Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 50 of the year 2025
To this fiftieth (50th) week of the year 2025 (07/12/25 to 13/12/25) 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 “CuerdOS, Univention Corporate Server and Parrot”, 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 OSAs mentioned at the end, there are announcements regarding the recovery and distribution of ISO files of discontinued GNU/Linux distributions and other well-known operating systems. Furthermore, many of these recent versions may already be available on the website ofDistroSea» for your review and evaluation. So, without further ado, we will now address the releases of the «Linuxverse distros for Week 50 of 2025».
Distros of the Linuxverse: News of Week 49 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 50 of the year 2025», we recommend you explore the previous related post from this same series of publications, at the end of it:
CachyOS is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, and of German origin, that offers an operating system Free, open-source Linux is designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it. It's ideal for both experienced Linux users and those just starting out, making it a great choice for those seeking a powerful, customizable, and extremely fast operating system. About CachyOS
The Top 3 Linuxverse Distros Updated During Week 50 of 2025
Cuerdos 2.0
- Official Web site
- Official repository
- Official launch announcement: December 7th 2025.
- Download Links: Cuerdos 2.0.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the CuerdOS Project, called "CuerdOS 2.0", includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which we can mention some such as the use of Debian 13 «Trixie as the basis for the operating system, the implementation of an nueva configuration for Fastfetch with the aim of showing a less generic style, the inclusion of software Yelena Store (Own software store) as an alternative to Bauh Store, the use of eRefreshed styles for each ISO image (GNOME Shell, Plasma, Cinnamon, Mate, XFCE, Sway, LXQt, and Budgie). Also noteworthy is the addition of KIn Linux 6.12.58, along with a new Zram configuration to take advantage of the ZSTD algorithm, the use of Sway with pre-installed PyWal alongside a new design, the cI switched to the Brave web browser as the default, replacing Vivaldi, and an update to their proprietary tools called CuerdTools. Finally, among other things, there is the availability of a Automated installer for Nvidia drivers and the latest version of the operating system (CuerdOS 2.0), from nnew styles and wallpapers, and the use of the License CuerdOS Public License v1.0 for all published content.
CuerdOS is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian, and in Spanish, that offers an operating system focused on stability, efficiency and performance. This distribution is not just a derivative with a customized desktop environment; it also boasts a series of optimizations and performance improvements that make daily use easier for the user. These optimizations and features modernize and enhance Debian GNU/Linux securely and stably, providing greater flexibility, compatibility, and a more enjoyable user experience. Finally, unlike other lightweight distributions, it opts for cutting-edge technologies and offers its own repositories with packages that are unique or unavailable in Debian. About CuerdOS
Univention Corporate Server 5.2-4
- Official Web site
- Official repository
- Official launch announcement: December 9th 2025.
- Download Links: Univention Corporate Server 5.2-4.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the Univention Corporate Server Project, called "Univention Corporate Server 5.2-4", includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which we can mention some such as the Unification of the synchronization of the "lock" status of user accounts in Nubus, Active Directory and Samba 4, with the aim of ensuring that, for example, a lock set in Active Directory after too many failed login attempts is also applied in Nubus. In addition, it includes improvements to proxy server filtering management in the App Center, so it will be compatible with more environments in the future. Also included were several security updates for Keycloak, the most recent of which was a last-minute update to Keycloak 26.4.4 that fixed an issue affecting accounts with uppercase letters in their names. The default values for the OpenLDAP database size were adjusted and incorporated into the monitoring checks in Nagios, Prometheus, and UMC. The OX Connector now supports a new operating mode that logs issues in an error log for later review. Finally, among many other changes, it no longer supports UCS as a PXE server, but includes preparations for additional new features in Univention NuBus. One of these is a frequently requested improvement: a recycle bin for the Univention Directory Manager.
Univention Corporate Server is a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution of German origin that offers an operating system free and open promoted as a An innovative foundation for cost-effective operation and easy management of server applications and complete IT infrastructures. Its optimal implementation allows for managing virtualized and heterogeneous distributed IT environments (Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux). Therefore, it is considered an enterprise-grade distribution, featuring an integrated management system for centralized server administration, domain services compatible with Microsoft Active Directory, and numerous features for parallel operation of virtual servers and desktop operating systems. About Univention Corporate Server
Parrot 7.0 Beta
- Official Web site
- Official repository
- Official launch announcement: December 9th 2025.
- Download Links: Parrot 7.0 Beta.
- Featured newsThis new stable version of the Parrot Project, called "Parrot 7.0 Beta", includes interesting and useful new features (additions, fixes and improvements), among which we can mention some such as the use of the The latest version of Debian 13 "Trixie" serves as the operating system's foundation, which, according to its developers, marks a decisive shift towards modernization, focusing on eliminating technical debt and future-proofing the system. And because of this, the directory is now...
/tmpIt is automatically mounted as tmpfs (in RAM) instead of on the physical disk, which improves performance and reduces SSD wear, meaning that data in /tmp will be lost with each reboot (as should happen with temporary files); while in the package manageraptA new, more readable text interface has been introduced, using colors, aligned columns, and a clearer presentation of missing dependencies or removed packages. Finally, among other improvements, it now includes KDE Plasma as the "default and official desktop environment," which is not only an aesthetic improvement but also adds usability enhancements and greater consistency with the project's future goals. However, the development team will continue to provide support for MATE as long as upstream development continues, so ParrotOS 6 “Lorykeet” still includes MATE by default and a guide on how to upgrade will be provided to the Community at the time of the final release.
Parrot is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian, and of Italian origin, that offers an operating system Focused on cybersecurity, hacking, and penetration testing, it includes a collection of tools designed for penetration testing, digital forensics, reverse engineering, hacking, privacy, anonymity, and cryptography. It is developed by Frozenbox and comes with MATE as the default desktop environment. About Parrot
Other interesting Linuxverse distros updated during week 50 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
- System Rescue 12.03: December 13th.
- Kali Linux 2025.4: December 12th.
- grml 2025.12: December 12th.
- Pop! _OS 24.04: December 11th.
- pearOS 2025.12: December 11th.
- SmartOS 20251211: December 11th.
- LastOSLinux 2025-12-11: December 11th.
- Tails 7.3.1: December 10th.
- postmarket OS 25.12: December 10th.
- MAX 12.5-20251204: December 10th.
- Parrot 7.0 Beta: December 9th.
- AerynOS 2025.12: December 9th.
- CentOS 10-20251209: December 9th.
- Univention 5.2-4: December 9th.
- Talos 1.12.0-rc0: December 9th.
- HackerOS 4.0: December 8th.
- Manjaro 25-pre1: December 8th.
- windy 1.1.08: December 8th.
- MakuluLinux 2025-12-05: December 8th.
- Gentoo 20251207: December 8th.
- HardenedBSD 15-build-5: December 8th.
- StratOS 2025.12.07December 7th.
- Cuerdos 2.0December 7th.
- iDeal 2025.12.07December 7th.
- Zorin 18-r1December 7th.
- gabeeOSLinux 6.12.60December 7th.
On ArchiveOS
- TrustedBSD: December 12th.
- Ezgo: December 10th.
- Lapis: December 8th.
Summary
In short, we hope that this fiftieth publication (week 50) 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 “CuerdOS, Univention Corporate Server and Parrot”, which we have highlighted today.
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