9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from November 23rd, 2025
The 267th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup wraps up the highlights from the Linux community for the week ending November 23, 2025. This week featured several major updates and releases which include a new version of Blender, NetworkManager, Git, OpenVPN, HPLIP, PHP, VKD3D-Proton, Wireshark, and Calibre. Additionally, KDE Plasma also saw a new update, while AlmaLinux OS and Finnix distributions released their latest versions. The Debian project introduced Debian Libre live images, and Slimbook showcased a new Linux laptop. Below, find the key updates from the week along with access to chosen releases.
Hot news of the week
- HPLIP 3.25.8 adds support for new printers.
- openSUSE releases Agama 18 installer with a cleaner and more intuitive storage UI.
- OpenVPN 2.6.16 arrives with security fixes and various bug fixes.
- NetworkManager 1.54.2 includes support for configuring the HSR protocol version.
- VKD3D-Proton 3.0 released with FSR4 support and DXBC shader backend rewrite.
- Git 2.52 introduces a new command for grabbing various repository characteristics.
- AlmaLinux OS 9.7 launched as a free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.7.
- Finnix 251 introduces official OCI container images for sysadmins.
- Wayland-only Budgie 10.10 desktop environment released as a developer preview.
- GIMP 3.2 Release Candidate is now available for download and public testing.
- KDE Plasma 6.5.3 enhances visual smoothness on multi-monitor VRR setups.
- Debian Libre live images launched for software freedom enthusiasts.
- Blender 5.0, the open-source 3D graphics app, is now available.
- Slimbook and KDE celebrate their 8th anniversary with the KDE Slimbook VII.
- Wireshark 4.6.1 released with updated protocol support.
- PHP 8.5 introduces new features such as the Pipe operator and URI extension.
- Calibre 8.15 improves its comments editor.
Linux distributions released this week
Upcoming releases
Next week brings anticipated updates including GNOME 49.2 and 48.7, as well as the Linux kernel 6.18, alongside many other exciting developments in the Linux ecosystem.