Wine version 10.16 has been officially released, introducing a range of significant features and enhancements aimed at improving performance and compatibility. Key updates include the implementation of rapid synchronization support through NTSync, which optimizes the management of system calls and events, and an enhanced WoW64 mode that allows for the execution of 16-bit applications on 32-bit systems. The release also marks the beginning of support for D3DKMT objects, which are crucial for graphics rendering.
In addition to these features, Wine 10.16 has addressed 34 bugs that previously affected user experience, with fixes targeting game installers—such as those for Need for Speed III—font rendering issues in Lotus Word Pro 9.8, and graphics rendering problems in Shadow Company: Left for Dead. The release benefits from extensive contributions from over 70 developers, resulting in improvements across various components, including kernel-mode emulation (ntdll), user-mode emulation (user32 and win32u), device drivers (winex11 and ddraw), and updates to Wine's build system and documentation.
Notable contributors to this release include Alexandre Julliard, the project maintainer; Nikolay Sivov, recognized for his modifications to DirectWrite and XMLLite libraries; Rémi Bernon, who enhanced the server component (wineserver); and Patrick Hibbs, who added support for Windows Media Player registry keys.
The source code for Wine 10.16 is accessible through the official repository, with binary packages available for various distributions listed in the official documentation. This release highlights the collaborative efforts of the open-source community, underscoring the continuous evolution of Wine as a versatile tool for running Windows applications on non-Windows operating systems.
Looking ahead, future versions of Wine may further enhance compatibility with modern applications, improve graphics support, and refine overall performance, as the community continues to address user feedback and incorporate the latest technological developments in software compatibility
In addition to these features, Wine 10.16 has addressed 34 bugs that previously affected user experience, with fixes targeting game installers—such as those for Need for Speed III—font rendering issues in Lotus Word Pro 9.8, and graphics rendering problems in Shadow Company: Left for Dead. The release benefits from extensive contributions from over 70 developers, resulting in improvements across various components, including kernel-mode emulation (ntdll), user-mode emulation (user32 and win32u), device drivers (winex11 and ddraw), and updates to Wine's build system and documentation.
Notable contributors to this release include Alexandre Julliard, the project maintainer; Nikolay Sivov, recognized for his modifications to DirectWrite and XMLLite libraries; Rémi Bernon, who enhanced the server component (wineserver); and Patrick Hibbs, who added support for Windows Media Player registry keys.
The source code for Wine 10.16 is accessible through the official repository, with binary packages available for various distributions listed in the official documentation. This release highlights the collaborative efforts of the open-source community, underscoring the continuous evolution of Wine as a versatile tool for running Windows applications on non-Windows operating systems.
Looking ahead, future versions of Wine may further enhance compatibility with modern applications, improve graphics support, and refine overall performance, as the community continues to address user feedback and incorporate the latest technological developments in software compatibility
Wine 10.16 released
Wine version 10.16 has been released with several key features and improvements, including rapid synchronization support using NTSync, enhanced WoW64 mode for running 16-bit applications on 32-bit systems, and initial support for D3DKMT objects used in graphics rendering. This release also includes various bug fixes that address issues such as problems with game installers, font rendering, and graphics rendering
