This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Linux kernel 6.12 released with real-time PREEMPT_RT. initial Raspberry Pi 5 support, Intel improvements, better laptop support, AMD and RISC-V upgrades:
https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-12/
Linux-libre kernel 6.12 also released with removed proprietary drivers (e.g. Realtek 8852BE-VT Wi-Fi driver):
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-6-12-kernel-released-for-those-seeking-100-freedom-for-their-pcs
Archinstall 3.0 released with revamped interface (each main setting of the installer is opened in a side panel rather than a separate page), ruff linting support, get_loop_devices() function for fetching loop devices etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-3-0-arch-linux-installer-is-here-with-revamped-interface
Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) daily builds available with updated packages:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin-daily-build-isos-are-now-available-for-download
Rocky Linux 9.5 released Podman 5.0, enhanced Cockpit, updated development and monitoring tools:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/11/rocky-linux-9-5-released-with-podman-5-0-enhanced-cockpit-node-js-22-and-much-more/
Phosh 0.43.0 released with improved quick settings, accent color support, new Pomodoro timer quick setting, option to disable lockscreen authentication, save screenshots permanently, improved Squeekboard:
https://phosh.mobi/releases/rel-0.43.0/
(Idk how about you but I'm not that excited for desktop Linux updates, or most mobile updates, but I'm always excited for Phosh updates because there's some update in each version which makes my experience better (currently waiting for the next postmarketOS update to get Bluetooth quick setting status page so I don't need to open settings to connect my headset each time. The built-in screenshot feature is pretty weird, idk why someone would prefer saving screenshots to clipboard instead of as a permanent file, currently I use GNOME Screenshot because of this, even if it's not fully mobile friendly, will probably ditch it if I get Phosh 0.43.0))
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