Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 38 of the year 2025
To this thirtieth Eighth (38) week of the year 2025 (14/09/25 to 20/09/25) in the LinuxverseWe offer you our timely and customary weekly summary of the news contained in the various News about the release of distributions based on Linux, BSD and others. Such as, that of the Distributions “Fedora, SparkyLinux and Mauna Linux”, which we will highlight today during this week.
And as you know, many of these release news we bring directly from the websites of «DistroWatch, OS.Watch y FOSS Torrent». While, from the website of «Archive OS» We mentioned at the end the announcements about the recovery and dissemination of ISO files of discontinued GNU/Linux Distros. In addition, many of these recent versions may already be available on the website of «DistroSea» for your review and evaluation. So, without further ado, we will now address the releases of the «Linuxverse distros for Week 38 of 2025».
Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 37 of the year 2025
But, before starting to comment on each of the new developments related to these new releases of Distros *Linux, *BSD and others, which have happened in the «Linuxverse during this week 38 of the year 2025», we recommend you explore the previous related post from this same series of publications, at the end of it:
KDE Linux (codenamed "Project Banana") is a bootable GNU/Linux distribution based on Arch with KDE Plasma and of German origin that, initially presented at Akademy 2024 (through slides and videos) and developed at https://invent.kde.org/kde-linux, which is also unrelated to KDE neon, a previous project with a similar scope. It also functions as an immutable base operating system that does not include a traditional package manager, so, Everything except the base operating system is compiled from source with KDE Builder, the KDE or Flatpak tool. And within it, applications can be installed from Flatpak, Snap, or AppImages, although it allows other options for obtaining software from other sources. In short, KDE Linux is a new operating system designed for everyday use, showcasing Plasma and KDE software at their best and leveraging modern technologies. Finally, and for now, system updates involve replacing the operating system image with a completely new one. About KDE Linux
The Top 3 Linuxverse Distros Updated During Week 38 of 2025
Fedora 43 Beta
- Official Web site
- Official repository
- Official launch announcement: 16th September 2025.
- Download Links: Fedora 43 Beta.
- Featured news: This first beta development release of the official Fedora Linux Project, called "Fedora 43 Beta" includes some interesting new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which we can mention some such as: Improvements to the installer and desktop, including some that stand out such as the implementation of Anaconda WebUI for Fedora Spins by default with the aim of create a consistent and modern installation experience across all Fedora desktop releases; the cChange of Anaconda installer to DNF5 with the aim of pProvide better support and debugging for package-based applications within Anaconda; and theEnabling automatic updates by default in Fedora Kinoite, with the goal of Ensure users always have the latest bug fixes and features after a simple reboot. Updates are automatically applied in the background. Finally, among many others, it includes mimprovements within the operating system, among which some stand out such as theUpdating the GNU toolchain, with the aim of Ensure that Fedora stays up-to-date with the latest features, enhancements, and bug and security fixes in the gcc, glibc, binutils, and gdb software packages; in addition to the inclusion of Package-specific RPM macros for compilation flags to help you buildProvide a consistent and standard way for packages to add themselves to the default compiler flag list. This also provides a cleaner and simpler method for package maintainers to make individual adjustments to compiler flags.
Fedora is a bootable and installable GNU/Linux distribution based on Red Hat and of North American origin, which offers an operating system that contains software distributed under a free and open source license, and It is distinguished by its focus on innovation, early integration of new technologies, and close collaboration with Linux communities. The default desktop of Fedora Linux is GNOME and its interface is GNOME Shell. Although, it also offers other official desktop environments, such as KDE Plasma, XFCE, LXDE, MATE and Cinnamon. Additionally, also distributes customized versions called Fedora spins, which, They are built with specific sets of software packages and offer alternative desktop environments or focus on specific interests such as gaming, security, design, scientific computing, and robotics. About Fedora
SparkyLinux 2025.09
- Official Web site
- Official Wiki
- Official launch announcement: 16th September 2025.
- Download Links: SparkyLinux 2025.09.
- Featured news: This new update version of the SparkyLinux Project called "SparkyLinux 2025.09" includes interesting new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which we can mention some such as: Using the "Forky" test version of Debian as the basis of the operating system, making various changes such as including more up-to-date important packages such as el Linux kernel 6.16.7 (6.16.7, 6.12.47-LTS and 6.6.105-LTS in the Sparky repositories), Firefox 128.14.0-ESR (143.0 in the Sparky repositories); the replacement of the Quiterss app by Akregator in KDE Plasma, the replacement of the Quiterss app by Liferea in LXQt, and the use of GCC 15 (and the removal of GCC 14. Finally, among many others, all the graphical components of Sparky have been updated to the new test version (iamat), the installer of Squid Updated to version 3.4.0; and the ability to install on an encrypted disk has been restored..
