Wine 11.15 has been released, introducing local NTLM authentication and ARM64EC support for MinGW-mode builds, catering to enterprise Windows applications on Linux. The local NTLM implementation allows authentication without a domain controller, enhancing compatibility for corporate environments, while the update includes expanded BCrypt and WindowsCodecs functionalities. This release also addresses 41 bugs and incorporates contributions from over 40 developers, continuing the momentum from the prior NTSYNC kernel integration. Although these advancements represent significant progress, the reliance on the legacy NTLM protocol may pose challenges for modern enterprise authentication standards

Wine 11.15 Adds Local NTLM Auth and ARM64EC Support

Wine 11.15 has arrived, bringing local NTLM authentication and MinGW-mode ARM64EC build support to its development line. The new in-process NTLM implementation allows enterprise Windows apps to authenticate directly on Linux without a domain controller, while expanded BCrypt and WindowsCodecs updates round out the cryptographic and imaging improvements. This week's cut delivers 41 bug fixes and roughly 150 commits from over 40 contributors, continuing the rapid development cadence that followed Wine 11's NTSYNC kernel integration.

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