The 254th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup highlights key developments in the Linux environment for the week that ended on August 24th, 2025. Despite a slower news cycle, several noteworthy releases made headlines.
Latest Releases:
- LibreOffice 25.8 was launched, introducing numerous new features. Read more here.
- Firefox 142 became available, featuring various enhancements. You can find additional details here.
- The beta version of Firefox 143 is out for public testing. Discover what’s coming next here.
- Thunderbird 142 now supports adding visual signatures to PDF attachments. More information is available here.
- FFmpeg 8.0 "Huffman" was released, including features such as the AV1 Vulkan encoder. Check out the release notes here.
- The Linux kernel 6.15 has reached its end of life, prompting users to upgrade to kernel 6.16. Details can be read here.
Linux Distributions Released This Week:
- CachyOS 250824: Download here.
- SystemRescue 12.02: Get it here.
- Tails 6.19: Available here.
- Bluestar Linux 6.16.1: Download link.
- TUXEDO 20250818: Here’s where to find it.
Upcoming Updates:Next week, expect to see the GNOME 49 Release Candidate and additional exciting developments in the Linux sphere.
This week’s roundup also thanks readers for their continued support through donations and engagement, which helps keep the community active and informed.