SparkyLinux is a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution of Polish origin, which offers editions based on around 20 desktop environments and window managers. For example, it offers a The standard desktop version has all the basic applications and functions necessary for home users under a lightweight desktop environment, with the goal of achieving fwork immediately and with great effectiveness on almost any hardware, and a version minimalist or reduced (MinimalGUI) that uses the Openbox window manager by default and It only includes the minimum software needed, making it ideal for more experienced users who want a cleaner base with greater flexibility for greater customization and convenience. It also includes an edition terminal-only (MinimalCLI), a Gaming edition, a Multimedia and Devs edition, and a Rescue or Technical use edition. About SparkyLinux
Mauna Linux 25
- Official Web site
- Official Wiki
- Official launch announcement: 16th September 2025.
- Download Links: Mauna Linux 25.
- Featured news: This new stable version of the Mauna Linux Project called "Mauna Linux 25" includes interesting new features (additions, solutions and improvements), among which we can mention some such as: The use of Debian 13.1 "Trixie", allowing you to enjoy the Linux LTS kernel «6.12.43» and newer software such as: Firefox Browser 142.0.1, Firmware 20250808, OnlyOffice Editors 9.0.4, Application Manager 8.3.9, GIMP 3.0.4 Cinnamon 6.4.10, GNOME 48.1, LXQt 2.1.0, MATE 1.26.1 and XFCE 4.20. Finally, and more specifically about the use of GNOME 48.1, this allows for a better user experience and advantages such as: Notification grouping, so it is now possible to group notifications when they come from the same application, similar to what already happens in Android or iOS, for example; the use of an improved Image Viewer, so now the default GNOME image viewer allows you to quickly crop, rotate and flip images, in addition to new Zoom controls and experimental support for RAW images; and the availability of new fonts (Adwaita Sans and Adwaita Mono) on the visual user interface with the aim of improving text representation and making the environment more harmonious. Finally, and among many others, battery life can now be improved, since this version includes an option that, when activated, limits the laptop battery charge to 80% to increase the component's lifespan. Additionally, there's the availability of a new audio player called Decibels, which offers a minimalist design that provides quick access to essential playback functions.
Mauna Linux It is an operating system based on a stable distribution of Debian GNU/Linux, therefore, is free and open source, and focuses on prioritizing user privacy and control over hardware. It is easy to use and suitable for those who are new to using computers. Additionally, it offers numerous customization and application options, as well as security and privacy features. And it offers 3 different editions with Cinnamon, Mate and LXQt. Plus a Christian Edition with Cinnamon and an avant-garde edition with XFCE. About Mauna Linux
Other interesting Linuxverse distros updated during week 38 of 2025
And so as not to leave any out, it is also worth mentioning the official announcement of other well-known GNU/Linux Distros releases during this period of time:
On DistroWatch, OS.Watch and FOSS Torrent
- Qubes 4.3.0-rc2: September, 20th.
- Zorin 18-beta: September, 19th.
- Voyager 25.10-beta: September, 19th.
- IPFire 2.29-core197: September, 19th.
- Xubuntu 25.10-beta: September, 19th.
- Ubuntu Unity 25.10-beta: September, 19th.
- Ubuntu Studio 25.10-beta: September, 19th.
- Ubuntu Kylin 25.10-beta: September, 19th.
- Ubuntu Cinnamon 25.10-beta: September, 19th.
- Ubuntu Budgie 25.10-beta: September, 19th.
- Lubuntu 25.10-beta: September, 18th.
- Kubuntu 25.10-beta: September, 18th.
- Edubuntu 25.10-beta: September, 18th.
- Ubuntu 25.10-beta: September, 18th.
- KDE neon 20250918: September, 18th.
- SmartOS 20250918: September, 18th.
- ALT 11.1.1 «Workstation K»: September, 18th.
- Omarchy 3.0.1: September, 17th.
- Security Onion 2.4.180: September, 17th.
- PorteuX 2.3: September, 17th.
- Tails 7.0: September, 17th.
- Mint 7-beta «LMDE»: September, 17th.
- Neptune 9: September, 17th.
- CentOS 10-20250915: September, 16th.
- DebLight 2.13.1: September, 16th.
- Fedora 43-beta: September, 16th.
- SparkyLinux 2025.09: September, 16th.
- Ultimate 2025.09.14: September, 16th.
- Murena 3.1.1: September, 16th.
- Mauna 25: September, 15th.
- Gentoo 20250914: September, 15th.
- linuxfx 11.25.09.1: September, 15th.
- FreeBSD 15.0-ALPHA2: September, 14th.
- Voyager 13.1: September, 14th.
On ArchiveOS
Summary
In short, we hope that this Thirty-eighth post (week 38) from our useful and current series dedicated to the «News from the Linuxverse Distros for each week of the year 2025 » you liked it and found it useful, both informatively and technically. Especially regarding the latest release of the Distributions “Fedora, SparkyLinux and Mauna Linux”, which we have highlighted today.
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