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

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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Illustration of Kali Linux 2025.4 release on a hacker's laptop screen, showcasing new tools and updated desktop in a realistic cybersecurity workspace.
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Kali Linux 2025.4 released with new tools and desktop updates

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Kali Linux has released version 2025.4 on December 12, 2025, marking its final update of the year. The release introduces three new hacking tools, significant desktop environment improvements, and enhanced support for Kali NetHunter. It focuses on modernizing the user experience for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers.

A weekly Linux news roundup highlights the major COSMIC release and a new Kali Linux version. Published on December 13, 2025, it summarizes developments from the previous week that enthusiasts might have overlooked.

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The Linux and open-source community experienced a busy week with several distribution releases and software improvements. Highlights include updates to MX Linux, CachyOS, GNU Guix, and Deepin, alongside enhancements in tools like GIMP and Wine. Hardware announcements featured new Linux-compatible devices.

Linux Mint 22.3, the latest long-term support version until 2029, has been officially released following its beta phase. Building on beta improvements like enhanced system tools and Cinnamon desktop upgrades, the stable version is now ready for users seeking a stable, user-friendly Linux distribution.

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Canonical's Ubuntu distribution has advanced significantly in 2025, incorporating the Rust programming language to bolster security and reliability across its core components. These updates, featured in releases like Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka, also optimize hardware support for AI and diverse architectures. As the project eyes its next long-term support version, these changes position Ubuntu as a robust choice for developers and enterprises.

Building on its 2025 assessment of Linux gaming progress amid Windows advantages, a PC Gamer opinion piece dated January 1, 2026, declares Linux reliable for everyday desktop use and urges readers to switch next year for true PC ownership.

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SparkyLinux has unveiled its 2025.12 release, codenamed Tiamat, as a semi-rolling snapshot based on Debian Testing repositories. This version features the Linux 6.17 kernel and supports newer kernel options. It includes updated software like Firefox and Thunderbird, available in multiple desktop editions.

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