Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update (52/2025): postmarketOS v25.12 and Other Last Minute Goodies!

This past week: postmarketOS v25.12 released with Alpine 3.23, APK v3, GNOME 49, Plasma Mobile 6.5.3, Phosh 0.51, postmarketOS edge reworks USB stack (with MTP support), FuriLabs FLX1s in stock and shipping, MNT Reform Touch prototype debuts at 39c3, autofocus working on Jolla C2 with Unisoc chipset (with close-to-mainline), and Reflection local-first note-taking app hits Flathub Beta. Enjoy!

LINux on MOBile

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Arch Linux Powered CachyOS To Develop A Server Edition:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/CachyOS-Server-Edition-Coming
(An Arch-based server OS? Well, good one for those who like their adrenaline rising while updating the system. New extreme sport found lol (Just joking, don't take it seriously))

Parrot 7.0 brings KDE Plasma 6, Wayland support, new security tools, and RISC-V support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/parrot-7-0-brings-kde-plasma-6-wayland-support-new-security-tools-and-risc-v-support/

Qubes OS 4.3.0 released with Fedora 41, Xen 4.19, updated templates:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/qubes-os-4-3-0-released-with-fedora-41-xen-4-19-updated-templates/

postmarketOS 25.12 brings Alpine 3.23 base, GNOME 49, Plasma Mobile 6.5 & kernel updates:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/postmarketos-25-12-brings-alpine-3-23-base-gnome-49-plasma-mobile-6-5-and-kernel-updates/

We Have Another New Linux Phone Before 2025 Ends - Void Phone VX1: An Enterprise-Ready Phone:
https://itsfoss.com/news/void-phone-vx1/

Proton Experimental brings improvements for CoD: Black Ops Cold War, Farlight 84, CHRONO TRIGGER and more
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/proton-experimental-brings-improvements-for-cod-black-ops-cold-war-farlight-84-chrono-trigger-and-more/

GE-Proton 10-27 brings fixes for Star Citizen, The First Descendant and more tweaks:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/ge-proton-10-27-brings-fixes-for-star-citizen-the-first-descendant-and-more-tweaks/

Phoenix: A New X Server Written From Scratch With Zig:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Phoenix-X-Server

Wayback 0.3 Released For Advancing This X11 Compatibility Layer:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayback-0.3

Weston 15.0 Alpha Released With New Protocols, Experimental Vulkan Renderer:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Weston-15.0-Alpha

KVM Guest VMs Using Intel AMX Can Cause The Linux Host To Kernel Panic:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KVM-Guests-AMX-Host-Panic

Linux 6.19 Lands Fix For ARM64 EFI Systems Crashing On Boot:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-Fix-ARM64-EFI-Crash

NVIDIA CUDA Tile IR Open-Sourced:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NVIDIA-CUDA-Tile-IR-Open-Source

Intel Open-Source Software Setback: IWD Development Hiatus:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-IWD-Development-Halts

Wine 11.0-rc4 Brings 22 Bug Fixes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.0-rc4-Released

(FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #CachyOS #ParrotOS #Qubes #postmarketOS #VoidPhone #VoidPhoneVx1 #Proton #GEProton #Phoenix #XServer #X11 #Wayback #Weston #KVM #LinuxKernel #CUDA #NVIDIA #IWD #Intel #Wine #LinuxMobile #MobileLinux #DistroRelease #DistributionRelease #LinuxDesktop #DesktopLinux #FosseryTech

Arch Linux Powered CachyOS To Develop A Server Edition

The Arch Linux based CachyOS has been quite popular with Linux gamers and enthusiasts for offering leading out-of-the-box performance, especially following the shutdown of Intel's Clear Linux

You're invited to talk on Matrix

You're invited to talk on Matrix

@linmob

That Matrix-like green hue... can I assume this photo was taken on #MobileLinux? 😍

@fizzo
what happend with your #mobilelinux night light driver?

found it in sdm845-next but its frustrating that i cant compile and use this on my pocof1 yet🤦

@okias For these reasons I prefer to buy also the hardware from a company that works on mainlining like the #Librem5 by @purism.

And yes, developing the software and OS is a huge (thus costly) endeavor.

Therefore it is possible to support the development of #PureOS with a total optional subscription:

https://shop.puri.sm/?s=pureos+subscription

Also the development is in the open. Here you can see the milestones:

https://source.puri.sm/groups/pureos/-/milestones

#mobilelinux

Search Results for “pureos subscription” – Purism

Zveřejnili jsme stručný článek o letošním OpenAltu 2025 a našem stánku s mobilním Linuxem. Podívejte se, jak to letos vypadalo.

https://ixit.cz/blog/2025-12-22-OpenAlt

#MobileLinux #LinuxMobile #Mobian #NixOS #Droidian #postmarketOS

Ohlédnutí za letošním OpenAltem 2025

ohh, nice a #mobilelinux client from #okular

Community Idea: Desktop Mode via USB-C Video Out

What if your Jolla phone could transform into a full Linux desktop? By leveraging Phosh, KDE Plasma, or GNOME, we could make this a reality—no need to reinvent the wheel.

Introducing the Jolla Sailors initiative:

A community-driven program where contributors help fund and guide development. Think of it as a crew of supporters: developers, testers, and enthusiasts: working together to bring Desktop Mode of other new future OS updates to life.

Jolla Sailors replaces the Sailfish Subscription, offering early access to new software, exclusive discounts, and a referral program; earning you savings on hardware and accessories.

Want to help shape the future? Join the crew! (This is a concept idea)

Vote for this idea (or share your own) on the forum:

https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/next-gen-jolla-phone-update-12-25/26509/78

#sailfishos #LinuxPhone #DesktopMode #USBC #OpenSource #CommunityDriven #JollaSailors #MobileLinux #Convergence #FutureOfComputing #Jolla

@voorstad

Ik zou @purism nog willen noemen.

Lees hier het laatste development report van #PureOS:

https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-november-2025/

Ik ben misschien niet helemaal neutraal omdat ik ook betrokken ben bij #Purism.

Maar Purism heeft met de #Librem5 enorm bijgedragen aan het #mobilelinux ecosysteem. Onder andere @phosh heeft de oorsprong bij Purism:

https://phosh.mobi/about/

@ronald48 @TheDutchChief @h3artbl33d @teacher_rick @mboelen @postmarketOS @ubports @librem @volla @iode @murena