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12/09/2025

Frameworks 6.18 open-source software suite is out now with support for using your laptop’s Copilot key for launching apps or something useful. Here's what else is new in this release! https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-18-lets-you-use-your-laptops-copilot-key-for-launching-apps

KDE

KDE Frameworks 6.18 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop.

12/09/2025

Popular Shell extension Dash to Panel gets a major update with GNOME 49 support and plenty of new features. Here's what's new! https://9to5linux.com/dash-to-panel-gnome-shell-extension-gets-gnome-49-support-and-new-features

GNOME Shell extension Dash to Panel gets a major update with new features, bug fixes, and support for the GNOME 49 desktop environment.

12/09/2025

Q4OS 6.1 distro is now available for download based on 13 "Trixie" and featuring the Plasma and Trinity desktop environments. Here's what's new! https://9to5linux.com/q4os-6-1-distro-is-out-based-on-debian-13-with-kde-plasma-and-trinity-desktops

Lightweight distribution Q4OS 6.1 is now available for download based on Debian 13 "Trixie" with the KDE Plasma and Trinity desktops.

12/09/2025

LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 will be based on Debian 13 “Trixie” with a beta release this September while Linux Mint 22.3 planned for December 2025. https://9to5linux.com/lmde-7-will-be-based-on-debian-13-linux-mint-22-3-planned-for-december

LMDE 7 will be available for public beta testing this September based on Debian 13 "Trixie", while Linux Mint 22.3 is planned for December.

11/09/2025

openSUSE Linux plans to disable support for the Bcachefs file system from Tumbleweed with kernel 6.17. https://9to5linux.com/opensuse-to-disable-bcachefs-file-system-support-in-tumbleweed-with-linux-6-17

openSUSE devs plan to disable support for the Bcachefs file system in openSUSE Tumbleweed with the upcoming Linux 6.17 kernel update.

11/09/2025

VirtualBox 7.2.2 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with support for KVM APIs on kernel 6.16 and newer and other changes. Here's what's new! https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-2-2-adds-support-for-kvm-apis-on-linux-kernel-6-16-and-newer

VirtualBox 7.2.2 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with support for using KVM APIs on Linux kernel 6.16.

11/09/2025

Slimbook has refreshed its flagship and mid-range laptops and introduced the Slimbook Manjaro III notebook!

Slimbook refreshes its Linux laptop fleet with new versions of Slimbook EVO, Slimbook Manjaro III, and Slimbook ELEMENTAL.

11/09/2025

PipeWire 1.4.8 open-source server for handling audio/video streams and hardware on is out with low latency for FireWire devices using the ALSA drivers and better support for the Razer BlackShark v3 gaming headset. https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-4-8-brings-low-latency-to-firewire-devices-using-the-alsa-drivers

PipeWire 1.4.8 open-source server for handling audio/video streams and hardware on Linux is now available for download with various fixes.

11/09/2025

Gear 25.08.1 software suite is rollong out now with more improvements for your favorite KDE apps. Here's what's improved and fixed! https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-25-08-1-released-with-more-improvements-for-your-favorite-kde-apps

KDE

KDE Gear 25.08.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Gear 25.08 open-source software suite series with fixes.

10/09/2025

Fwupd 2.0.15 firmware updater is now available for download with support for ConnectX-6, ConnectX-7 and ConnectX-8 NICs https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-0-15-adds-support-for-nvidia-connectx-6-connectx-7-and-connectx-8-nics

Fwupd 2.0.15 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for the NVIDIA ConnectX-6, ConnectX-7 and ConnectX-8 NICs.

10/09/2025

TUXEDO Computers now supports fully automated installations of 13 "Trixie" with the latest TUXEDO WebFAI 2.1 release. https://9to5linux.com/tuxedo-computers-now-supports-fully-automated-installations-of-debian-13

TUXEDO Computers

10/09/2025

Hyprland 0.51 dynamic tiling Wayland compositor is out now with support for fully configurable trackpad gestures, new animations, and more. Here's what's new! https://9to5linux.com/hyprland-0-51-wayland-compositor-adds-fully-configurable-trackpad-gestures

Hyprland 0.51 Wayland compositor is now available with support for fully configurable trackpad gestures and other changes.