Sync Updates for Week 16, 2024

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Here's the latest from Solus:

1. KDE Plasma 6.0.4: This week, KDE Plasma was updated to version 6.0.4, bringing three weeks' worth of bug fixes and translation updates. Fixes include improvements to Desktop Portal URL exporting, resizing fixes in System Monitor's overview page, and more.

2. HDR on Plasma: A guide was shared on forum on using HDR on Plasma, although it's still experimental and not officially supported by either Plasma or Solus developers.

3. Wayland Explicit Sync Support: Updates to libxcb and xcb-proto bring Solus closer to supporting explicit sync in Wayland. This feature aims to improve graphics performance, especially for NVIDIA users, by refining interaction between applications, the OS, and graphics hardware.

4. Kernel and PAM Updates: The Linux kernel branch has been updated to 6.8.7, bringing new features like the xe GPU driver and bcachefs. PAM has been updated to version 1.6, with improvements and bug fixes, including persisting faillock across reboots for enhanced security.

5. LibreOffice 24.2.2.2: LibreOffice has been updated to version 24.2.2.2, featuring the Qt6/KF6 backend for better integration with Plasma 6 and improved performance.

6. OpenJDK 21: The latest LTS release of OpenJDK, version 21, is now available in the repository, offering new features such as sequenced collections and pattern matching for switch statements.

7. Lua 5.4.6 Update: Lua has been updated to version 5.4.6, introducing new features like generational garbage collection mode and const variables.

8. GNOME 46 Update: GNOME 46.1 is being worked on Solus, with plans to land it in the Unstable branch next week for testing.

9. Security Updates: Several security fixes have been implemented this week across various packages, ensuring users have the latest protections against vulnerabilities.

10. Multimedia, Gaming, CLI Tool, System, and Programming Updates: Numerous updates have been made across these categories, including updates to multimedia software, gaming tools, CLI utilities, system components, and programming languages.