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Ferdium

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LinuxCommunicationOpen source

v7.2.3

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Ferdium is a software product in the Communication category for Linux. It is intended for Linux users looking for a communication-focused application in a downloadable software catalog. The available information identifies its purpose through its category rather than through a list of specific communication functions. This makes the category designation the clearest guide to how Ferdium fits into a user’s software collection.

Ferdium is released under an open-source license. That licensing model indicates that the software belongs to the open-source software ecosystem, rather than being presented as a closed, proprietary-only product. Linux is its stated platform, so the catalog entry is relevant specifically to users running Linux systems. Users can use the platform and license information to determine whether Ferdium matches their software requirements.

MirrorNest distributes Ferdium by mirroring the official build directly onto its own storage. Before publication, MirrorNest scans the mirrored build for malware. This arrangement gives the catalog a clear role as a download source while preserving a direct connection to the official build. Ferdium therefore fits MirrorNest as an open-source Linux communication application provided through a reviewed mirror of its official distribution.

What's new in v7.2.3

# What's Changed

App Changes

⚠️ Breaking Changes (from 7.2.0)

  • macOS 11 Big Sur is no longer supported. macOS 12 Monterey or newer is now required due to the upgrade to Electron 43.
  • Linux/Wayland: Electron now defaults to native Wayland on Wayland sessions. ELECTRON_OZONE_PLATFORM_HINT is no longer supported; use --ozone-platform=x11 to force XWayland.

Important Changes

  • perf: reduce blocking work when switching services by @OskarEichler in #2530
  • fix: avoid service webview clipping performance regression by @SpecialAro in #2544
  • perf: avoid layout and theme rebuilds on service switches by @OskarEichler in #2531

Other Changes

  • Fixes typo "loose" -> "lose" by @LeventCelik in #2534
  • add OskarEichler as a contributor for code by @allcontributors[bot] in #2545
  • perf: avoid repeated cache directory scans in Advanced settings by @OskarEichler in #2529
  • perf: skip redundant synchronous settings writes by @OskarEichler in #2528

Recipe Changes

Addition

  • add: Primal by @0xCmdrKeen in ferdium/ferdium-recipes#740
  • add: Photon by @0xCmdrKeen in ferdium/ferdium-recipes#745
  • add: Gather 2.0 by @tavaresgmg in ferdium/ferdium-recipes#741

Other changes

  • fix: improve Google Chat unread badge reliability by @anhvu-sg in ferdium/ferdium-recipes#735
  • fix: reduce high CPU usage on Instagram direct messages by @zquestz in ferdium/ferdium-recipes#742
  • feat: add unread badges for Bluesky notifications and chat by @nexxai in ferdium/ferdium-recipes#744

New Contributors

  • @LeventCelik made their first contribution in #2534
  • @OskarEichler made their first contribution in #2530

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