Linux Mint 22.2 rückt näher. Auch LMDE 7 blitzt am Horizont auf https://fosstopia.de/linux-mint-22-2-lmde-7/ #LinuxMint #LinuxMint22.2 #LinuxMInt22.2Zara #LinuxMintDebianEdition #LinuxMIntDebianEdition7 #LinuxMIntDebianEdition7Gigi #LinuxNews #LMDE #LMDE7 #LMDE7Gigi

Ich nutze Linux nun seit über zehn Jahren und möchte an dieser Stelle meine Begeisterung darüber teilen, die bis heute ungebrochen ist. Um in der heutigen Zeit, in der eine respektvolle und sachliche Ausdrucksweise immer wichtiger wird, nicht missverstanden zu werden, möchte ich einige Vorteile hervorheben, die mich dazu bewegen, Linux treu zu bleiben. An erster Stelle steht für mich der Datenschutz: Linux bietet eine transparente und offene Plattform ohne versteckte Hintertüren oder Programme, die heimlich Daten an externe Server senden. Das gibt mir ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit und Kontrolle über meine persönlichen Informationen. Darüber hinaus bringt Linux alles mit, was ich für meine individuellen technischen Bedürfnisse benötige. Die Vielfalt an Software, die Flexibilität bei der Anpassung und die Stabilität des Systems ermöglichen es mir, produktiv und effizient zu arbeiten – sei es im privaten oder beruflichen Umfeld. Ein weiterer großer Pluspunkt ist die Community und der offene Entwicklungsprozess. Linux lebt von einer engagierten Gemeinschaft, die ständig an Verbesserungen arbeitet und bei Problemen schnell Unterstützung bietet. Das schafft ein Gefühl von Zusammenhalt und Innovation, das ich sehr schätze. Nicht zuletzt überzeugt mich auch die Unabhängigkeit von großen Konzernen. Mit Linux bin ich nicht an proprietäre Systeme gebunden, sondern kann frei entscheiden, welche Programme ich nutze und wie ich mein System gestalte. All diese Aspekte zusammen machen für mich Linux zu einer nachhaltigen und zukunftssicheren Wahl, die ich auch in den kommenden Jahren nicht missen möchte.

DANKE an alle die das möglich machen!

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KDE Plasma 6.4 released, with revamped UI for Spectacle, per-virtual-desktop custom tile layouts, new HDR calibration wizard, support for new Wayland protocols, improved KRunner, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-4-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new

KDE Plasma development will focus on Wayland support, X11 support is only secondary, only critical bugs will be fixed, unless someone pays to fix less critical issues:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Wayland-Is-The-Future

Flathub reaches 3 billion total downloads:
https://ostechnix.com/flathub-3-billion-downloads/

Wine package on Arch becomes pure WoW64, dependency on multilib repository is dropped:
https://ostechnix.com/arch-linux-wine-wow64-transition/

Wine 10.10 released with updated Mono engine, expanded capabilities for generating Windows Runtime metadata in the Windows Interface Definition Language (WIDL) tool, bug fixes for video games, etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/6/wine-10-10-released-with-updated-mono-engine-and-bug-fixes-for-several-games/

Linux kernel 6.16 RC2 released with driver fixes, bcachefs improvements etc.:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-16-rc2-released/

NVIDIA 575.64 Linux driver released with a few bug fixes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NVIDIA-575.64-Linux-Driver

XLibre 25.0 released with code clean-ups, new Xnamespace extension, Xnest ported to xcb, fixes for several CVEs, etc.:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/XLibre-25.0-Released

Security fixes for X.Org and XWayland:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/X.Org-Server-21.1.17
https://www.phoronix.com/news/XWayland-24.1.8-X.Org-21.1.8

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Ubuntu 24.10 will reach EOL on July 10, upgrading to 25.04 is recommended:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/ubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole-eol-july-2025

Ubuntu 25.10 (shipping GNOME 49) will remove GNOME X11 session:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka-to-remove-the-gnome-on-xorg-x11-session

Linux Mint 20 reached EOL, upgrading to 22 is recommended:
https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-20-eol/

Linux Mint 22.2 adds out-of-the-box fingerprint authentication support with Fingwit app:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-22-2-will-feature-fingerprint-authentication-with-fingwit-app

Nitrux drops the Plasma-based NX desktop for Hyprland, due to the discontinuation of Plasma LTS released:
https://9to5linux.com/nitrux-linux-drops-its-kde-plasma-based-nx-desktop-for-hyprland
(It's a bit weird choice that they ditched a full DE for a standalone compositor, which is tiling in fact, and requires editing some config files manually, not sure if DE users want that.)

