Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 41 (Oct 6 – 12, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Ubuntu 25.10, Gnoppix KDE 25.10, GIMP 3.0.6, KDE Gear 25.08.2, OpenSSH 10.2, Python 3.14, ClamAV 1.5, Solus begins a new epoch, Meta unveils OpenZL, and more.
The Only Thing Stopping You from Switching to Linux Is Your Mindset
Switching to Linux is less about technical hurdles and more about adjusting your mindset. Here's why.
KDE Frameworks 6.19 Is Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Frameworks 6.19 fixes 7z crashes, refines Breeze Icons, and delivers better performance across core libraries.
Solus Begins a New Epoch with Polaris Repository and Python 2 Removal
Solus Linux enters the Polaris era, introducing a new stable repository and removing legacy Python 2 components.
TT-RSS Shuts Down, but the Project Lives On Under a New Fork
Tiny Tiny RSS is shutting down, but a new fork will keep the popular open-source RSS reader and news aggregator alive and maintained.
Kdenlive 25.08.2 Released with Stability Fixes and Polished Effects
Kdenlive 25.08.2 open-source video editor brings major stability fixes, improved clip handling, and polished frei0r effects.
Pacsea Is a New TUI That Makes Arch Package Browsing Easier
Pacsea is a new Rust-written terminal TUI for Arch Linux that unifies official and AUR package searches into a single interface.
OpenSSH 10.2 Released with Key Bugfix for ControlPersist Issue
OpenSSH 10.2 addresses bugs and prepares to deprecate SHA1 SSHFP records, pushing for stronger, SHA256-based security.
Meta Unveils OpenZL: A New Open Source Data Compression Framework
OpenZL is Meta’s new open-source compression framework that delivers faster, smarter, and lossless data handling.
KDE Gear 25.08.2 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 25.08.2 bugfix update improves stability across NeoChat, Tokodon, Itinerary, and other core KDE apps.