Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 43 (Oct 20 – 26, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: KDE Plasma 6.5, VirtualBox 7.2.4, Jellyfin 10.11, Uptime Kuma 2.0, Valkey 9.0, Canonical Academy, new NTFS Linux driver, Alma 10.1 adds Btrfs support, and more.
Arch Linux AUR Hit by Another DDoS Attack, Port 22 Access Disrupted
Ongoing DDoS attacks push Arch Linux to activate AUR protection, which currently disrupts SSH on port 22.
Fedora 43 Final Build Approved, Official Release Set for October 28
After a brief delay, Fedora Linux 43 is now GO and set to launch on October 28, 2025. Here's what you can expect.
Solseek Brings a Fast, TUI-Based Package Manager to Solus Linux
The freshly released Solseek app gives Solus Linux users a fast, fzf-powered TUI for managing eopkg, Flatpak, and Snap.
Canonical Launches Canonical Academy to Certify Real-World Ubuntu Skills
Canonical introduces a new platform that lets professionals test and certify their Linux skills through hands-on Ubuntu exams and digital badges.
Foot Terminal: Lightning-Fast, Lightweight, and Made for Wayland
Foot is a lightning-fast, minimalist terminal emulator built for Wayland, focusing on speed, simplicity, and low resource usage.
DavMail 6.5 Exchange Gateway Brings Interactive Office 365 Login
DavMail 6.5 open-source exchange gateway enhances Office 365 login security and refines Linux RPM packages.
Arch Linux Users Are the First to Experience KDE Plasma 6.5
KDE Plasma 6.5 has officially landed in Arch Linux’s stable repositories, making it the first distribution to ship the new desktop.
Bottles 51.25 Released With st Terminal Support
Bottles 51.25, a compatibility layer for running Windows apps on Linux, adds support for the st terminal and improves Steam configuration handling.
Mozilla to Require Data-Collection Disclosure in All New Firefox Extensions
Starting November 3, all new Firefox extensions must declare whether they collect or share user data, ensuring greater transparency for users.