Linux NewsSparkyLinux 2025.12 “Tiamat” Released with Debian Forky Base, Linux Kernel 6.17
SparkyLinux 2025.12 distribution is now available for download based on Debian Testing/Forky and powered by Linux kernel 6.17. Here's what's new!
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Scribus 1.6.5 Open-Source Desktop Publishing App Released with Various Changes
Scribus 1.6.5 free and open-source desktop publishing software is now available for download with various updates and bug fixes. Here’s what’s changed!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: December 14th, 2025
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for December 14th, 2025, brings news about Firefox 146, Cinnamon 6.6. pearOS, KDE Gear 25.12, KDE Plasma 6.5.4, KDE Frameworks 6.21, COSMIC on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, Thunderbird 146, Tails 7.3.1, AerynOS 2025.12, Parrot 7.0 Beta, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.2, NVIDIA 580.119.02, Kali Linux 2025.4, Grml 2025.12, Linux 6.19 RC, Mixxx 2.5.4, and more.
Mixxx 2.5.4 Open-Source DJ App Improves Support for Korg KAOSS DJ, Pioneer DJ CDJ
Mixxx 2.5.4 open-source virtual DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with various improvements and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.19 Release Candidate
Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!
Grml 2025.12 Linux Distro Is Out Based on Debian Forky and Linux Kernel 6.17
Grml 2025.12 GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download based on Debian Testing and powered by Linux kernel 6.17. Here’s what’s new!
KDE Frameworks 6.21 Adds Support for Nim Code Files to the Breeze Icon Theme
KDE Frameworks 6.21 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!
Kali Linux 2025.4 Ethical Hacking Distro Released with KDE Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49
Kali Linux 2025.4 ethical hacking and penetration testing distribution is now available for download with 10 new tools and other updates. Here’s what’s new!
pearOS Is Back, Now Based on Arch Linux and Featuring the KDE Plasma Desktop
pearOS NiceC0re 25.12 is now available for download based on Arch Linux and featuring a highly customized KDE Plasma desktop environment to mimic the macOS look and feel.
System76 Launches First Stable Release of COSMIC Desktop and Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS
Pop!_OS 24.04 Linux distribution from System76 is now available for download with the first stable release of the COSMIC desktop environment. Here's what's new!
NVIDIA 580.119.02 Linux Graphics Driver Released with Various Bug Fixes
NVIDIA 580.119.02 graphics driver is now available for download for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris systems with various bug fixes.
KDE Gear 25.12 Software Suite Released with Many Improvements for KDE Apps
KDE Gear 25.12 open-source software suite is now available with improvements for many of your favorite KDE applications. Here’s what’s new!
Tails 7.3.1 Anonymous Linux OS Released with Tor Browser 15.0.3 and Tor 0.4.8.21
Tails 7.3.1 anonymous Linux OS is now available for download with Tor Browser 15.0.3, Tor 0.4.8.21, and Linux kernel 6.12.57 LTS.
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.2 Adds Support for Multiple SSH Keys, Direct I/O Bypass
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.2 microSD card flashing utility is now available for download with numerous new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Cinnamon 6.6 Desktop Environment Released with Redesigned Application Menu
Cinnamon 6.6 desktop environment is now available with a redesigned application menu, improved virtual keyboard, and other changes. Here's what's new!