Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 19 (May 5 – 11, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Raspberry Pi OS, Plasma 6.3.5, Kitty 0.42, Hyprland 0.49, 'End of 10' campaign, openSUSE removing the Deepin desktop, Mint's theme gets a modern touch, and more.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
Raspberry Pi Connect Goes Stable
With version 2.5, Raspberry Pi Connect drops its beta tag and introduces smarter, faster, and lighter remote access capabilities for Pi users.
Kitty 0.42 Launches With Quick-Access Terminal
Kitty 0.42, a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator, brings a Quake-style quick-access terminal, Unicode 16-compliant grapheme segmentation, and more.
Flatpak 1.16.1 Arrives with Parental Control Enhancements
Flatpak 1.16.1, a universal app delivery framework for Linux, brings parental control improvements, faster operations, and multiple bug fixes.
Debian Endorses “End of 10” Campaign, Calls for Broader Action on Dormant Packages
The Debian Project supports “End of 10” to defend software freedom, while also seeking better tools to revive or retire neglected packages.
KDE Frameworks 6.14 Is Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Frameworks 6.14 lands with updates across libraries, including fixes for Baloo, KIO, KWallet, and enhanced support for Telegram Snap icons.
‘End of 10’ Campaign Highlights Benefits of Linux Transition
With Windows 10's end near, Endof10.org advocates for Linux adoption, helping users keep their devices functional and secure.
Hyprland 0.49 Introduces Fine-Grained Permissions
Hyprland 0.49 tiling Wayland compositor is out with permission management, breaking changes, new protocols, and many fixes.
Calibre 8.4 E-book Manager Brings KEPUB Enhancements
Calibre 8.4 adds improved KEPUB output for better text justification on Kobo, with new features in the e-book viewer and several key bug fixes.
System76 Unveils Serval WS With RTX 5070 Ti and 2K 240Hz Display
System76 unveils its new Serval WS Linux laptop with a 2K, 16:10, 240Hz display, powered by NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti and Intel Ultra 9.