KDE-Centric KaOS Goes Qt5-Free with July 2025 Release, Adds Plasma 6.4
KaOS 2025.7 drops Qt5 from default installs, introduces Plasma 6.4, and debuts a refreshed Midna theme with updated visuals.
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Clear Linux Discontinued as Intel Pulls the Plug Overnight
After a decade of development, Intel has officially shut down Clear Linux OS. The project’s GitHub repo is now archived and read-only.
Malware Discovered in Arch Linux AUR Packages
Arch Linux deletes three browser-related AUR packages infected with a Remote Access Trojan, urges users to uninstall and check systems for compromise.
Debian 13 Set to Launch on August 9
Debian 13 (Trixie) is scheduled for release on August 9, featuring KDE Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, and Linux kernel 6.12 LTS.
Garuda Linux Retires MHWD and Settings Manager
The new Garuda Linux update replaces outdated video driver metapackages with modern hardware profiles.
Rescuezilla 2.6.1 Released with Ubuntu 25.04 Base
Rescuezilla 2.6.1 disk imaging and recovery adds Ubuntu 25.04 support, improves touchpad gestures, fixes swap partition restore failures, and more.
Debian-Based Sparky Linux 7.8 Now Available for Download
The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.8 rolls out with updated packages, kernel 6.1 LTS, desktop refreshes, and GIMP preinstalled in live media.
Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Expected Soon, Focus Shifts to LMDE 7
LMDE 7 is officially named “Gigi” and will feature OEM install support along with all the enhancements introduced in Linux Mint 22.2.
CachyOS July 2025 Update Brings Shell Choice, Wayland Defaults
Arch-based CachyOS's July 2025 update adds user-selectable shells at install, Wayland by default for Plasma, fwupd support, and more.
Red Hat Offers Free RHEL Access for Business Developers
Red Hat’s new dev program, Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers, gives teams no-cost access to RHEL on 25 systems.