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Wine Development Team Announces Release of Wine Version 10.6 with Key Enhancements and Bug Fixes

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The Wine development team has announced the release of Wine version 10.6, introducing several enhancements and important bug fixes.

Key Features #

This version includes a new lexer in the Command Processor, the implementation of the PBKDF2 algorithm in Bcrypt, and improved support for image metadata in WindowsCodecs. These additions aim to enhance compatibility and performance for Windows applications running on Linux.

Bug Fixes #

Wine 10.6 addresses a total of 27 bugs, including issues with popular applications such as IrfanView, EVE Online, and Alan Wake. Notable fixes include:

  • Resolution of a missing image in IrfanView’s help section.
  • Restoration of music playback in Blue Wish Resurrection Plus.
  • Fixes for various crashes and rendering problems in multiple games.

For a complete list of fixed bugs, users can refer to the Wine Bugzilla.

Availability #

The source code for Wine 10.6 can be downloaded from here. Binary packages for various Linux distributions will be available from their respective download sites. Documentation for this release is accessible here.

Wine 10.6 continues to build on the efforts of its contributors. A complete list of authors can be found in the AUTHORS file.