{"id":178373,"date":"2025-07-20T23:36:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T23:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/?p=178373"},"modified":"2025-07-20T23:36:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T23:36:17","slug":"linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-29-jul-14-20-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-29-jul-14-20-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 29 (Jul 14 \u2013 20, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to week twenty-nine of Linuxiac\u2019s 2025 Weekly Roundup\u2014your go-to source for all things Linux &amp; Open Source. Here\u2019s a look at the biggest Linux and FOSS highlights from the past week (Jul 14 \u2013 20).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linux Distributions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We cover two updates in the field of Linux distributions: the lightweight Sparky and the disk imaging and recovery-focused Rescuezilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/debian-based-sparky-linux-7-8-now-available-for-download\/\">Debian-Based Sparky Linux 7.8 Now Available for Download<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/rescuezilla-2-6-1-released-with-ubuntu-25-04-base\/\">Rescuezilla 2.6.1 Released with Ubuntu 25.04 Base<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the distro releases, here\u2019s a summary of the latest open-source software updates that earned a spot in our Linux &amp; FOSS news this past week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/kde-plasma-6-4-3-desktop-environment-released\/\">KDE Plasma 6.4.3 Desktop Environment Released<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/virtualbox-7-1-12-brings-fixes-for-nested-vms-and-kernel-compatibility\/\">VirtualBox 7.1.12 Brings Fixes for Nested VMs and Kernel Compatibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/hyprland-0-50-lands-with-new-render-scheduler-and-tons-of-fixes\/\">Hyprland 0.50 Lands with New Render Scheduler and Tons of Fixes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/icewm-3-8-1-window-manager-released-with-toolbar-improvements\/\">IceWM 3.8.1 Window Manager Released with Toolbar Improvements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/krita-5-2-11-rolls-out-with-bug-fixes-for-android-users\/\">Krita 5.2.11 Rolls Out with Bug Fixes for Android Users<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/blender-4-5-lts-arrives-with-major-ui-overhaul\/\">Blender 4.5 LTS Arrives with Major UI Overhaul, Animation Improvements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/calibre-8-7-adds-page-number-support-for-newer-kindles\/\">Calibre 8.7 Adds Page Number Support for Newer Kindles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/libreoffice-25-2-5-rolls-out-with-over-60-bug-fixes\/\">LibreOffice 25.2.5 Rolls Out with Over 60 Bug Fixes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/protonup-qt-2-13-rolls-out-with-new-compatibility-tools-for-steam-and-lutris\/\">ProtonUp-Qt 2.13 Rolls Out with New Compatibility Tools for Steam and Lutris<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/gstreamer-1-26-4-rolls-out-with-bug-fixes-and-performance-tweaks\/\">GStreamer 1.26.4 Rolls Out with Bug Fixes and Performance Tweaks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/fastfetch-2-48-system-information-tool-brings-fedora-variant-support\/\">Fastfetch 2.48 System Information Tool Brings Fedora Variant Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-Reads You Can\u2019t Miss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, there was a lot of exciting news from the Linux and FOSS ecosystem, so stay tuned and don\u2019t miss out. Here are the highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/debian-13-set-to-launch-on-august-9\/\">Debian 13 Set to Launch on August 9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/linux-mint-22-2-beta-expected-soon-focus-shifts-to-lmde-7\/\">Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Expected Soon, Focus Shifts to LMDE 7<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/intel-shuts-down-clear-linux-os\/\">Clear Linux Discontinued as Intel Pulls the Plug Overnight<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/kde-plasma-6-5-introduces-long-awaited-rounded-bottom-corners\/\">KDE Plasma 6.5 Introduces Long-Awaited Rounded Bottom Corners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/plasma-bigscreen-gets-a-fresh-boost-from-the-community\/\">Plasma Bigscreen Gets a Fresh Boost from the Community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/malware-discovered-in-arch-linux-aur-packages\/\">Malware Discovered in Arch Linux AUR Packages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/garuda-linux-retires-mhwd-and-settings-manager\/\">Garuda Linux Retires MHWD and Settings Manager<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/hdr-video-playback-lands-in-chromium-on-wayland\/\">HDR Video Playback Lands in Chromium on Wayland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/webgpu-lands-in-firefox-141-on-windows-eyes-linux-and-macos-next\/\">WebGPU Lands in Firefox 141 on Windows, Eyes Linux and macOS Next<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/php-proposes-switch-to-bsd-3-clause-license\/\">PHP Proposes Switch to BSD-3-Clause License<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that was all. If you missed our previous wrap-up for the week of Jul 7 \u2013 13, you can catch up by <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-28-jul-7-13-2025\/\">checking here<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/cachyos-july-2025-update-brings-shell-choice-wayland-defaults\/\">CachyOS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/parrot-os-6-4-lands-with-new-tools-and-linux-kernel-6-12\/\">Parrot OS 6.4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/kde-plasma-6-3-6-desktop-environment-released\/\">Plasma 6.3.6<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/kde-iso-image-writer-gets-a-makeover\/\">KDE ISO Image Writer Gets a Makeover<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/krita-5-2-10-rolls-out-with-bug-fixes-ahead-of-major-feature-releases\/\">Krita 5.2.10<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/obs-studio-31-1-released-with-windows-on-arm-support\/\">OBS Studio 31.1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/opensuse-agama-16-installer-brings-wayland-support\/\">openSUSE Agama 16 Installer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wine-10-12-brings-optional-egl-backend\/\">Wine 10.12<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/amarok-3-3-music-player-adopts-qt6-kf6-and-gstreamer\/\">Amarok 3.3 Music Player<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/thunderbird-140-eclipse-brings-native-experimental-exchange-support\/\">Thunderbird 140<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/bottles-team-needs-funding-to-sustain-development\/\">Bottles Team Needs Funding to Sustain Development<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wayback-becomes-part-of-freedesktop-org-ecosystem\/\">Wayback Becomes Part of the FreeDesktop.org Ecosystem<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, keep an eye on Linuxiac\u2014it\u2019s the perfect way to stay updated on all the latest from Linux and Open Source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a fantastic week ahead!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch up on the latest Linux news: Sparky 7.8, Plasma 6.4.3, VirtualBox 7.1.12, Hyprland 0.50, Blender 4.5, Debian 13 release date revealed, Clear Linux shuts down, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":178376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6245,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-178373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weekly-wrap-up","category-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178373"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178373\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}