The beta release of KDE Plasma 6.4, designated as Plasma 6.3.90, has been unveiled, showcasing over 2800 changes and the addition of two new modules: aurorae and kwin-x11. This update reflects significant improvements and enhancements across various components.
- Changelog Highlights:
- Updates to the Bluedevil Bluetooth management tool, including fixes for standalone widget toolbars and improvements in device visibility based on Bluetooth adapter status.
- Enhancements to Breeze wallpapers, including the removal of outdated mobile wallpapers.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements across applets, styles, and decorations, including adjustments to Qt and Frameworks version requirements.
- Introduction of new features in Discover, the software management tool, improving update reliability and user experience.
- Updates in KWin (KDE's window manager) to enhance window management and graphics performance.
- The removal of deprecated code and a push towards modern C++ standards, including the use of CMake improvements.
The extensive changelog reflects the community's responsiveness to user feedback, addressing numerous bugs and optimizing performance. This release aims to streamline user interactions, improve accessibility, and ensure that KDE Plasma remains competitive in the desktop environment landscape.
Looking forward, KDE plans to continue refining and enhancing Plasma 6.4 based on further user testing and feedback before the final release. Users interested in experiencing the new features can participate in the beta testing phase, providing valuable insights for the KDE development team.
As KDE moves forward, users can expect ongoing enhancements that align with modern computing needs, including better hardware support, improved aesthetics, and a more integrated experience across devices
Key Changes in KDE Plasma 6.4 Beta:
- New Modules: Introduction of the aurorae and kwin-x11 modules.- Changelog Highlights:
- Updates to the Bluedevil Bluetooth management tool, including fixes for standalone widget toolbars and improvements in device visibility based on Bluetooth adapter status.
- Enhancements to Breeze wallpapers, including the removal of outdated mobile wallpapers.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements across applets, styles, and decorations, including adjustments to Qt and Frameworks version requirements.
- Introduction of new features in Discover, the software management tool, improving update reliability and user experience.
- Updates in KWin (KDE's window manager) to enhance window management and graphics performance.
- The removal of deprecated code and a push towards modern C++ standards, including the use of CMake improvements.
Extended Overview:
KDE Plasma 6.4 Beta not only adds new functionalities but also focuses on refining existing features for better user experience. The introduction of the aurorae and kwin-x11 modules indicates KDE's commitment to expanding its graphical capabilities and enhancing window management.The extensive changelog reflects the community's responsiveness to user feedback, addressing numerous bugs and optimizing performance. This release aims to streamline user interactions, improve accessibility, and ensure that KDE Plasma remains competitive in the desktop environment landscape.
Looking forward, KDE plans to continue refining and enhancing Plasma 6.4 based on further user testing and feedback before the final release. Users interested in experiencing the new features can participate in the beta testing phase, providing valuable insights for the KDE development team.
As KDE moves forward, users can expect ongoing enhancements that align with modern computing needs, including better hardware support, improved aesthetics, and a more integrated experience across devices
KDE Plasma 6.4 Beta released
The beta version of KDE Plasma 6.4 has been released, featuring more than 2800 changes and the introduction of two new modules.
