NetBSD adds a new beginner-friendly text editor called atto
NetBSD has added a text editor called atto. The editor is designed to be beginner-friendly. (mastodon.sdf.org)
Node 26 Released (LTS)
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Node.js 26.13.0, released October 28, 2026, moves the 26.x series into Long Term Support under the codename “Lithium.” The release is scheduled to receive updates through the end of April 2029, making it a supported option for teams seeking a stable Node.js version over the coming years. The change from 26.12.1 is limited to release metadata, including information exposed through `process.release`; it introduces no other changes.
Users upgrading from earlier LTS versions should note a Linux dependency change that has applied since Node.js 25: official Linux binaries are linked against `libatomic`, which some distributions may require users to install separately. Installers and binaries are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and AIX, with builds covering architectures including x64, ARM64, PPC LE, and s390x. Source archives, API documentation, and signed SHA-256 checksums are also provided, allowing users to verify downloads. The release is therefore chiefly a support-status milestone rather than a feature update, with the Linux library requirement the main operational detail for some upgraders.
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