with-bug-fixes

NVIDIA 595.44.03 Linux Driver Released With VK_KHR_device_address_commands:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NVIDIA-595.44.03-Linux

NVIDIA Adds Official Support For RHEL-Compatible Distributions Like AlmaLinux With CUDA 13.2:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NVIDIA-Official-RHEL-Compat

Open-Source "GreenBoost" Driver Aims To Augment NVIDIA GPUs vRAM With System RAM & NVMe To Handle Larger LLMs:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Open-Source-GreenBoost-NVIDIA

Mesa 26.0.2 arrives with more bug-fixes for Linux graphics drivers:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/mesa-26-0-2-arrives-with-more-bug-fixes-for-linux-graphics-drivers/

Mesa driver developers discuss expanding profiles and driver tuning for specific apps and games:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/mesa-driver-developers-discuss-expanding-profiles-and-driver-tuning-for-specific-apps-and-games/

OpenRazer 3.12 Released With Support For Newer Razer Products On Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenRazer-3.12

Intel NPU Driver 1.30 Released For Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-NPU-Driver-Linux-1.30

New Rust Driver Aims To Improve Upstream Linux On Synology NAS Devices:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Synology-Microp-Linux-Driver

Rust Coreutils 0.7 Released With Many Performance Optimizations:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Rust-Coreutils-uutils-0.7

Ubuntu's AppArmor Hit By Several Security Issues - Can Yield Local Privilege Escalation:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-AppArmor-Security-Issues

systemd 260-rc3 Released With AI Agents Documentation Added:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-260-rc3

Fwupd 2.1.1 Linux Firmware Updater Released as a Massive Update:
https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-1-1-linux-firmware-updater-released-as-a-massive-update

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Exclusive Preview Of System76's Completely Redesigned Thelio Desktop Review

It has been eight years already since System76 announced Thelio as their own built-in-the-USA, custom-engineered cases for desktops and workstations.

Liam @ GamingOnLinuxMar 12
D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct3D 3 support via Vulkan on Linux #Linux #OpenSource #Wine #Proton #D7VK #Direct3D

D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct...
D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct3D 3 support via Vulkan on Linux

The D7VK project has expanded again in version 1.5 that's out now - adding in support for Direct3D 3.

GamingOnLinux
Liam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮Mar 12

D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct3D 3 support via Vulkan on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/d7vk-version-1-5-brings-direct3d-3-support-via-vulkan-on-linux/

#Linux #OpenSource #Wine #Proton #D7VK #Direct3D

D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct3D 3 support via Vulkan on Linux

The D7VK project has expanded again in version 1.5 that's out now - adding in support for Direct3D 3.

GamingOnLinux
Ramon MarquezMar 11

Buenas noticias para los gamers que gustan de juegos clásicos D3D en Linux, pues ha sido lanzada D7VK 1.5, la cual mejora el rendimiento de las API 3D3 sobre Vulkan y soporta nuevos juegos antiguos.

#Gaming
#Linux
#D7VK

https://notasrem.com/llega-d7vk-1-5-implementar-sobre-vulkan/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Llega D7VK 1.5 el cual comienza a implementarse sobre Vulkan

Buenas noticias para los gamers de juegos clásicos en Linux, pues ha sido lanzada D7VK 1.5 la cual implementa las API 3D3 sobre Vulkan

NotasREM
www.jugandoenlinux.comMar 11

Nueva versión de d7vk que incluye soporte para ejecutar Direct3D 3 sobre Vulkan.

Increíble lo de este proyecto, se le ha quedado muy pronto desfasado el nombre, ya que empezó ejecutando Direct3D 7 sobre Vulkan, de ahí su nombre, a ahora ser compatible con la versión 3 del API gráfico de Microsoft.

Tenéis la lista de cambios al completo en su GitHub:

https://github.com/WinterSnowfall/d7vk/releases/tag/v1.5

#D7VK #linuxgaming #Vulkan #direct3d

Release Version 1.5 · WinterSnowfall/d7vk

Not so long ago I said I am not going to work on supporting D3D3... and I haven't, really. It was @CkNoSFeRaTU who volunteered and implemented execute buffers, so we pushed the remaining piping onw...

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Show threadFossery Tech  Mar 1

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Lutris v0.5.21 and v0.5.22 arrive with Valve's Sniper runtime support and new game runners:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/lutris-v0-5-21-and-v0-5-22-arrive-with-valves-sniper-runtime-support-and-new-game-runners/

Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 brings numerous important bug fixes:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/heroic-games-launcher-2-20-0-brings-numerous-important-bug-fixes/

D7VK version 1.4 brings further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/d7vk-version-1-4-brings-further-enhancements-for-older-direct3d-via-vulkan/

Linux 6.18 and Several LTS Kernels Are Getting Extended Long-Term Support:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-6-18-and-several-lts-kernels-are-getting-extended-long-term-support

Mesa 25.3.6 released as the last bug fix for this driver series:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesa-25-3-6-released-as-the-last-bug-fix-for-this-driver-series/

Open source graphics drivers Mesa 26.0.1 released with various bug fixes and a security fix:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/open-source-graphics-drivers-mesa-26-0-1-released-with-various-bug-fixes-and-a-security-fix/

Wine 11.3 released with vkd3d and Mono upgrades:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wine-11-3-released-with-vkd3d-and-mono-upgrades/

Fwupd 2.0.20 Firmware Updater Adds Support for HP Engage One G2 Advanced Hub:
https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-0-20-firmware-updater-adds-support-for-hp-engage-one-g2-advanced-hub

systemd 260-rc1 Released: New "mstack" Feature, System V Service Scripts No Longer Supported:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-260-rc1

GStreamer 1.28.1 Adds Whisper-Based Speech-To-Text, AV1 Stateful V4L2 Decoder Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GStreamer-1.28.1

sudo-rs Breaks Historical Norms With Now Enabling Password Feedback By Default:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/sudo-rs-password-feedback

LXD 6.7 Released With AMD GPU Passthrough Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LXD-6.7-Released

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#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Lutris #HeroicGamesLauncher #D7VK #LinuxKernel #Mesa #Wine #Fwupd #Systemd #GStreamer #SudoRS #LXD #FosseryTech

Lutris v0.5.21 and v0.5.22 arrive with Valve's Sniper runtime support and new game runners

Lutris is an all-in-one open source game manager for launching games from various stores on Linux and emulators too - with multiple new versions released.

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Liam @ GamingOnLinuxFeb 25
D7VK version 1.4 bringing further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan #Linux #OpenSource #Vulkan #Direct3D #D7VK #DXVK

D7VK version 1.4 bringing furt...
D7VK version 1.4 bringing further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan

Even more improvements have arrived for D7VK that brings Direct3D 5, 6 and 7 via Vulkan for use with Wine / Proton in version 1.4.

GamingOnLinux
Liam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮Feb 25

D7VK version 1.4 bringing further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/d7vk-version-1-4-bringing-further-enhancements-for-older-direct3d-via-vulkan/

#Linux #OpenSource #Vulkan #Direct3D #D7VK #DXVK

D7VK version 1.4 bringing further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan

Even more improvements have arrived for D7VK that brings Direct3D 5, 6 and 7 via Vulkan for use with Wine / Proton in version 1.4.

GamingOnLinux