(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)
Java 26 has been released with improved G1 garbage collector, HTTP/3 support, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/java-26-has-been-released-with-improved-g1-garbage-collector-http-3-support-and-more/
OpenJDK 26 Released With The Java Applet API Finally Removed:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenJDK-Java-26-Released
Kotlin 2.3.20 brings Gradle 9.3.0 support and name-based destructuring:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/kotlin-2-3-20-brings-gradle-9-3-0-support-and-name-based-destructuring/
Next.js 16.2 launches with faster rendering & startup, a redesigned error page, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/next-js-16-2-launches-with-faster-rendering-and-startup-a-redesigned-error-page-and-more/
Intel Ends Work On Open-Source kAFL-Fuzzer For Fuzzing VMs:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Ends-kAFL-Fuzzer
Cambalache 1.0 Released After Five Years For Designing Modern GTK UIs:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Cambalache-1.0-GTK-UIs
CMake 4.3 Released With Package Import/Export Using The Common Package Specification:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/CMake-4.3-Released
FFmpeg 8.1 adds new codec support, Vulkan improvements, EXIF metadata parsing, and more:
https://9to5linux.com/ffmpeg-8-1-hoare-multimedia-framework-brings-d3d12-h-264-av1-encoding
Imagination's Open-Source PowerVR Vulkan Driver Now Plays Nicely With Zink OpenGL::
https://www.phoronix.com/news/PowerVR-Vulkan-Does-Zink
The Linux Foundation secures $12.5 million to boost open source security:
https://betanews.com/article/the-linux-foundation-secures-12-5-million-to-boost-open-source-security/
(They should rather secure money for lobbying against the age verification laws, if they were truely for Linux, but of course they do nothing, because there are a bunch of big tech companies behind it...)
FosseryWeb progress report:
Started the regeneration of HTML cheathseets using page-builders, but didn't get far, because I had some other stuff to do, plus I have to deal with the age verification nonsense, work on a contingency plan in case things get too bad... I mean it's already too bad with Systemd laying the ground work...
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Oracle has released Java/JDK 26, offering 10 JDK Enhancement Proposals, including preview and incubator features. Highlights include improved language uniformity, enhanced G1 garbage collector, HTTP/3 support, and performance boosts.
How to Install OpenJDK 21 on Ubuntu 24.04
This article outlines the steps to install OpenJDK 21 on Ubuntu 24.04, highlighting its importance for Java development. It details the installation commands, configuring environment variables, testing the setup, and managing multiple OpenJDK versions easily. The process is straightforward, utilizing Ubuntu’s default repositories for installation.https://geekrewind.com/how-to-install-openjdk-21-on-ubuntu-24-04/
Java 26 has been released and likewise, docs on APIdia have been updated:
https://apidia.net/java/OpenJDK/26
Enjoy browsing the docs of the new standard library version conveniently with all the features APIdia has to offer!
And of course, big congrats to the OpenJDK team for shipping yet another marvelous Java release!
7 Steps to Easily Configure #OpenLiteSpeed as a Reverse #Proxy for #Metabase
This article provides a guide to configure OpenLiteSpeed as a reverse proxy for Metabase.
What is OpenLiteSpeed?
OpenLiteSpeed Web Server is great for building and deploying web applications. The WebAdmin Console enables you to quickly configure features that allow you to deliver a fast web ...
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7 Steps to Easily Configure #OpenLiteSpeed as a Reverse #Proxy for #Metabase
This article provides a guide to configure OpenLiteSpeed as a reverse proxy for Metabase.
What is OpenLiteSpeed?
OpenLiteSpeed Web Server is great for building and deploying web applications. The WebAdmin Console enables you to quickly configure features that allow you to deliver a fast web ...
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7 Steps to Easily Configure #OpenLiteSpeed as a Reverse #Proxy for #Metabase
This article provides a guide to configure OpenLiteSpeed as a reverse proxy for Metabase.
What is OpenLiteSpeed?
OpenLiteSpeed Web Server is great for building and deploying web applications. The WebAdmin Console enables you to quickly configure features that allow you to deliver a fast web ...
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☕ OpenJDK 26 Released With The Java Applet API Finally Removed
"Java Applets haven't been common on the web in years and modern web browsers not even supporting Java applets. Since 2021 the Java Applet API was deprecated back in Java 17 while now with Java 26 is finally being removed. Farewell to the java.applet package and associated Java Applet classes."
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