Planet News Roundup

This is a roundup of articles from the openSUSE community listed on planet.opensuse.org.

The below featured highlights listed on the community’s blog feed aggregator are from September 13 to 19. The week’s Planet highlights Plasma 6.5 beta, OBS’s revamped workflow with diff comments, SecureHome testing, syslog-ng nightlies, Tumbleweed updates, the Open Developers Summit CFP, and more.

Here is a summary and links for each post:

Cursor Eyes Widget – Visual Plasmoids for Plasma 6.21

KDE Blog introduces a playful widget for Plasma 6.21 that tracks your cursor with animated eyes. This small but fun addition adds another layer of desktop personalization for Plasma users.

SecureHome Packages for openSUSE Tumbleweed

A new security solution called SecureHome, currently in development, aims to better protect home directories using FUSE. Packages are available for openSUSE Tumbleweed, but users are warned of major stability issues and advised to test only in virtual machines.

Nightly syslog-ng RPM Packages for RHEL & Co

Users of RHEL and related distributions can now access nightly builds of syslog-ng directly from the syslog-ng team, replacing the author’s previous weekly snapshots. These packages are intended for testing purposes.

The New Request Workflow in Detail

The Open Build Service (OBS) has rolled out its redesigned request workflow interface to all users. The update organizes information into distinct tabs (Conversation, Build Results, Changes, Mentioned Issues) to improve collaboration and navigation when working on software requests.

A Better Way to Discuss Code: Diff Comments

Building on the new OBS interface, the Changes tab now supports adding comments directly on specific lines of code diffs. This feature streamlines code reviews by keeping discussions tied to the relevant code sections.

HDR Wallpapers

GNOME 49 introduces a refreshed set of default wallpapers, taking advantage of HDR capabilities with wider color gamuts and higher precision. The update focuses on providing subtle, calm visuals rather than high-contrast spectacle.

Check if Your Password Has Been Compromised

CubicleNate highlights tools like HaveIBeenPwned to check if your email or password has appeared in data breaches, and PasswordMonster to estimate how long it would take to crack a password. The article emphasizes the importance of strong, unique passwords and password managers.

Submit a Talk for Open Developers Summit in Prague

The openSUSE community will host an Open Developers Summit on April 23, 2026, in Prague, coinciding with SUSECON. The event is calling for 15-minute or 30-minute talk proposals focused on open-source software and technologies until February 14, 2026.

Play Videos or Music Using SSH

Victorhck demonstrates how to use command-line tools like mpv and ffplay with SSH/SFTP URLs to stream and play multimedia files stored on a remote machine within your local network, eliminating the need to copy files locally.

Plasma 6.5 Beta Released

The first beta for KDE Plasma 6.5 is available for testing. Key improvements include a new KISS initial setup assistant, scrollable desktop panels, HDR tone mapping enhancements, visual refinements, automatic theme switching, and various performance and accessibility updates.

Slimbook News September 2025

Slimbook announces updates to three popular laptop models: the EVO now features the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, the Manjaro III gets refreshed, and the ELEMENTAL upgrades to the Intel Core 5 120U CPU, aiming to offer powerful and compatible Linux hardware.

Software Freedom Day 2025 in Barcelona

Caliu organizes the Software Freedom Day event in Barcelona on September 20, 2025, at Espai Jove La Fontana. The event will feature talks on KDE, secure messaging with Delta Chat, and the current state of free software.

openSUSE Tumbleweed Review of the Week 2025/38

This week’s Tumbleweed snapshots brought significant updates, particularly for KDE (Gear 25.08.1, Plasma 6.4.5, Frameworks 6.18.0), along with updates to fwupd, the Linux kernel, polkit, systemd, pipewire, and more. GNOME 49 updates are expected soon.

Software libre para la vuelta al cole: charla y taller – nuevo evento organizado por GNU/Linux València

GNU/Linux València invites the community to a talk and workshop on September 26 at 18:30 focused on free software tools for the educational environment, helping users start the school year more freely and productively.

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