The 215th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup brings you the latest developments in the Linux ecosystem for the week ending November 24th, 2024. This week saw the release of notable software, including FreeCAD 1.0 and Blender 4.3, alongside updates like Mesa 24.3, GNU Linux-libre 6.12, and Shotcut 4.11. Free alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5, specifically AlmaLinux 9.5 and Rocky Linux 9.5, were also launched.
In security news, Canonical addressed a vulnerability in Ubuntu and released the first daily builds for the upcoming Plucky Puffin (Ubuntu 25.04). Here’s a glance at the week’s highlights:
Hot News of the Week
- Shotcut 24.11 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Various Bug Fixes
- AlmaLinux OS 9.5 Is Here as a Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5
- GNU Linux-libre 6.12 Kernel Released for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs
- Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download
- FreeCAD 1.0 Open-Source 3D Parametric Modeler Released
- Blender 4.3 Open-Source 3D Graphics App Introduces Experimental Vulkan Backend
- NVIDIA 550.135 Graphics Driver Released with Better Linux Kernel 6.11 Support
- Mesa 24.3 Open-Source Graphics Stack Adds Vulkan 1.3 Conformance for V3DV
Other GNU/Linux News of Interest
- GNOME 48 Adds Support for Battery Charging Limiting for Laptop Users
- KaOS Linux 2024.11 Released with KDE Plasma 6.2 and Linux Kernel 6.11
- Rocky Linux 9.5 Is Out as Another Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5
- Canonical Patches Vulnerability in Ubuntu’s Needrestart Leading to Local Privilege Escalation
Linux Distributions Released This Week
- ArchBang 2411
- openmamba 20241122
- Proxmox 8.3 Virtual Environment
- Bluestar Linux 6.11.9
- Oracle Linux 9.5
- KaOS Linux 2024.11
- Rocky Linux 9.5
- AlmaLinux OS 9.5
Upcoming Releases
Next week anticipates key updates and launches, including:
- Mozilla Firefox 133
- KDE Plasma 6.2.4
- GNOME 47.2, among others
Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the Linux community!