Kali Linux 2025.2 released with revamped Kali Menu, GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 8.3, 13 new tools (including Azurehound, binwalk3, bloodhound-ce-python etc.):
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2025-2-released-with-revamped-kali-menu-13-new-hacking-tools

GNOME 49 Alpha 0 available with preparations for disabling X11 by default:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-49-Alpha-0-Packages

Sway 1.11 released with explicit sync support, support for the ext-image-copy-capture-v1 and ext-image-capture-source-v1 protocols for improved screen capture, support for the alpha-modifier-v1 protocol for setting an alpha multiplier for a surface, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/sway-1-11-tiling-wayland-compositor-adds-support-for-explicit-synchronization

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ULS 206: KDE’s Kerton, X11 drama & AMD updates
With new releases from Fastfetch & LibreOffice, file system fixes from Bcachefs, and bizarre kernel happenings, this week’s Untitled Linux Show has it all.
https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show/episodes/206
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Arch project to create new sponsorships policy, which defines two types of sponsorships:
https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-sponsorships/

elementaryOS 8 released with new gesture controller, improved multitasking view, notification when taking a screenshot with a keyboard shortcut, improved dock, etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/6/elementary-os-improves-window-manager-dock-multitasking-screenshot-capture-and-more/

OpenSUSE Tumbleweed monthly update brings Linux kernel 6.14.6, QEMU 10.0, KDE Plasma 6.3.5, other updated packages:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/6/opensuse-tumbleweed-update-brings-qemu-10-kde-plasma-6-3-5-and-security-upgrades/

CachyOS update fixes NVIDIA issues by detecting the GPU and atomatically installing the correct driver, brings new boot animation and GRUB theme, Cachy-Browser discontinued, Firefox with custom config becomes the default, Proton-CachyOS is now based on Proton 10:
https://betanews.com/2025/06/01/cachyos-nvidia-fix-steam-deck-support-linux-browser-dropped/

Rocky Linux 9.6 released with enhanced image-building and delivery process, updated images, additional policy rules for SELinux, package updates:
https://9to5linux.com/rocky-linux-9-6-is-available-for-download-based-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux-9-6

UBports 20.04 OTA-9 released with VoLTE support out-of-the-box for more carriers, Waydroid 1.5.1, new font for emojis, support for newer emojis, bug fixes:
https://ubports.com/en/blog/ubports-news-1/post/ubuntu-touch-ota-9-focal-release-3962

Malicious pull requests to the Linux kernel copying Linus Torvalds' patches and re-listing him as the author got prevented:
https://news.itsfoss.com/linus-kernel-broken-pull-request/

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Linux kernel 6.15 released with Rust support for hrtimer and ARMv7, a new setcpuid= boot parameter for x86 CPUs, support for sched_ext to count and report internal events, x86 Intel and AMD PMU enhancements, nested virtualization support for VGICv3 on ARM, support for emulating FEAT_PMUv3 on Apple Silicon, new API to receive information about mount and unmount events of filesystems, support for hardware-wrapped encryption keys in the block layer, support for 48-bit block addressing in the EROFS file system, etc:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-kernel-6-15-officially-released-this-is-whats-new

Linux-libre kernel 6.15 released with Nova Core GPU, Qualcomm iris v4l2, Airoha NPU, Tehuti Networks TN40xx 10G Ethernet, Realtek 8814A Wi-Fi, Apple Silicon SoC touchscreen, Renesas UFS hooks, Spider 1Gb Ethernet,aw88166 audio drivers removed:
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-6-15-kernel-is-out-for-those-who-seek-100-freedom-for-their-pcs

