KDE Plasma 6.5.5 has recently been released, featuring a collection of updates that focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, all contributed by the KDE community. This release is part of the ongoing Plasma 6.5 series, which aims to refine features and introduce new modules for an enhanced desktop experience.
The update includes numerous bug fixes across different sections of the system. Notably, the Discover module has seen enhancements to its Updates page, addressing a specific issue where refreshing with the F5 key caused problems. A correction has also been made regarding a hardcoded string that referred to "Linux" during web search fallbacks.
Flatpak permissions have been improved, including the automatic preloading of the wallpaper table. The kde-cli-tools have been updated to resolve issues related to Kioclient setup and application name handling. Additionally, various Plasma Addons received updates, such as adjustments to the weather applet for better tooltip displays of pressure numbers and accurate representation of temperatures at zero degrees Celsius. The Applets/Notes module also received fixes to cursor positioning issues when interacting with external data sources.
KWin, the window manager, has undergone several tweaks, including improvements in managing cursor hotspots and input method key repeat states, particularly on scaled screens.
The update extends beyond the core desktop components, impacting several other areas, including Plasma Mobile, Plasma Network Manager, System Monitor, Plasma Welcome, Powerdevil, Print Manager, and the System Settings app.
Overall, KDE Plasma 6.5.5 delivers a range of patches that enhance usability and functionality across various applications and services within the Plasma environment. For a detailed overview of all changes in this release, users can refer to the changelog page. Those interested in the technical aspects can also access the source code for Plasma 6.5.5 on the designated page.
In future updates, users can expect ongoing improvements as KDE continues to refine its desktop environment, potentially introducing even more innovative features and user-friendly enhancements. The KDE community remains active in contributing to the software's development, ensuring that user feedback plays a crucial role in shaping upcoming releases
The update includes numerous bug fixes across different sections of the system. Notably, the Discover module has seen enhancements to its Updates page, addressing a specific issue where refreshing with the F5 key caused problems. A correction has also been made regarding a hardcoded string that referred to "Linux" during web search fallbacks.
Flatpak permissions have been improved, including the automatic preloading of the wallpaper table. The kde-cli-tools have been updated to resolve issues related to Kioclient setup and application name handling. Additionally, various Plasma Addons received updates, such as adjustments to the weather applet for better tooltip displays of pressure numbers and accurate representation of temperatures at zero degrees Celsius. The Applets/Notes module also received fixes to cursor positioning issues when interacting with external data sources.
KWin, the window manager, has undergone several tweaks, including improvements in managing cursor hotspots and input method key repeat states, particularly on scaled screens.
The update extends beyond the core desktop components, impacting several other areas, including Plasma Mobile, Plasma Network Manager, System Monitor, Plasma Welcome, Powerdevil, Print Manager, and the System Settings app.
Overall, KDE Plasma 6.5.5 delivers a range of patches that enhance usability and functionality across various applications and services within the Plasma environment. For a detailed overview of all changes in this release, users can refer to the changelog page. Those interested in the technical aspects can also access the source code for Plasma 6.5.5 on the designated page.
In future updates, users can expect ongoing improvements as KDE continues to refine its desktop environment, potentially introducing even more innovative features and user-friendly enhancements. The KDE community remains active in contributing to the software's development, ensuring that user feedback plays a crucial role in shaping upcoming releases
KDE Plasma 6.5.5 released
KDE Plasma 6.5.5 has been released, addressing recent translations and fixes contributed by KDE's community, with a focus on smaller stability improvements across various parts of the system. The update includes several bugfixes, such as improvements to the Discover module, Flatpak Permissions, kde-cli-tools, and various Plasma Addons, including the weather applet and Applets/Notes module. Other areas receiving updates include KWin, Plasma Mobile, System Monitor tool, Plasma Network Manager, Powerdevil, Print Manager, and the System Settings app.
