KDE Plasma
Coverage of KDE Plasma in the Nexus archive.
- Mageia 10 keeps the 32-bit Linux flame alive
Mageia 10, a 15-year-old Linux distribution forked from Mandriva, continues to support 32-bit x86 systems. It offers Xfce in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, uses RPM-based package management, and includes tools like urpmi and DNF. The distribution emphasizes compatibility with older hardware and provides a lightweight, user-friendly interface.
- Alpine Linux 3.24 scales new desktop heights with COSMIC
Alpine Linux 3.24 introduces the COSMIC desktop environment, optimized for performance on older hardware, alongside updated software versions like GRUB, LLVM, and KDE Plasma. The release addresses OpenSSL security issues and retains musl libc instead of GNU components, with positive early testing results on legacy systems.
- Preparing for KDE Plasma's Last X11-Supported Release
The article discusses KDE Plasma's upcoming final release supporting X11, signaling a transition to Wayland as the default display server protocol. It highlights community engagement through Hacker News comments and blog discussions.