Wine has released version 10.15, which brings a host of new features, bug fixes, and enhancements to the popular compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Unix-like operating systems. Key updates in this version include:
- Zip64 Support: Packaging services now support Zip64, allowing for better handling of larger files within compressed archives.
- Fixes for a regression issue that caused "package load failure" in Visual Studio 2005.
- Resolved rendering issues with dropdowns appearing as top-level on Wayland.
- Corrections to cursor positioning that were affected by customized xinput "Coordinate Transformation Matrix".
- Multiple game crashes linked to the new wow64 architecture, specifically addressing issues with the "pop gs" command in 64-bit compatibility mode.
- A fix for Sims 2, which was experiencing a black screen when used with Nvidia driver version 470.256.02 and dxvk 1.10.3.
- Resolution of a memory leak in Wineboot.
- Updates to FAudio (version 25.09) and PNG library (version 1.6.50).
- Upgrades to the config.guess and config.sub scripts.
- Enhancements to Makedep for more efficient tool name building at startup.
New Features
- Updated Unicode Support: The character tables have been upgraded to Unicode version 17.0.0, improving compatibility with a wider range of character sets.- Zip64 Support: Packaging services now support Zip64, allowing for better handling of larger files within compressed archives.
Bug Fixes
This release addresses a total of 16 bugs, significantly improving the experience for users of various applications, including:- Fixes for a regression issue that caused "package load failure" in Visual Studio 2005.
- Resolved rendering issues with dropdowns appearing as top-level on Wayland.
- Corrections to cursor positioning that were affected by customized xinput "Coordinate Transformation Matrix".
- Multiple game crashes linked to the new wow64 architecture, specifically addressing issues with the "pop gs" command in 64-bit compatibility mode.
- A fix for Sims 2, which was experiencing a black screen when used with Nvidia driver version 470.256.02 and dxvk 1.10.3.
Codebase Enhancements
Several improvements since the previous release (10.14) include:- Resolution of a memory leak in Wineboot.
- Updates to FAudio (version 25.09) and PNG library (version 1.6.50).
- Upgrades to the config.guess and config.sub scripts.
- Enhancements to Makedep for more efficient tool name building at startup.
Availability
Binary packages for various Linux distributions can be downloaded from their respective sites, while the source code for version 10.15 is available at [WineHQ](https://dl.winehq.org/wine/source/10.x/wine-10.15.tar.xz). Additionally, comprehensive documentation can be found on the Wine Wiki.Conclusion
With the release of Wine version 10.15, users can expect improved performance and reliability when running Windows applications on their systems. The continuous contributions from developers ensure that Wine remains a robust and versatile tool for cross-platform application compatibility. As the project evolves, future releases are anticipated to bring even more enhancements, solidifying Wine's position as a leading solution for Windows application emulationWine 10.15 released
Wine release 10.15 is now available, featuring various bug fixes and new features, including updated Unicode character tables to version 17.0.0 and Zip64 support in packaging services. A total of 16 bugs have been fixed, addressing issues with Visual Studio 2005, Sims 2 black-screen on Nvidia 470.256.02, and other games and applications. The release includes numerous improvements and bug fixes throughout the codebase, made possible by the efforts of many contributors. Binary packages for various distributions are available for download, along with documentation and source code on the Wine Wiki.
