The 266th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week ending November 16, 2025, highlights significant updates and releases in the Linux ecosystem. If you missed last week’s roundup, you can check it here.
Key Highlights
This week introduced several major updates, including a new Mesa graphics stack release, Proton version for Linux gaming, and the launch of the systemd-free Nitrux 5.0 distro. Additionally, a major release of Firefox was announced, along with point releases for GStreamer, KDE Plasma, qBittorrent, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, Tails, Debian, and KDE Frameworks.
Moreover, Valve unveiled its new line of hardware, which includes Steam Machines, Steam Frame, and Steam Controllers.
Noteworthy Releases
- Firefox 145 is now available, dropping 32-bit support on Linux.
- GStreamer 1.26.8 enhances HDR video playback for the Showtime video player.
- KDE Plasma 6.4.6 arrives with numerous bug fixes.
- The systemd-free Nitrux 5.0 was released with the Hyprland desktop and Linux kernel 6.17.
- Valve’s announcement includes Steam Machines.
Linux Distributions
New distributions released this week include:
- Debian 13.2 and multiple live versions (KDE Plasma, GNOME, Xfce, etc.)
- Tails 7.2
- Q4OS 6.3
Upcoming Next Week
Keep an eye out for Blender 5.0 and KDE Plasma 6.5.3, along with other exciting releases and news from the Linux community.