Linux news roundup: Kali updates, Raspberry Pi imager, Ubuntu Studio redesign (Dec 20)

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How-To Geek's weekly Linux news roundup for December 20, 2025—following last week's COSMIC and Kali coverage—highlights a new Kali Linux version, another Raspberry Pi imager tool, and Ubuntu Studio's redesign.

Titled 'The new Kali Linux, another Raspberry Pi imager, Ubuntu Studio's redesign, and more,' this December 20, 2025, roundup summarizes key Linux developments for enthusiasts. It builds on prior coverage with fresh insights into cybersecurity tools, single-board computer setups, and multimedia workflows, maintaining brevity for quick reads.

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