Wine 10.20 has been officially released, featuring notable upgrades that enhance its functionality and performance. One of the most significant updates is the new version of the core rendering library, vkd3d, now upgraded to version 1.18, which introduces improved graphics capabilities. This release also broadens support for reparse points, which are special file and directory handles used for symbolic links, facilitating the operation of certain Windows applications running under Wine.
Furthermore, internal enhancements have been made to the Common Controls component, which includes standard UI elements like buttons, menus, and dialog boxes that aim to replicate the Windows interface. The ongoing refactoring of this codebase is crucial as it transitions from an older version (v5) to a more modern implementation (v6), which, while promising, still requires further refinement to achieve optimal robustness.
A new feature has also been introduced: a progress dialog specifically designed for document scanning tasks, a functionality that was previously absent in Wine. As is customary with new releases, a range of bug fixes has been implemented, addressing both minor inconveniences and more severe stability issues. Notable resolutions include fixing startup crashes in Civilization v1.2 due to incomplete KERNEL32 support and enabling compatibility for an older version of TomTom MyDrive Connect by updating its dependency on SetVolumeMountPointW.
For those interested in exploring Wine 10.20, the source code is currently available on the official Wine website, with binary packages for various Linux distributions expected to be released shortly. The community can access extensive documentation and troubleshooting resources on the Wine wiki, which remains an invaluable tool for users seeking guidance on how to navigate and utilize Wine effectively.
As an open-source project, Wine relies on contributions from volunteers globally, who are dedicated to enhancing the ability to run Windows applications seamlessly on Linux and macOS. To download this latest version, users can visit the download links provided on the Wine wiki page for their preferred build, with development source code also available directly.
In summary, Wine 10.20 not only brings essential upgrades and new features but also continues the project's mission to improve compatibility and functionality for Windows applications on alternative operating systems
Furthermore, internal enhancements have been made to the Common Controls component, which includes standard UI elements like buttons, menus, and dialog boxes that aim to replicate the Windows interface. The ongoing refactoring of this codebase is crucial as it transitions from an older version (v5) to a more modern implementation (v6), which, while promising, still requires further refinement to achieve optimal robustness.
A new feature has also been introduced: a progress dialog specifically designed for document scanning tasks, a functionality that was previously absent in Wine. As is customary with new releases, a range of bug fixes has been implemented, addressing both minor inconveniences and more severe stability issues. Notable resolutions include fixing startup crashes in Civilization v1.2 due to incomplete KERNEL32 support and enabling compatibility for an older version of TomTom MyDrive Connect by updating its dependency on SetVolumeMountPointW.
For those interested in exploring Wine 10.20, the source code is currently available on the official Wine website, with binary packages for various Linux distributions expected to be released shortly. The community can access extensive documentation and troubleshooting resources on the Wine wiki, which remains an invaluable tool for users seeking guidance on how to navigate and utilize Wine effectively.
As an open-source project, Wine relies on contributions from volunteers globally, who are dedicated to enhancing the ability to run Windows applications seamlessly on Linux and macOS. To download this latest version, users can visit the download links provided on the Wine wiki page for their preferred build, with development source code also available directly.
In summary, Wine 10.20 not only brings essential upgrades and new features but also continues the project's mission to improve compatibility and functionality for Windows applications on alternative operating systems
Wine 10.20 released
Wine 10.20 has been released with several upgrades, including a new version of its core rendering library, vkd3d, now at version 1.18, which brings welcome graphics improvements. The release also expands support for reparse points and refactors internal code in the Common Controls component base to improve Windows app compatibility. Additionally, a progress dialog specifically designed for document scanning tasks has been added, along with numerous bug fixes that address stability issues and crashes in various applications, such as Civilization v1.2 and TomTom MyDrive Connect.
