The 229th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, summarizing the key developments in the Linux world for the week ending March 2nd, 2025. During this time, there weren’t many major news items or releases, but several updates were made to existing distributions and software.
The Armbian distribution released version 25.2, introducing support for new hardware as well as the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel. Additionally, a new update for KDE Plasma (version 6.3.2) brought exciting features, such as animated WebP and GIF support in Spectacle. LibreOffice also had a minor update with version 25.2.1, which included 77 bug fixes. NetworkManager introduced version 1.52, adding support for IPvlan interface, while the NVIDIA graphics driver updated to version 570 with several enhancements.
Framework, the company known for its modular laptop design, unveiled two new products, including the Framework Desktop and a 2-in-1 Framework Laptop 12. Meanwhile, developers from Linux Mint shared progress on a revamped application launcher for the Cinnamon desktop environment.
Hot news of the week
- Armbian 25.2 arrives with support for new boards, Linux 6.12 LTS, and more
- KDE Plasma 6.3.2 is out with animated WebP and GIF support for Spectacle
- Framework announces Framework Desktop and 2-in-1 Framework Laptop 12
- LibreOffice 25.2.1 office suite is now available for download with 77 bug fixes
- NVIDIA 570 Linux graphics driver is here with new features and improvements
- NetworkManager 1.52 arrives with IPvlan interface support, ethtool FEC mode
- Linux Mint devs plan revamped application launcher for the Cinnamon desktop
Linux Distributions Released This Week
- Arch Linux 2025.03.01
- Bluestar Linux 6.13.5
- AUSTRUMI 5.0.2
- BakAndImgCD 48.0
- Antivirus Live CD 48.0
- Proxmox 8.2 Mail Gateway
Linux Apps and Drivers Released This Week
Coming Up Next Week
- KDE Gear 24.12.3
- KDE Frameworks 6.12
- GNOME 48 Release Candidate
Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the Linux space!