The 240th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, detailing significant happenings in the Linux community for the week ending May 18th, 2025. If you missed the previous roundup, you can catch up on everything GNU/Linux/Open Source here.
News Highlights
This week heralded fresh releases across various software:
- Shotcut released version 25.05 of its open-source video editor featuring an Alpha Strobe video filter.
- IPFire 2.29 Core Update 194 was launched, including the Linux kernel 6.12.23 LTS and additional updates.
- Inkscape 1.4.2 introduced initial support for importing Vectornator / Linearity Curve files.
- A tutorial was published, guiding users on how to upgrade from Ubuntu 24.10 to Ubuntu 25.04.
- The Arch Linux installer now supports the Labwc, Niri, and River Wayland compositors.
- KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop environment began beta testing, showcasing a host of new features.
- Debian 12.11 was released, complete with 81 bug fixes and 45 security updates.
- GIMP 3.0.4 became available with various bug fixes.
Linux Distributions Released
Several new distributions were released this week:
- Debian Edu (Skolelinux) 12.11
- Debian GNU/Linux 12.11 KDE Plasma
- Manjaro Linux 25.0.2
- IPFire 2.29 Core Update 194
Software Updates
Key updates in applications, drivers, desktops, and kernels are as follows:
- The Linux kernel updated to versions 6.14.7 and 6.12.29 LTS.
- Mozilla Firefox 138.0.4 was released, alongside updates for GnuPG, Docker, and more.
Looking Ahead
Upcoming releases to watch for next week include:
- GNOME 48.2
- GNOME 47.7
- Linux kernel 6.15
This roundup serves to keep the community well-informed about the evolving landscape of Linux, showcasing a blend of development, feature introductions, and enhancements across software and distributions.