Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 4 (Jan 20 – 26, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: kernel 6.13, Solus 4.7, Debian 13 freeze scheduler, VirtualBox 7.1.6, Wine 10, Vivaldi 7.1, MySQL 9.2, 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.
Incus 6.9 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.9 introduces VM memory dumps, improved QEMU hooks, uplink addresses in OVN state, and direct ACL management on bridged networks.
Solus 4.7 Released, Enhances Support for NVIDIA GPUs and Flatpaks
Solus 4.7 updates Budgie, GNOME, Plasma, and Xfce with the latest features, including Flatpak-ready software centers and refreshed multimedia tools.
Shotcut 25.01 Update Brings Bins, HSL Filters, and More
Shotcut 25.01 video editor rolls out with new features like Playlist Bins, HSL filters, Gradient Map, and improved Wayland support.
Liberux NEXX Is a New (Still in Development) Linux Phone
Liberux NEXX (crowdfunding): a Linux-powered phone that you've been waiting for with an 8-core CPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB storage, and zero data tracking.
Dovecot 2.4 Secure IMAP Server Released
Dovecot 2.4 secure IMAP server has been released with a new signing key, experimental ARM64 Docker support, and major config changes.
Debian 13 Freeze Begins in March, Debian 15 Codename Revealed
Debian 13 'Trixie' freeze starts March 15, 2025. The future Debian 15 release is officially named 'Duke.'
Deepin Linux 25 Goes (Almost) Immutable
The upcoming Deepin Linux 25 release will introduce Solid, an immutable system offering enhanced security, snapshot management, and a layered architecture.
MySQL 9.2 Released, Adds JavaScript Transactional API
Explore MySQL 9.2 release highlights, including new features, deprecated items, and removed functionality, for improved database management and performance.
Vivaldi Browser 7.1 Introduces Customizable Widgets
Vivaldi browser 7.1 introduces customizable widgets, tab imports, and speed dial improvements for a seamless browsing experience.