The upcoming year holds considerable promise for Linux users, presenting a vibrant blend of trends, hardware products, and software advancements. Here’s a look at what to expect in 2025 for Linux and its ecosystem.
Following the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s public listing in mid-2024, the future of this popular board computer appears uncertain. Despite fluctuating share prices, the influx of capital brings opportunities for innovation. However, profitability may lead to higher prices and possibly the discontinuation of older models.
The Gnome 47 and KDE Plasma 6 desktop environments are leading the shift to the Wayland display protocol, which will likely become a standard across many Linux distributions, such as Fedora and Ubuntu. Although Wayland is still labeled experimental for some environments like Cinnamon and XFCE, a full transition from X11 will not happen swiftly.
Debian 13 is set to follow Debian 12, anticipated for a 2025 release. While it will continue to support 32-bit processors, older i386 CPUs will be excluded. This new version will be crucial as many derivatives depend on Debian, necessitating updates across various distributions.
April 2025 marks the end of updates for Ubuntu 20.04 unless users opt for the Extended Security Maintenance program. Similarly, support for Windows 10 will cease after October 14, 2025, prompting many users, particularly those unable to upgrade to Windows 11, to consider a switch to Linux.
The upcoming Open Suse Leap 16 aims to establish a more secure and stable "immutable" Linux system. This version is focused on catering to cloud environments, reflecting a broader trend towards immutability in the operating system landscape, which serves more complex server and cloud deployments rather than flexible desktop needs.
The Nix-OS distribution offers a novel approach through its declarative configuration, allowing entire systems to be reproduced consistently. This concept is anticipated to gain traction due to its focus on managing dependencies and system states.
Future Linux distributions may present a new tool called run0, which aims to replace the traditional sudo command. Designed to improve the experience and security of granting elevated permissions, run0 simplifies the configuration process compared to sudo.
Enterprises are increasingly looking at the Internet of Behavior (IoB), an extension of the Internet of Things (IoT), which provides a wealth of data for analysis. The implications of IoB for privacy and user consent remain a hot topic.
Due to geopolitical tensions, Huawei is set to transition from Windows to its Harmony OS for laptops starting mid-2025. Although the Harmony OS promises efficiency, its compatibility with existing software is still uncertain.
The spread of Wi-Fi 7 technology is emerging, with enhancements to throughput and stability. Similarly, the anticipated release of DDR6 RAM will provide even faster speeds than the current DDR5. On the storage front, massive expansions in SSD capacities are expected, potentially reaching 128TB.
In conclusion, 2025 is gearing up to be a transformative year for Linux, shaped by both promising innovations and significant challenges. The evolution of the Linux landscape ahead will influence various users, from enthusiasts to enterprises, making it a crucial year to watch.
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