[Testing Update] 2025-07-06 - Kernels, KDE Gear, Mesa

Manjaro Linux
2 months 1 week ago

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

Current Promotions
  • Find out all about our current Gaming Laptop the Hero with Manjaro pre-installed from Spain!
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Recent News Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

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Our current supported kernels
  • linux54 5.4.295
  • linux510 5.10.239
  • linux515 5.15.186
  • linux61 6.1.143
  • linux66 6.6.96
  • linux612 6.12.36
  • linux615 6.15.5
  • linux616 6.16.0-rc4
  • linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
  • linux66-rt 6.6.94_rt56
  • linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
  • linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Sun Jul 6 15:06:47 CEST 2025)

  • testing core x86_64: 4 new and 4 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 510 new and 509 removed package(s)
  • testing multilib x86_64: 11 new and 11 removed package(s)

Overlay Changes

  • testing core x86_64: 9 new and 9 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 71 new and 74 removed package(s)

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Open Source at the Crossroads of AI Opportunity and Cybersecurity Necessity

Linux Foundation
2 months 2 weeks ago

Each year, Open Source Summit North America, hosted by the Linux Foundation, brings together people from around the world to learn, connect, and collaborate. As a Research Mentee, I had the amazing opportunity to attend this conference and see firsthand the relevance and impact of what our team has been working on. Here’s what I learned.

Chase Rudin

openSUSE Leap 16: Bridging Enterprise-Grade Stability with Community-Driven Innovation

Linux Journal
2 months 2 weeks ago
by George Whittaker

openSUSE Leap 16 marks a significant evolution in the openSUSE project, integrating the robustness of SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) with the dynamism of community contributions. This release aims to provide a stable, adaptable, and secure Linux distribution suitable for various environments, from enterprise servers to developer workstations.

Foundation: SUSE Linux Framework One (SLFO)

Leap 16 is built upon SUSE Linux Framework One (SLFO), formerly known as the Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP). This modular architecture allows for a more flexible and maintainable system, enabling users to tailor their installations to specific needs. By leveraging SLFO, Leap 16 inherits the enterprise-grade stability and support lifecycle of SLE 16, ensuring a reliable foundation for critical workloads.

Key Features and Enhancements 1. Modern Installation with Agama

Leap 16 introduces the Agama installer, a web-based, modular installation tool that replaces the traditional YaST installer. Agama offers a cleaner user interface and supports features like remote installations and scripting for automated deployments, enhancing the installation experience for both new and experienced users.

2. Enhanced Security with SELinux

Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is now enabled by default in Leap 16, aligning with SLE's security practices. This change provides a more robust security framework, offering fine-grained access controls and improved isolation. For users preferring alternative security modules, AppArmor remains available as an option.

3. Transition to Wayland Display Server

Leap 16 adopts Wayland as the default display server, moving away from the legacy X11 system. Wayland offers improved performance, security, and support for modern graphics hardware. While X11 components are still available for compatibility, the shift to Wayland represents a step forward in graphical session management.

4. Updated Desktop Environments

Users can enjoy the latest desktop environments with Leap 16, including GNOME 48 and KDE Plasma 6.3. These updates bring new features, performance improvements, and enhanced user experiences to the desktop.

5. System Management Tools: Cockpit and Myrlyn

With the deprecation of YaST in Leap 16, system management transitions to Cockpit and Myrlyn. Cockpit provides a web-based interface for managing system settings, services, and performance monitoring. Myrlyn serves as a new Qt-based front end for software management, offering a streamlined experience for package installation and updates.

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[Testing Update] 2025-07-03 - Kernels, Linux-Firmware, Systemd, NVIDIA, Firefox, GStreamer

Manjaro Linux
2 months 2 weeks ago

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

Current Promotions
  • Find out all about our current Gaming Laptop the Hero with Manjaro pre-installed from Spain!
  • Protect your personal data, keep yourself safe with Surfshark VPN: See current promotion
Recent News Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates
  • Some Kernels got updated
    • linux613-rt and linux614-rt got dropped from the repos
    • linux-firmware got split into smaller packages. A meta-package ensures basic firmware installation. For stripping it down you may remove it after you have done the upgrade.
  • Systemd 257.7
  • GNOME 48.3
  • NVIDIA 575.64.03
  • Phosh 0.48.0
  • Firefox 140.0.2
  • GStreamer 1.26.3
  • OpenSearch 3.0
  • PipeWire 1.4.6
Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

