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KDE Plasma 6.0, and KDE Gear 24.02 released (kde.org)

submitted 8 months ago by JRepin@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Today the KDE Community is announcing a new najor release of Plasma 6.0, and Gear 24.02. KDE Plasma is a modern, feature-rich desktop environment for Linux-based operating systems. Known for its sleek design, customizable interface, and extensive set of applications, it is also open source, devoid of ads, and makes protecting your privacy and personal data a priority.

With Plasma 6, the technology stack has undergone two major upgrades: a transition to the latest version of the application framework, Qt 6, and a migration to the modern Linux graphics platform, Wayland. They will continue providing support for the legacy X11 session for users who prefer to stick with it for now. The new version brings the new windows and desktop overview, improved colour management, a cleaner theme, more effects, better overall performance, and much more.

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[–] 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works 34 points 8 months ago (10 children)

I love KDE. Been using it for 10 years

One question i've always had though... Does anyone actually use the default KDE software like konqueror, kmail, kontacts, etc? Why not just focus on the desktop environment?

[–] scharf_2x40@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yes, using them is probably the closest one can get to the macos ecosystem on Linux.

[–] merthyr1831@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'd argue GNOME has a better native app ecosystem. they have the resources to maintain a massive selection of "official" apps

[–] scharf_2x40@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

I don't know, I used gnome for a while and I just felt like I was using toy apps. But I think that comes down to personal preference. KDE definitly has the bigger apps like Kdenlive and Krita.

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