Wine-Staging 11.2 Enhances Adobe Photoshop Support on Linux with New Patches
Wine-Staging 11.2 has been released, further enhancing Adobe Photoshop support on Linux. This version builds upon the previous Wine 11.2 release and includes numerous experimental patches. These updates aim to improve the functionality of Windows applications and games running on Linux.
Key Updates in Wine-Staging 11.2
This latest release introduces several noteworthy changes.
- Adobe Photoshop Installer Support: Wine-Staging 11.2 features additional patches to enhance the Adobe Photoshop installer on Linux. This follows previous efforts to support the installation of Adobe Photoshop 2025.
- New IXMLSerializer Implementation: A new implementation for IXMLSerializer in MSHTML allows the inclusion of embedded XML declarations.
- VKD3D Code Update: The latest VKD3D code has been incorporated into this version, ensuring better compatibility with modern graphics technologies.
Dropped and Updated Patches
Alongside the new features, Wine-Staging 11.2 also drops several outdated patches.
- Removal of NVCUDA Support: The removal of the CUDA support patch has been a significant change. It has been inactive for some time due to compatibility issues with the PE/Unix split.
- Outdated or Problematic Patches: Patches that conflicted with the latest upstream code were also removed, allowing for a cleaner codebase.
Future Development
The Wine-Staging development team is actively working to merge these patches into the upstream Wine codebase. This process involves collaboration with companies like NVIDIA to resolve outstanding issues regarding CUDA documentation.
As these updates unfold, Linux users can expect continued improvements in their experience with software like Adobe Photoshop and other applications through Wine-Staging.