Our current supported kernels
  • linux54 5.4.295
  • linux510 5.10.239
  • linux515 5.15.186
  • linux61 6.1.142
  • linux66 6.6.95
  • linux612 6.12.35
  • linux615 6.15.4
  • linux616 6.16.0-rc4
  • linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
  • linux66-rt 6.6.94_rt56
  • linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
  • linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Thu Jul 3 09:14:58 CEST 2025)

  • testing core x86_64: 85 new and 81 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 1902 new and 2010 removed package(s)
  • testing multilib x86_64: 45 new and 45 removed package(s)

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10 Little-Known Linux Commands You Probably Missed – Part 5

Techmint
2 months 2 weeks ago
The post 10 Little-Known Linux Commands You Probably Missed – Part 5 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .

After four highly appreciated and successful articles in our series on Lesser-Known Linux Commands, we’re excited to bring you the

The post 10 Little-Known Linux Commands You Probably Missed – Part 5 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.
Ravi Saive

[Unstable Update] July 2025

Manjaro Linux
2 months 2 weeks ago

Welcome to the new monthly unstable branch thread.

Recent News (click for more details) Notable Package Changes Known Issues 2025-07-20 - grub update 2:2.12.r292 -> r350 (click for more details) 2025-06-22 - linux-firmware-amdgpu-20250613.12fe085f may create an unbootable system for RDNA4 GPUs or graphical glitches with RDNA3 GPUs (click for more details) 2025-06-01 - avahi-discover python script (click for more details) Chrome/Chromium-based browsers and GNOME 48 - Global Shortcuts (click for more details) python-gobject 3.52 breaks multiple apps (libpeas related) (click for more details) Possible breaking changes to pacman-mirrors (click for more details) Plasma 6.4.0 will need manual intervention if you are on X11 (click for more details) Additional Info Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

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Manjaro 25.0 “Zetar”: A Bold Leap into Flatpak Integration and Gaming Optimization

Linux Journal
2 months 2 weeks ago
by George Whittaker

Manjaro Linux has long been celebrated for blending the power of Arch Linux with user-friendly features. With the release of Manjaro 25.0 “Zetar”, the distribution takes significant strides in enhancing application management through Flatpak integration and optimizing the system for gaming enthusiasts. This update also brings advancements in desktop environments, file system choices, and hardware support.

Flatpak Integration: Streamlining Application Management

One of the standout features of Manjaro 25.0 is its enhanced support for Flatpak, a universal package management system. This integration allows users to install and manage applications in a sandboxed environment, improving security and ensuring that applications have access only to the resources they need. The inclusion of Flatpak support means users can easily access a vast repository of applications, including those not available in traditional repositories, directly through the Pamac package manager.

Gaming Enhancements: A Focus on Performance

Manjaro 25.0 places a significant emphasis on gaming, introducing several features aimed at improving performance and compatibility:

  • Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS: The default kernel in this release offers improved hardware support, including better compatibility with newer GPUs and CPUs, which is crucial for gaming performance.

  • Enhanced Graphics Support: Updates to graphics drivers, including the latest Mesa and NVIDIA drivers, ensure that gamers have access to the most recent improvements and bug fixes.

  • Manjaro Summit Initiative: Although still in its alpha phase, the Manjaro Summit project introduces a semi-immutable version of the distribution, aiming for greater system stability and consistency—an essential factor for gaming systems.

Desktop Environment Updates: GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6.3, and Xfce 4.20

Manjaro 25.0 offers updated versions of its three main desktop environments, each bringing unique enhancements:

GNOME 48

  • Notification Stacking: Improves organization by grouping notifications from the same application.

  • Dynamic Triple Buffering: Enhances animation smoothness and reduces screen tearing.

  • Battery Charge Limiting: Introduces an option to cap battery charging at 80%, prolonging battery lifespan.

  • HDR Support: Initial support for High Dynamic Range displays, offering richer visuals.

KDE Plasma 6.3

  • Improved Fractional Scaling: Provides sharper visuals on high-DPI displays.

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George Whittaker