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The 6.12.10, 6.6.72, and 6.1.125 stable kernels have been released on the expected schedule.

Security updates have been issued by Debian (rsync and tomcat9), Fedora (chromium, mingw-python-jinja2, redict, and valkey), Gentoo (GIMP and pip), Oracle (.NET, fence-agents, ipa, kernel, python-virtualenv, raptor2, and rsync), Red Hat (.NET 8.0 and .NET 9.0), SUSE (apache2-mod_jk, git, git-lfs, kernel, python-Django, thunderbird, and xen), and Ubuntu (audacity, bcel, dotnet8, dotnet9, gimp-dds, harfbuzz, libxml2, poppler, rsync, and tqdm).

Version:6.12.10 (stable) Released:2025-01-17 Source:linux-6.12.10.tar.xz PGP Signature:linux-6.12.10.tar.sign Patch:full (incremental) ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.10

Version:6.6.72 (longterm) Released:2025-01-17 Source:linux-6.6.72.tar.xz PGP Signature:linux-6.6.72.tar.sign Patch:full (incremental) ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.72

Version:6.1.125 (longterm) Released:2025-01-17 Source:linux-6.1.125.tar.xz PGP Signature:linux-6.1.125.tar.sign Patch:full (incremental) ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.1.125

Version:next-20250117 (linux-next) Released:2025-01-17

The kernel is, on its face, a single large development project, but internally it is better viewed as 100 or so semi-independent projects all crammed into one big tent. Within those projects, there is a fair amount of latitude about how changes are managed, and some subsystems are using that freedom in the search for more efficient ways of working. In the end, though, all of these sub-projects have to work together and interface with kernel-wide efforts, including the stable-release and CVE-assignment processes. For some time, there has been friction between the direct rendering (DRM, or graphics) subsystem and the stable maintainers; that friction recently burst into view in a way that shows some of the limitations of how the kernel community manages patches.

The KDE Plasma desktop is renowned for its sleek design, extensive customization options, and impressive performance. For users who appreciate a polished, modern interface with the flexibility to tweak every detail, Plasma is a dream come true.

But which Linux distributions make KDE Plasma their default desktop environment? Here, we’ll explore six standout distros that embrace Plasma, each offering its unique spin on this versatile desktop environment.

The post 6 Must-Try Linux Distros with Stunning KDE Plasma Experience appeared first on Linux Today.

Learn all about hidden files in Linux, why they exist, how to view them, and how to manage them effectively for better control over your system.

The post Hidden Files in Linux Explained appeared first on Linux Today.

Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (fence-agents, raptor2, and rsync), Debian (chromium), Fedora (rsync and seamonkey), Mageia (openjpeg2), Red Hat (tuned), Slackware (git), SUSE (dcmtk, dnsmasq, govulncheck-vulndb, libQtWebKit4, libraptor-devel, opera, python311-Pillow, python311-translate-toolkit, rsync, and SDL2_sound-devel), and Ubuntu (linux-raspi-5.4, neomutt, and python2.7).

I’ve tested this tutorial on the GNOME and KDE Plasma desktop environments using Wayland since they’re the most popular amongst Linux users, but it should work on other desktops if they use either Plasma’s KWin or GNOME’s Mutter window and composite managers.

The post How to Switch Primary GPU to NVIDIA on Wayland for KDE Plasma and GNOME appeared first on Linux Today.

Version:next-20250116 (linux-next) Released:2025-01-16

Inside this week's LWN.net Weekly Edition:

• Front: Chimera Linux; Vim; Page-table hardening; Modifying system calls; Ghostty 1.0; TuxFamily.
• Briefs: rsync vulnerabilities; Linux Mint 22.1; Git v2.48.9; Libvirt v11.0.0; Rust 1.84.0; RIP Helen Borrie, Paolo Mantegazza, and Bill Gianopoulos; SFC lawsuit; Quotes; ...
• Announcements: Newsletters, conferences, security updates, patches, and more.

Bottles 51.18, a compatibility layer for running Windows apps on Linux, brings UI enhancements, CLI fixes, better file pickers, and more.

The post Bottles 51.18 Released with Enhanced User Experience appeared first on Linux Today.

Kdenlive 24.12.1 video editor released focuses on stability with fixes for built-in effects, crash issues, sequence resizing, and smoother workflows for Linux users.

The post Kdenlive 24.12.1 Introduces Stability and Workflow Improvements appeared first on Linux Today.

For the first time, TuxCare is offering support for Microsoft software that’s no longer supported. .NET 6.0 reached end of life last November.

The post TuxCare Stops Microsoft From Killing .NET 6.0 appeared first on Linux Today.

Powered by kernel 6.8 and based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” is now available for download, offering a Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment.

The post Linux Mint 22.1 Now Available for Download with Cinnamon 6.4 appeared first on Linux Today.

Supporting kernels from Linux 4.18 up to the latest Linux 6.12 LTS, OpenZFS 2.3 introduces many great enhancements like support for adding new devices to an existing RAIDZ pool to increase the storage capacity without downtime.

The post OpenZFS 2.3 Is Out with Linux 6.12 Support, RAIDZ Expansion, Fast Dedup, and More appeared first on Linux Today.

Mecha Comet is a handheld Linux computer with 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, extensible hardware and software, and endless customization possibilities.

The post Mecha Comet: A Linux Handheld Built for Customization appeared first on Linux Today.

Jnv is a navigational JSON processor and offers an interactive JSON viewer that works almost like jq and could be the best choice for a sysadmin.

The post jnv: An Interactive JSON Viewer and jq Filter Editor for Linux appeared first on Linux Today.