This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Debian 13 will include initial RISC-V support, with limited board support for now:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-13-RISC-V-Ready
GNOME introduces Foundry, a development tool which extract's Builder's functionality into a library and CLI tool:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Builder-Foundry-2025
KDE Plasma 6.5 will be able to send notications about low printer ink level, will include Pointer Warp support for Wayland:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Plasma-6.5-Low-Printer-Ink
OBS Studio Snap app rebased on Core24 instead of Core22, built for official OBS Project PPA instead of unofficial, unmaintained OBS Studio Portable, better Intel GPU support:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/obs-studio-snap-update-core24-plugins
KaOS 2025.07 available with Qt5-based KDE Frameworks removed from default install, Plasma 6.4, updated packages, Phonon uses MPV as default backend instead of VLC:
https://betanews.com/2025/07/24/kaos-linux-gets-a-modern-makeover-and-a-big-under-the-hood-upgrade/
Fedora considers reducing the scope that BIOS systems can hold up a release:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Non-UEFI-BIOS-Scope
New migration tool Operese available, for migrating files and settings from Windows 10 to a Kubuntu installation:
https://betanews.com/2025/07/22/saying-no-to-windows-11-just-got-easier-operese-automatically-transfers-your-windows-10-files-and-settings-to-linux/
(It's a pretty cool concept overall, but I think giving KDE Plasma for Linux newcomers isn't really the best idea, because the tons of customization options, and occasional bugs here and there might scare away some Windows users. I would rather give them Zorin OS with their customized version of GNOME, or Linux Mint / LMDE with Cinnamon. (No, I'm not a KDE hater, I think it's a great option for those who want to fully customize their desktop experience, or the PewDiePie type of guys who already adopted the mindset of tweaking around, playing around with the options, not wanting to go back to Windows when encountering a bug, but it's not for every newcomer.))
Wayback 0.1 released as a first preview release:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayback-0.1-Released
(FOSS news in comments)
KDE Linux, an immutable Linux distribution built by KDE, is now live!
#KDE #Linux #KDEPlasma #Computers #Laptops #TechNews #TechUpdates #ArchLinux
https://officialaptivi.wordpress.com/2025/07/26/introducing-kde-linux/
Introducing KDE Linux!
Recently, an immutable Linux distribution that was made by the makers of the KDE desktop environment has been released! The distribution has the same name as the desktop environment, called KDE Linux, that showcases the latest and the greatest development versions of KDE Plasma desktop and its applications. It’s a volunteer-run project that aims to solve problems related to experiencing the latest and the greatest version.
Currently, it’s available only in the Testing version, but other editions that are more suitable for the general public should be available soon. You can download KDE Linux here.
Download KDE LinuxThis immutable Linux distribution allows you to try out the latest and the greatest version of KDE Plasma and its applications. It uses immutability to ensure that no core OS files will be modifiable, thus making your system safer. It offers reliable system updates and takes a snapshot before every single update so that your system can be restored in case a faulty update caused problems.
KDE Linux gets its flexibility from the KDE Plasma desktop, with high customization to let you show off your style. The operating system is also intuitive, because KDE Plasma offers panels, icons, and menus in places where you expect them to be. Additionally, it offers a rich library of high-quality software that are free to get.
Based on Arch Linux, KDE Linux is an immutable operating system that provides atomic updates and snapshots to give you ability to restore the system to how it was before the update. For software that is not available through Discover, you can install them using Distrobox, Toolbox, and Homebrew. You can also use AppImage files to install more software.
For developers, KDE Linux makes life easier by reducing the need of rebuilding the entire set of dependencies, saving both disk space and electricity. It also provides more deterministic builds, ensuring that your app gets built exactly the same way as you want it to be; no more inconsistent functionality or appearance!
To learn more about KDE Linux, visit the site below.
Visit KDE Linux@jhx@fosstodon.org A minimum of two, but some weeks several more
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#ArchLinux #KDEPlasma #Wayland on main pooter; all day every day in summer, arvo & evenings in winter
2. #LMDE on lappy; every morning in winter, none in summer
3. #LMDE on old clunker media pc tower; every evening for movie streaming
4. various Archies [eg, #CachyOS etc], #KFedora, #Kinoite, #Kalpa #qemu #kvm #VirtManager VMs; at random times, either when i need to specifically test something, otherwise if i just wanna keep up to date with them.
FreeBSD 15 Installer to Include Built-in KDE Plasma Desktop Option #freebsd15 #kdeplasma #desktop #unix
https://ostechnix.com/freebsd-15-kde-plasma-desktop-install-option/
KDE Plasma 6.5 Introduces Long-Awaited Rounded Bottom Corners • Linuxiac
https://linuxiac.com/kde-plasma-6-5-introduces-long-awaited-rounded-bottom-corners/
FreeBSD 15.0 will introduce graphical driver installation option for the first time!
#FreeBSD #BSD #Computers #Laptops #TechNews #TechUpdates #KDE #KDEPlasma #PlasmaDesktop #NVIDIA #AMD
https://officialaptivi.wordpress.com/2025/07/23/freebsd-15-makes-graphical-installation-easier/
@rwa@clttr.it I still run #ArchLinux #KDEPlasma on my main pc, & still love it, but a few months ago opted to have an easier life for my media pc, & the lappy on which i write this, by swapping their then extant penguins for... #LMDE. All good still, so far. Good luck.