Welcome to Week Two of Linuxiac’s 2025 Weekly Roundup—your go-to source for all things Linux & open source! Here’s a summary of all the major Linux and FOSS highlights that happened during the past week (Jan 6 – 12).
Linux Distributions
These releases grabbed my attention on the Linux distribution front and earned a spot in Linuxiac coverage. Unfortunately, in one instance—Absolute Linux—the news has a somewhat somber note. However, as you’ll discover, there’s still hope ahead.
- Debian 12.9 Rolls Out with Security and Stability Improvements
- Tails 6.11 Brings Critical Security Fixes and New Features
- Slackware-Based Absolute Linux Has Been Discontinued
Software Updates
Here’s a quick summary of the latest open-source software updates highlighted in our publications this past week.
- Budgie Desktop in 2025: The End of X11 and the Dawn of Wayland-Only
- Firefox 134 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
- Linkwarden 2.9 Makes Bookmarking Smarter
- GStreamer 1.24.11 Enhances Stability Across Platforms
- COSMIC Desktop Alpha 5 Released, Introduces New Media Player
- Calibre 7.24 Debuts New Series Name Transformation Tools
- Auto-cpufreq 2.5 Introduces Fedora 41 Support and Bug Fixes
- Fastfetch 2.34 Brings Long-Awaited Pretty Name Support for Linux Distros
- Git 2.48 Is Out with Faster SHA-1s, Meson Takes the Stage
- Enlightenment 0.27 Desktop Environment Released
- Bat 0.25 Command-Line Tool Introduces Powerful Line-Squeezing
- Immich 1.124 Brings Tagging, Fixes, and Enhancements
Plus, the KDE team was incredibly active this week, delighting their many fans with three exciting releases:
- KDE Plasma 6.3 Beta Desktop Environment Released
- KDE Frameworks 6.10 Is Out, Here’s What’s New
- KDE Gear 24.12.1 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
Hardware Updates
On the hardware front, Raspberry Pi has unveiled an updated model of their device—this time featuring 16GB of memory. Plus, a new pocket-sized Linux computer and something exciting for gamers are on the horizon.
- Raspberry Pi 5 Introduces 16GB Model at $120
- Mecha Comet: A Linux Handheld Built for Customization
- Lenovo Legion Go S: The First Official Third-Party Handheld Powered by SteamOS
Tutorials That Make a Difference
I’ll admit that the guides I share on Linuxiac have always been a source of pride for me. This week, I focused on helping beginner Linux users by introducing them to the “secrets” of hidden files.
Well, that was all for this week. If you missed last week’s news, you can catch up by checking out our previous weekly wrap-up. Needless to say, keep an eye on Linuxiac—it’s the perfect way to stay updated on all the latest from Linux and FOSS.
Wishing you an awesome week ahead!
