Welcome to the LWN.net Weekly Edition for December 11, 2025
This edition contains the following feature content:
- Eventual Rust in CPython: Rust may be coming to CPython, but not for a long while.
- A "frozen" dictionary for Python: a proposal to bring a new immutable type for dictionaries to Python.
- Bazzite: a gem for Linux gamers: a Fedora derivative that brings Windows games to Linux, no quarters required.
- Disagreements over post-quantum encryption for TLS: the IETF is poised to approve a controversial standard.
- Mix and match Linux distributions with Distrobox: setting up Linux containers to run any Linux distribution in the terminal.
- The beginning of the 6.19 merge window: a look at features being merged for Linux 6.19.
- An open seat on the TAB: ending an 18-year run on the Linux Foundation Technical Advisory Board (TAB).
This week's edition also includes these inner pages:
- Brief items: Brief news items from throughout the community.
- Announcements: Newsletters, conferences, security updates, patches, and more.
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