This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Linux kernel 6.15 reaches EOL, upgrading to 6.16 is recommended:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-kernel-6-15-reaches-end-of-life-its-time-to-upgrade-to-linux-kernel-6-16

KDE Plasma 6.5 will include "KISS" (a new initial system setup wizard, allowing initial user creation for OEM installs, selecting keyboard layout and time zone), scrollable panels, faster thumbnail generation, other improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-KISS-Initial-Setup-Wizard

Tails 6.19 released with update Tor Browser, Tor client and Thunderbird:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/8/tails-6-19-updates-tor-browser-and-tor-client-with-key-fixes/

Ubuntu 25.04 gets AMD SEV-SNP host support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-SEV-SNP-Host-Ubuntu-25.04

Ubuntu 25.10 new wallpaper, mascot artwork revealed:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ubuntu-25-10-wallpaper-mascot-artwork

LibreELEC 12.2 released with Kodi 21.2 "Omega", improved Raspberry Pi support, other fixes and improvements:
https://betanews.com/2025/08/17/libreelec-12-2-arrives-with-kodi-21-2-omega-and-better-raspberry-pi-support/

Chromium received HDR video playback support on Wayland:
https://news.itsfoss.com/chromium-native-hdr-support-wayland/

Systemd 259 will have higher system requirements, including Linux kernel >= 5.10, glibc >= 2.34, python >= 3.9.0, etc.:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-259-Requirements

Phosh 0.49.0 released with option to eclude days without events in upcoming-events, phrosh portal used when possible, option to start pomodoro timer on shell unlock, etc.:
https://phosh.mobi/releases/rel-0.49.0/

(FOSS news in comments)

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tfw you have to edit your local copy of a gnome shell extension so it runs in the latest update of ubuntu

#gnome48 #gnome #ubuntu25_04 #ubuntu

Easily Toggle Ubuntu’s New Wellbeing Reminders On/Off

The Wellbeing controls available in Ubuntu 25.04 make it easy to get periodic prompts to move your butt or look away from your screen — you might not want them enabled all the time, though. Wellbeing controls were one of the flagship features of GNOME 48. As well as screen time monitoring (with controls to set a screen time limit, and turn the display greyscale when it’s reached), you can enable reminders to take a break and move. Alerts telling you to get up and move may be helpful during the day, but at nighttime when you’re, say, engrossed in 
#News #Gnome48 #GnomeExtensions #QuickSettings #Ubuntu25_04

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-wellbeing-toggle-gnome-extension

Fix Coming for Window Button Bug in Ubuntu 25.04

If you installed Ubuntu 25.04 (or upgraded from 24.10 before the gate was closed due to various pernickety issues) you might have noticed that window buttons in GTK apps. Ubuntu user Cristiano Fraga G. Nunes certainly did, filing bug report to report that “…on Ubuntu 25.04, the window control buttons (minimize, maximize, close) appear at inconsistent sizes across different GTK applications.” As he notes, GTK4 apps like Nautilus and Text Editor use smaller window buttons than in GTK3 apps, like Terminal which uses larger buttons (the same size GTK4 apps did in Ubuntu 24.10): Why the discrepancy? Ubuntu uses Yaru 
#News #BugFixes #Ubuntu25_04 #Yaru

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-window-button-size-bug

Ghostty DEBs Now Available for Ubuntu 25.04

Ghostty terminal fans needn’t fear an upgrade to Ubuntu’s latest release, as a community packaging effort just added Ghostty DEB packages for Ubuntu 25.04. The Ghostty Ubuntu project was set up was the aim of providing “Ubuntu/Debian (.deb) packages for Ghostty” so users on supported Linux distributions, including Ubuntu-based distros like Linux Mint and ZorinOS, can download, install and use the app properly. To date, there’s no official snap or Flatpak version of Ghostty available, and although compiling it from source isn’t hard, it’s more hassle than most are willing to go through to try a new app — yes, 
#News #Debs #Ghostty #Ubuntu25_04

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/gghostty-deb-package-for-ubuntu

11 Things to Do After Installing Ubuntu 25.04

The Ubuntu 25.04 release is packed full of fresh features, updated apps and other upgrades that deliver a practical, pleasing out-of-the-box experience. —Perhaps not a perfect one, though. I just installed Ubuntu 25.04 on my “couch potato” laptop and there were some “things” I needed to do to make the experience better — albeit for me. I’m not talking about anything drastic: I didn’t remove Snap, uninstall GNOME Shell, or decamp to a 100% Libre Linux kernel. As I’ve done in years past, I made a list as I went along to publish so others can look through and get 
#List #News #10ThingsToDo #Ubuntu25_04

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-post-install-tasks

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04

Using Ubuntu 24.10 and want to upgrade to the new Ubuntu 25.04 release? Providing that you’re full up-to-date and you have an active internet connection, you can upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 directly, no need to do a fresh install. And now is as good a time as any. Ubuntu 24.10 supports ends in July, and those using it after that date will need to upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 to continue receiving security updates. Those left cold by the churn of upgrading every 6 to 9 months should consider installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS as it’s supported until 2029. Anyway, chances are you know all of that; 
#HowTo #Ubuntu25_04

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/how-to-upgrade-to-ubuntu-25-04

Ubuntu 25.04 is Now Available to Download

Pull the party poppers and unpack the cake for today is Ubuntu release day — and Ubuntu 25.04 ‘Plucky Puffin’ is now available to download! Ubuntu 25.04 is arguably the most polished, performant release to date! As the latest short-term release of the world’s best-known desktop Linux operating system Ubuntu 25.04 gets ongoing support until January 2026 — no longer, but Ubuntu 25.10 lands in October, with direct upgrades available from 25.04. Over the past six months Ubuntu engineers, developers and community contributors have baked plenty of improvements into this release — arguably the most polished and performant to date. 
#News #DistroRelease #Ubuntu25_04

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-release-now-available-for-download

Ubuntu 25.04: The Best New Features

The upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 release is set to ship with a plethora of new features, UI improvements and core changes that will be worth upgrading for. In this post, I run through the best new features Ubuntu 25.04 ‘Plucky Puffin’ has to offer. If you don’t plan to test the beta—out today—you can look forward to trying all of the things pin-pointed below in April when the final, stable release arrives. From notification grouping and digital ‘wellbeing’ tools to new features in the OS installer and a performance-focused Linux kernel, there’s a lot to see — here’s what makes the 
#News #Feature #Ubuntu25_04

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/ubuntu-25-04-new-features

Ubuntu 25.04 Beta is Now Available to Download

If you’ve been pining to sample the Plucky Puffin, now’s the time: the Ubuntu 25.04 beta downloads are out! Ubuntu 25.04 beta lands ahead of the planned stable release on Thursday April 17, 2025. As a beta, the purpose is to let folks like you and I muck in to test it out, check it works with hardware, and report any bugs, breakages, or big issues so they can be fixed post-haste! Ubuntu 25.04 is a short-term release supported for 9 months — Ubuntu LTS releases are supported for a minimum of 5 years — but Ubuntu 25.10 is released 
#News #DistroRelease #Ubuntu25_04

 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/ubuntu-25-04-beta-download