# PipeWire 1.6.10 Multimedia Framework Released with JACK Crash Fixes

PipeWire, the open-source multimedia framework widely used on Linux for handling audio and video streams, has released version 1.6.10. One main improvement concerns JACK compatibility, where developers added locking around the port array and mixer list to prevent crashes, especially when applications register many audio ports. The update also fixes a possible infinite loop and improves cleanup of ports and buffers during disconnection. Another notable fix concerns audio playback. PipeWire 1.6.10 eliminates unwanted pops and clicks that could occur when unsigned audio streams finish. The proble

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Created: 2026-10-22T16:50:21.249107+00:00

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