Archinstall 3.0.7 released with option to configure Btrfs snapshot type (Snapper or Timeshift), disk encryption configuration moved into the disk config menu, various bug fixes and improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-3-0-7-arch-linux-menu-based-installer-adds-support-for-btrfs-snapshots

Alpine Linux 3.22 released with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6.3, LXQt 2.2, gummiboot (systemd-boot) replaced with systemd-efistub, updated packages:
https://9to5linux.com/alpine-linux-3-22-released-with-gnome-48-kde-plasma-6-3-and-lxqt-2-2

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS reached EOL on May 31, upgrade to newer version is recommended, or Ubuntu Pro subscription to get patches until 2030:
https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-20-04-eol/
(Canonical doin the Microsoft thing: charging to keep getting patches)

Canonical to release monthly Ubuntu snapshots:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Monthly-Ubuntu-Snapshots

NVIDIA driver 575 released with NVIDIA Smooth Motion support, support for GLX front buffer rendering on Xwayland, support for the __NV_DISABLE_EXPLICIT_SYNC environment variable to also apply to GLX and Vulkan apps etc:
https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-575-linux-graphics-driver-released-with-support-for-nvidia-smooth-motion

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Nobara 42 released with Brave as the default browser (with custom policy disabling Brave Wallet, Rewards, VPN, AI Chat, and Tor while setting DNS Over HTTPS to automatic), new rolling-release model, KDE Discover and GNOME Software replaced by flatpost (a custom Flatpak installer), driver manager provides simple option to switch between open and closed NVIDIA drivers etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/linux-distro-nobara-42-ships-with-brave-by-default-and-shifts-to-rolling-release-model/
(Wow they made the thing I wanted all the time: a Brave browser without all that additional crap. The only thing missing is availability on Flathub lol)
(Separate software installers for native packages and Flatpaks? Why don't just add Flatpak support to their existing DNF frontend? ️)

Archinstall 3.0.5 released with optional file encryption for user credentials, hashed password storage, additional post-installation options, support for Labwc, Niri, River and Xmonad window managers:
https://ostechnix.com/archinstall-3-0-5-is-released/

Hyprland 0.49 released with popups to ask for permissions (disabled by default for now), xdg-system bell and xdg-toplevel-tag protocol support, option for allowing keybinding to be disabled per-device, new socket2 events, new window rules etc.:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Hyprland-0.49-Released

GNU Screen 5.0.1 fixes critical security issues, including local root exploit, terminal hijacking, permission issues etc, upgrading to the new version is recommended:
https://ostechnix.com/gnu-screen-5-0-1-released/

Debian 12.11 released with 81 bug fixes and 45 security updates:
https://9to5linux.com/debian-12-11-bookworm-released-with-81-bug-fixes-and-45-security-updates

Ubuntu 25.04 upgrades re-enabled after fixing critical issues:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-04-upgrades-resume-after-bug-fixes

Ubuntu 25.10 will include Loupe as the preinstalled image viewer, and Ptyxis as the preinstalled terminal emulator:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-to-include-new-image-viewer-terminal-apps

KDE Frameworks 6.15 fixes a 9-year old file transfer suspend bug:
https://ostechnix.com/kde-file-transfer-suspend-fixed/

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GNOME Foundation has a new executive director, Steven Deobald, an experienced software developer, who plans to focus on transparency about the operation of the foundation:
https://blogs.gnome.org/steven/2025/05/06/introducing-myself/

GNOME 49 will include Showtime instead of Totem as the default video player:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/gnome-49-replaces-totem-video-player-with-showtime
(It's time to make the switch I guess, Totem didn't really work, at least for me, it couldn't open videos, crashed quite a lot.)
(I remember a dev making an April's FOols joke that Showtime finally shows the time as the name suggests lol)

Linux Mint 22.2 will include new default theme with more blue-ish gray colors, to ensure that Adwaita programs look better on the system, XDG Desktop Portal XApp is tweaked to ensure that Adwaita programs follow accent colors:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/linux-mint-22-2-default-theme-changes
(Oh no Mint, you accept the widely hated GNOME standards? What are you doing? lol)

