The Bottles team has released version 51.25 of the Wine prefix management tool, adding support for the st terminal and addressing key bugs to improve stability and Steam integration. Maintained by Mirko Brombin, the update refines UI elements and enhances usability for users in minimalist environments. Testing with applications like Notepad++ and Battle.net confirms better real-world performance.
Bottles, a tool for managing Wine prefixes on Linux, saw its latest update in version 51.25, released by maintainer Mirko Brombin. This version introduces support for the lightweight st terminal, expanding compatibility for users preferring minimalist setups. It also delivers several fixes to boost overall stability and integration with Steam.
Key improvements include refined cleanup behavior and resolution of UI inconsistencies. Specifically, the update fixes an invalid method call that occurred when toggling the “update-date” preference, preventing related errors. It also stops exceptions from arising when refreshing a bottle’s dependency list view.
For terminal users, the release corrects a broken CMD action in xfce4-terminal, ensuring smoother operation. Additionally, placeholder folders are now fully removed during bottle deletions, avoiding leftover files.
Steam users benefit from a change where BottleConfig loads directly from bottle.yml if available, which enhances configuration consistency across game prefixes. This addresses potential mismatches in settings for gaming environments.
The version has undergone testing with real applications, including Notepad++ and Battle.net, verifying improved stability in practical scenarios. Developers can review the full commits via the GitHub comparison between versions 51.24 and 51.25 for detailed technical changes.