The latest installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup, dated June 23, 2025, brings exciting updates from the Linux community.
A significant KDE Plasma update has been released, introducing various new features for users to enjoy. The new KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop environment is now available, showcasing multiple enhancements and functionalities aimed at improving the desktop experience.
In addition, postmarketOS has launched its version 25.06, which includes support for new devices and integration with systemd. Several key applications received updates this week, including a new release of Calibre (8.5) that enhances its Kobo driver, Darktable (5.2), which adds several new features to its RAW image editing capabilities, and fwupd (2.0.12), which has gained support for HP Portable USB-C hubs. Developers also released Qt Creator 17, marking a significant change in project management.
However, not all news is positive; Arch Linux developers have issued a warning regarding KDE Plasma and linux-firmware upgrades, indicating that users may need to make manual adjustments.
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Next week, users can expect new versions of Firefox (140 ESR) and the potential arrival of KDE Plasma 6.4.1 as well as other updates within the GNU/Linux environment.
Stay tuned for more news as the Linux scene continues to evolve!