Linux Foundation Newsletter: July 2025

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Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the Linux Foundation Newsletter.

This month, our global community of developers, maintainers, and members came together in Denver for Open Source Summit North America. Thank you to our attendees for a vibrant week of innovation, collaboration, and connection! (In case you missed it,SiliconANGLE rounded up 13 key takeaways from the event.)

Here are more of this month’s highlights:

  • Agent2Agent Protocol Project Launches at the Linux Foundation
    The LF announced the launch of the Agent2Agent Protocol Project, an open standard developed by Google to enable secure, interoperable communication between AI agents.
    Read more about the project in Forbes and VentureBeat
  • Introducing the OpenSTX Foundation
    The Joint Development Foundation (JDF) launched the OpenSTX Foundation, a new effort to standardize Synchronous Transmission (STX)-based wireless networking. It’s the latest milestone in JDF’s 10-year legacy of enabling impactful open standards.
  • 2025 State of Tech Talent Report Now Available
    LF Research and Linux Foundation Education released the 2025 State of Tech Talent Report, shedding light on AI’s growing impact on technical roles, how organizations are preparing for the shift, and the role of open source and upskilling in bridging the gap.
    Read coverage in ZDNet and The New Stack.
  • Schedule Now Live: Open Source Summit Europe 2025
    The full agenda for Open Source Summit Europe is now available! Join us in Amsterdam, August 25–27, and be sure to check out AI_dev: The Open Source GenAI & ML Summit, co-located on August 28–29.
  • New Leadership for Cloud & Infrastructure Initiatives
    The LF announced the appointment of Jonathan Bryce as Executive Director and Chris Aniszczyk as CTO of Cloud & Infrastructure. Together, they will oversee some of the LF’s largest projects—including CNCF, where Bryce will also serve as Executive Director. 

Read on for more news, research, and opportunities from across the Linux Foundation.

The Linux Foundation

[Testing Update] 2025-07-15 - Kernels, KDE Frameworks, NetworkManager, Poppler, UMU

1 day 10 hours ago

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

Current Promotions
  • Find out all about our current Gaming Laptop the Hero with Manjaro pre-installed from Spain!
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Recent News Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

Our current supported kernels
  • linux54 5.4.295
  • linux510 5.10.239
  • linux515 5.15.188
  • linux61 6.1.145
  • linux66 6.6.98
  • linux612 6.12.38
  • linux615 6.15.6
  • linux616 6.16.0-rc5
  • linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
  • linux66-rt 6.6.94_rt56
  • linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
  • linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Tue Jul 15 09:23:53 CEST 2025)

  • testing core x86_64: 6 new and 6 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 1050 new and 1046 removed package(s)
  • testing multilib x86_64: 4 new and 4 removed package(s)

Overlay Changes

  • testing core x86_64: 9 new and 9 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 58 new and 59 removed package(s)

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How Linux Services and Daemons Work (and How to Control Them)

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The post How Linux Services and Daemons Work (and How to Control Them) first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .

When starting out with Linux, you may encounter the terms “services” and “daemons” quite frequently, which refer to background processes

The post How Linux Services and Daemons Work (and How to Control Them) first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.
Ravi Saive

[Stable Update] 2025-07-12 - Kernels, Systemd, GNOME, NVIDIA, Plasma, Firefox, VLC splits

4 days 18 hours ago

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

Current Promotions
  • Find out all about our current Gaming Laptop the Hero with Manjaro pre-installed from Spain!
  • Protect your personal data, keep yourself safe with Surfshark VPN: See current promotion
Recent News Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

Our current supported kernels
  • linux54 5.4.295
  • linux510 5.10.239
  • linux515 5.15.187
  • linux61 6.1.144
  • linux66 6.6.97
  • linux612 6.12.37
  • linux615 6.15.6
  • linux616 6.16.0-rc5
  • linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
  • linux66-rt 6.6.94_rt56
  • linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
  • linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Thu Jul 10 20:45:34 CEST 2025)

  • stable core x86_64: 81 new and 78 removed package(s)
  • stable extra x86_64: 2628 new and 2743 removed package(s)
  • stable multilib x86_64: 48 new and 48 removed package(s)

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[Testing Update] 2025-07-10 - Kernels, Thunderbird, Firefox, OpenSearch, QEMU, VLC splits

6 days 6 hours ago

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

Current Promotions
  • Find out all about our current Gaming Laptop the Hero with Manjaro pre-installed from Spain!
  • Protect your personal data, keep yourself safe with Surfshark VPN: See current promotion
Recent News Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

Our current supported kernels
  • linux54 5.4.295
  • linux510 5.10.239
  • linux515 5.15.187
  • linux61 6.1.144
  • linux66 6.6.97
  • linux612 6.12.37
  • linux615 6.15.6
  • linux616 6.16.0-rc5
  • linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
  • linux66-rt 6.6.94_rt56
  • linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
  • linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Thu Jul 10 20:45:34 CEST 2025)

  • testing core x86_64: 4 new and 4 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 705 new and 619 removed package(s)
  • testing multilib x86_64: 3 new and 3 removed package(s)

Overlay Changes

  • testing core x86_64: 12 new and 13 removed package(s)
  • testing extra x86_64: 87 new and 153 removed package(s)

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Linux's Ascendancy: Charting the Open-Source Surge in the Desktop OS Arena

6 days 10 hours ago
by George Whittaker A Paradigm Shift in Desktop Computing

The landscape of desktop operating systems has witnessed a notable transformation in 2025. Linux, once considered a niche player, has achieved a significant milestone by capturing 4.7% of the global desktop market share. This achievement underscores a growing trend of users seeking alternatives to traditional operating systems.

Tracing the Growth Trajectory

Linux's journey to its current standing has been marked by steady growth:

  • July 2022: 2.76%

  • July 2023: 3.12%

  • July 2024: 4.44%

  • June 2025: 4.7%

This upward trend reflects a combination of technological advancements and shifting user preferences.

Catalysts Behind the Surge 1. Gaming Innovations

The gaming sector has played a pivotal role in Linux's rising popularity. Valve's Steam Deck, a handheld gaming device running on Linux-based SteamOS, has introduced a new audience to the capabilities of Linux. Additionally, compatibility layers like Proton have enhanced the gaming experience on Linux platforms.

2. Enhanced Hardware Support

Modern Linux distributions have significantly improved hardware compatibility, making installation and daily use more seamless for users across various devices.

3. Cost-Effective Solutions

The open-source nature of Linux offers a free alternative to proprietary operating systems, appealing to both individual users and organizations aiming to reduce software licensing costs.

4. Regional Adoption Patterns

Certain regions have exhibited higher adoption rates. In the United States, Linux's desktop market share reached 5.03% in June 2025. In India, the figure stood at 16.21% as of July 2024. These statistics highlight the global appeal and adaptability of Linux.

Addressing Ongoing Challenges 1. Ecosystem Fragmentation

The diversity of Linux distributions, while offering flexibility, can lead to inconsistencies in user experience and software compatibility.

Despite progress, some proprietary applications and games remain inaccessible or require complex configurations on Linux systems.

2. Software Availability

Despite progress, some proprietary applications and games remain inaccessible or require complex configurations on Linux systems.

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