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# FOSS Weekly #25.33: Debian 13 Released, Torvalds vs RISC-V, Arch's New Tool, GNOME Perfection and More Linux Stuff
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-33/
- Published: 2025-08-14T04:37:26.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-14T04:37:26.000Z
- Description: The universal operating system sees a new major release.
- Author: Abhishek Prakash
- Tags: Newsletter ✉️

[Debian 13, codenamed Trixie, is finally available now](https://news.itsfoss.com/debian-13-release/?ref=itsfoss.com). It features GNOME 48 among other changes. The next big release should be Linux Mint 22.2 followed by Fedora 43 and Ubuntu 25.10 in October.

[Debian 13 “Trixie” Released: What’s New in the Latest Version?A packed release you can’t miss!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-596.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/debian-13-release-banner.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/debian-13-release/?ref=itsfoss.com)

I'll see if I can do a video review of the new Debian release.

**💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition**

- A new Linux kernel drama.
- Microsoft Recall exposing sensitive data.
- Over $1M being stolen via fake Firefox extensions.
- And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!

## 📰 Linux and Open Source News

- Linus Torvalds has called some RISC-V patches "[garbage](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-risc-v-patches-dropped/?ref=itsfoss.com)".
- AlmaLinux OS 9 and 10 now have [native support for NVIDIA GPUs](https://news.itsfoss.com/almalinux-native-nvidia-support/?ref=itsfoss.com).
- [Bumpbuddy](https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-bumpbuddy/?ref=itsfoss.com) is Arch Linux's new tool for monitoring outdated packages.
- [HandBrake 1.10 is here](https://news.itsfoss.com/handbrake-1-10-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) with handy presets for social media content creation.
- Google has [discontinued Steam for Chromebook](https://news.itsfoss.com/google-steam-for-chromebook-experiment-fails/?ref=itsfoss.com), marking a new entry into its graveyard.
- ONLYOFFICE is going all in with its AI features. They recently introduced [AI agents](https://news.itsfoss.com/onlyoffice-ai-agent/?ref=itsfoss.com).

A massive cyberattack campaign sees people [losing over $1 million](https://news.itsfoss.com/greedybear-cyberattack/?ref=itsfoss.com).

[Over $1M Stolen via Fake Firefox Extensions in GreedyBear CampaignFirefox users need to take note of this.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-603.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/greedybear-cyberattack.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/greedybear-cyberattack/?ref=itsfoss.com)

## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About

Microsoft Recall [has failed spectacularly](https://news.itsfoss.com/microsoft-recall-fails-again/?ref=itsfoss.com), exposing passwords and banking data.

[Microsoft Recall Exposes Passwords and Banking Data!New tests reveal Microsoft Recall still screenshots sensitive data.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-597.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/recall-is-still-a-nightmare.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/microsoft-recall-fails-again/?ref=itsfoss.com)

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## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and Learnings

- [Nala](https://itsfoss.com/nala/) is a Python-based frontend for apt package management.
- Learn the [basics of Markdown syntax](https://itsfoss.com/markdown-guide/).
- Get a 'perfect' GNOME [desktop setup with Just Perfection](https://itsfoss.com/just-perfection-gnome-extension/).
- Here are [15 co-op games](https://itsfoss.com/co-op-games-linux/) that you can play on Linux with your buddies.

[15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025Squad up with your friends in these awesome co-op games!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-598.png)It's FOSSSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/best-co-op-games-linux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/co-op-games-linux/)

## 👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware Corner

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[Elecrow IoT Contest - Free Lora Module for Every ContestantJoin Elecrow IoT Hardware Contest! Submit your IoT project, get a free Lora module, and win $1,000 in cash. Build innovative IoT solutions and compete today!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/200px.png)Elecrow![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/iot_hardware_contest_elecrow_banner_1200x630.webp)](https://www.elecrow.com/iot-contest.html?ref=itsfoss.com)

[Elecrow's IoT Contest](https://www.elecrow.com/iot-contest.html?ref=itsfoss.com)

## ✨ Project Highlight

[IYPS](https://news.itsfoss.com/iyps/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a handy tool for checking password strength.

[IYPS: An Open Source Password Strength Checker App You Didn’t Know You NeededIf you have been curious to know how secure your passwords are, try this app.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-600.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/iyps-foss.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/iyps/?ref=itsfoss.com)

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## 🧩 Quiz Time

A fun personality quiz. Take the quiz and find out [what kind of Linux user](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/linux-user-type-personality/) you are.

[What Type of Linux User Are You? \[Fun Quiz\]Discover your Linux personality with this fun quiz.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-602.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/linux-user-personality-quiz.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/linux-user-type-personality/)

Can you [save Tux](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/save-tux-linux-commands/)? He has been kidnapped and is being kept in a closed-source fort.

[Save The Tux With Linux Command Knowledge QuizIf you know the Linux commands, you can save tux!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-601.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/tux-rescue-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/save-tux-linux-commands/)

## 💡 Quick Handy Tip

If you are using [GNOME Boxes](https://itsfoss.com/share-files-gnome-boxes/), you can send keyboard shortcuts like `CTRL+ALT+F6`, `CTRL+ALT+DEL`, etc. without affecting the host system.

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/08/send-key-to-guest-boxes.png)

Click on the "*Keyboard*" button on the top-right of the GNOME Boxes Guest window. Here, select the required signal from the drop-down menu. This is useful in cases where you want to access TTY as a guest.

## 🤣 Meme of the Week

When will this wait be over? 🥲

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/08/meme246.png)

## 🗓️ Tech Trivia

On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced the [Model 5150](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM%5FPersonal%5FComputer?ref=itsfoss.com) Personal Computer with a 4.77 MHz [Intel 8088](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel%5F8088?ref=itsfoss.com) chip and MS-DOS, sparking a wave of PC clones that made [x86](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86?ref=itsfoss.com) processors the standard for desktops.

## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner

One of our FOSSers is looking for an Arch-based distro [with minimal Rust components](https://itsfoss.community/t/looking-for-arch-based-distros-with-minimal-rust-packages/14699?ref=itsfoss.com). Can you suggest any?

[Looking for Arch-based Distros with Minimal Rust PackagesI’m mostly just putting out feelers for what’s available at the moment. I’m looking for something that meets the following criteria: Arch-based Beginner/intermediate friendly (I.e. won’t require constant work to fix bugs) Doesn’t incorporate Rust beyond what’s already in the kernal. I really like CachyOS. It’s super fast even on limited hardware thanks to the BORE scheduler, has been fairly reliable (especially for a rolling release), is relatively easy to use, and the theming looks…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-61.png)It's FOSS CommunityThunder\_Chicken![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c-52.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/looking-for-arch-based-distros-with-minimal-rust-packages/14699?ref=itsfoss.com)

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