MASSIVE Linux SHAKEUP This Week! Intel KILLS Clear Linux, Kernel 6.16 RC7 + HUGE Updates!

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This week brought some of the biggest Linux news in years! Intel shocked the community by completely shutting down Clear Linux OS, Linux kernel 6.16 RC7 is ready for release, and we've got major updates across distributions, desktop environments, and hardware support. From Ubuntu security patches to KDE Plasma 6.4.3, AMD SmartMux support, and exciting community projects - this comprehensive roundup covers everything you need to know about Linux developments from July 15-21, 2025. Whether you're a Linux beginner or seasoned administrator, this video breaks down complex technical developments into accessible explanations while highlighting the practical implications for everyday users. Don't miss the shocking Intel Clear Linux shutdown analysis and what it means for the future of performance-optimized distributions. 🕐 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction & Week Overview 0:38 - Major Linux Kernel Updates (6.16 RC7, Stable Releases) 2.25 - Clear Linux discontinued 3:58 - Distribution Updates (Ubuntu Security, Linux Mint 22.2, Manjaro) 6:59 - Desktop Environment Updates (KDE Plasma 6.4.3, GNOME 48.3) 9:15 - Hardware & Driver News (Intel Clear Linux Shutdown, AMD SmartMux) 12:55 - Community Highlights & Projects 13:58 - Conclusion & Next Week Preview 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS & SOURCES: Kernel & Core Updates: • Linux 6.16 RC7 Release: https://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/2505.3/00645.html • Stable Kernel Updates: https://lwn.net/Articles/1030355/ • Linux Kernel Security Fixes: https://www.kernel.org/ Distribution News: • Ubuntu Security Notices: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices • Linux Mint Monthly News: https://blog.linuxmint.com/ • Manjaro Stable Updates: https://forum.manjaro.org/c/announcements/stable-updates/12 • Debian 13 Release Info: https://www.debian.org/releases/trixie/ Intel Clear Linux Shutdown: • Official Announcement: https://community.clearlinux.org/t/all-good-things-come-to-an-end-shutting-down-clear-linux-os/10716 • Phoronix Coverage: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Ends-Clear-Linux • Migration Guide: https://clearlinux.org/ Desktop Environment Updates: • KDE Plasma 6.4.3 Release: https://kde.org/announcements/changelogs/plasma/6/6.4.2-6.4.3/ • GNOME 48.3 Release Notes: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/ • VirtualBox 7.1.12: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog-7.1 • Blender 4.5 LTS: https://www.blender.org/download/releases/4-5/ Hardware & Driver Updates: • AMD SmartMux Linux Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-SmartMux-Linux-6.17 • NVIDIA Driver 576.88: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/ • AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700: https://www.amd.com/en/products/graphics/workstations/radeon-pro • Libreboot 25.06: https://libreboot.org/news/ Community Projects: • Open Source Summit Europe: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-europe/ • CNCF Project Velocity Report: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2025/07/18/ • PowerPC Notebook Project: https://www.powerpc-notebook.org/en/ • Raspberry Pi Components: https://www.raspberrypi.org/ 📚 LINUX LEARNING RESOURCES: • Linux Foundation Training: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/ • Arch Wiki: https://wiki.archlinux.org/ • Ubuntu Documentation: https://help.ubuntu.com/ • Red Hat Learning: https://www.redhat.com/en/services/training 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly Linux news, tutorials, and distribution reviews! 💬 DISCUSSION TOPICS: What's your take on Intel shutting down Clear Linux? Are you planning to upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2? Which kernel version are you currently running? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🏷️ TAGS: Linux news, Linux kernel 6.16, Intel Clear Linux shutdown, Ubuntu 24.04 security update, Linux Mint 22.2 beta, KDE Plasma 6.4.3, GNOME 48.3, Manjaro stable update, AMD SmartMux Linux, NVIDIA drivers 576.88, Debian 13 Trixie, VirtualBox 7.1.12, Blender 4.5 LTS, Linux distributions 2025, open source news, Linux desktop 2025, Linux gaming, Wayland support, Linux hardware support, Linux community, FOSS news, Linux tutorials, Linux beginner guide, Linux advanced, system administration, DevOps Linux, cloud computing Linux, Linux server, Linux security updates, Linux performance optimization ======================================================= "Please like, comment, and subscribe to receive more videos of this kind." https://goo.gl/a9JwXB Use the best VPN: https://surfshark.club/friend/FN3Sduq4 Learn Linux: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_dJuuPxFr8H2tjU0vwWa4OQk0joraoYl Learn Arch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_dJuuPxFr8GXLBrgfIuqoIZYzEoifreM Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tondoeslinux See me on Twitter https://twitter.com/tondoes Join me on Discord; https://discord.gg/JG6Xk4p7Pj #tondoeslinux #linuxtutorial #linux #apple #tech #shorts