Sync Updates for Week 18, 2024

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This week's highlights from Solus:

1. CUPS Update: CUPS packages have been updated, switching to the actively maintained OpenPrinting version of CUPS. cups-filters was also updated to 2.0.0 and split into separate packages, addressing printing issues. Users may see file conflict warnings during updates, but these are harmless.

2. Workrave Package Update: Workrave package has been split to remove unnecessary files and dependencies, ensuring that only relevant components are installed based on the desktop environment.

3. Zynaddsubfx Fix: Zynaddsubfx now works again after breaking due to missing dependencies when switching to Pipewire by default. The package now depends on pipewire-jack.

4. Nano 8 Update: Nano text editor has been updated to version 8, featuring modernization efforts such as default key bindings for search, improved command-line options, and mousewheel scrolling.

5. Element Matrix Client: The Element Matrix client now uses Wayland by default, enhancing its compatibility with modern desktop environments.

6. Font Rendering Improvement: Fonts now use slight hinting by default, resolving font rendering issues with certain websites.

7. Solus MATE Transition Tool (SMTT): SMTT has been added to the repository, but it's not yet recommended for general use. Users can help debug potential issues by testing it.

8. New Additions to Repository:

   • diffoscope: A tool for in-depth file, archive, and directory comparisons.
   • helvum: A graphical patchbay for PipeWire, enabling audio, video, and MIDI data routing.
   • gnome-online-accounts-gtk: A standalone application for configuring online accounts on GTK desktops.

9. Security Updates: Security updates include patches for python-idna, qt6-base, and tpm2-tools. Make sure to apply all updates for the latest protections.