In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world.
KDE Plasma 5.23 Released
The latest KDE Plasma release is here to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Hence, this release is also known as Plasma 25th Anniversary Edition.
KDE Plasma 5.23 includes various improvements to UI, more customizations for the app launcher, better power management control, numerous bug fixes, and many more.
DragonFly BSD is a Unix-like OS based on FreeBSD 4.8.
The latest release brings in two significant changes – the renewal of the Let’s Encrypt certificate to download dpkg binary files and the addition of Zen 3 support to the AMD temperature driver (amd temp). Others include improvements and kernel fixes.
Devuan is a fork of Debian that doesn’t use systemd.
The latest release, codenamed “Chimaera,” is based on Debian Bullseye and comes with Linux kernel 5.10. New changes include improved desktop support, refreshed UI, and enhanced accessibility.
Ubuntu 21.10 “Impish Indri” is finally here with support until July 2022, right before the next LTS release.
The latest release comes with many new features and changes that include a new installer, GNOME 40, Linux Kernel 5.13, refreshed desktop theming, improved Raspberry Pi support, security, and many more.
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