Linux Mint 22.2 and LMDE 7 codenames revealed, 22.2 will be called "Zara", 7 will be called "Gigi":
https://betanews.com/2025/05/08/linux-mint-22-2-and-lmde-7-codenames-revealed/

openSUSE removes Deepin desktop from community repos due to lack of package maintenance consistency and security concerns:
https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-deepin-desktop-removal/

Ubuntu plans to ditch regular sudo for sudo-rs (written in Rust):
https://betanews.com/2025/05/06/ubuntu-linux-sudo-rust-sudo-rs/

Ubuntu 25.10 daily build are available for download:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-daily-builds-download-testing

KDE Plasma 6.3.5 released with improved multi-screen support, NVIDIA GPU fixes, various other bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-5-improves-support-for-multi-screen-setups-nvidia-gpu-users

KDE Frameworks 6.14 released with support for some archaic units for KRunner, revamped New Files dialog for the Dolphin file manager and other KIO-based apps, other improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-14-revamps-new-files-dialog-expands-krunner-unit-conversion

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KDE discontinues Plasma LTS releases, reduces feature update to 2 in a year instead of 3, offers extended bug-fix support period:
https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-lts-discontinued/
(Well done, KDE! In my experience, the biggest issue with Plasma has always been the amount of annoying bugs and crashes, which kind of negated the experience for me, despite the cool extra features and the extensive customization options. However, this new strategy might pay off in the long term, and make Plasma a more stable experience.)

4MLinux 48.0 released with Linux kernel 6.12, updated packages, Kino (classic IEEE 1394 DV video editor) preinstalled, VVenC encoder:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/28/overcome-depression-about-the-state-of-the-world-by-installing-4mlinux-48-0/

Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) R14.1.4 released with emoji support, support for Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 43, tab support in KPDF document viewer, support for clickable links in calendar events, new wallpapers and color themes etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/trinity-desktop-environment-r14-1-4-released-with-support-for-ubuntu-25-04

Tails 6.15 released with updated Linux kernel and Tor Browser, various bug and security fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/tails-6-15-update-security-and-compatibility-fixes/

Linux kernel 6.15 RC4 released with various enhancements, bug fixes:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-15-rc4-released/

OpenSUSE Tumbleweed update includes Linux kernel 6.14, post-quantum resistant OpenSSH, updated packages:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/opensuse-tumbleweed-s-update-brings-linux-6-14-kernel-and-post-quantum-resistant-openssh/

Ubuntu 24.04 is now compatible with Qualcomm DragonWing processors:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-24-04-desktop-qualcomm-dragonwing-release

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GNOME 48 "Bengaluru" released with dynamic triple buffering to boost the performance on low-end GPUs, Wayland color management protocol support, new Adwaita fonts, HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, new Wellbeing feature with screen time tracking, new Display Control utility, new windows centered by default, OSD notifications for headphone connections, new Papers app as the default document viewer, notifications grouped by apps, improvements to Nautilus and Software, Loupe got image editing support etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-bengaluru-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new
(Finally there's an image viewer on Linux which can do simple editing without opening a separate program)

Serpent OS changes name to AerynOS, because of "serpent" having a negative association:
https://9to5linux.com/ikey-dohertys-serpent-os-changes-name-to-aerynos
(Instead of a "negative" name, now it has a name that's hard to spell correctly, judging from how many people spell Python incorrectly lol)

Fedora 42 Beta available with new KDE edition (not spin anymore!), COSMIC spin, refreshed Anaconda installer, DNF5 improvements etc.:
https://betanews.com/2025/03/18/fedora-linux-42-beta-asahi-kde-cosmic-new-features/

Kali Linux 2025.1 released with Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.2, refreshed theme, new keyboard shortcuts, kernel update, new partition layout etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2025-1-ethical-hacking-distro-is-here-with-xfce-4-20-refreshed-theme

Lead developer of the Dash to Panel GNOME extension quits due to drama around the animated heart icon with a donation message:
https://news.itsfoss.com/dash-to-panel-drama/
(Linux isn't Linux without a drama each week...)

PINE64 RISC-V tablet (PineTab-V) gets new Debian-based distro, new accelerometer, a fix for a slow charging issue, an LED status indicator light, and a unique identifier for the PineTab-V in the EEPROM:
https://news.itsfoss.com/pinetab-v-upgrade/

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