Bottles 66.8 has been released, introducing NVIDIA CUDA compute libraries to enable GPU acceleration for creative applications like DaVinci Resolve running through Wine prefixes on Linux. The update also enhances UMU Launcher integration by generating desktop entries for games, redesigns library cards for improved navigation, and fixes the previously non-functional shutdown and reboot buttons in the UI. Additionally, the release restricts McSoda runners to macOS, improves dependency download processes, and strengthens supply chain security with sigstore/cosign signing for Flatpak distributions. Overall, this update addresses long-standing issues and adds significant functionality for both Linux creatives and gamers, making it a worthwhile upgrade
Bottles 66.8 Released: CUDA Support, UMU Shortcuts, and Wine Shutdown Fixes for Linux
Bottles 66.8 has arrived, introducing NVIDIA CUDA compute libraries as installable dependencies to enable GPU acceleration for creative apps like DaVinci Resolve running through Wine prefixes. The update also adds UMU Launcher shortcuts for unified desktop entries, redesigns library cards for better navigation, and finally makes the Wine shutdown and reboot buttons functional via improved process handling. Alongside these features, the release restricts McSoda runners to macOS, resolves HEAD probe issues for dependency downloads, and adds sigstore/cosign signing to the Flatpak distribution for enhanced supply chain security.
