KDE Gears Up for Plasma 6.1 with New Features and Fixes
KDE developersare in full swing, preparing for the upcoming release of Plasma 6.1, scheduled for June 18th. This latest iteration of the popular desktop environment promises a host of improvements and bug fixes, building upon the foundation laid byPlasma 6.0.
This week has seen a flurry of code changes, with notable additions including:
Enhanced Recent Files Management in Kate:The Kate text editor has received an update to its recent files functionality. Previously, the list included any file that had been opened, even if it wasn’t saved or closed. Now, the list accurately reflects only files that have beensaved or closed, providing a more streamlined and relevant experience for users.
System Settings: No More GNOME Icon Themes: In a move to ensure compatibility and prevent potential issues, System Settings will no longer allow users to select GNOME’s Adwaita or High Contrast icon themes for the system-wide icon theme. This change aims to avoid conflicts and ensure a seamless experience within the KDE ecosystem.
KWin’s Smart Window Placement: Plasma 6.1, powered by KWin, introduces a new feature that considers the last user interaction whendetermining the screen on which new windows should open. This intelligent approach aims to improve workflow and user experience by placing windows on the most relevant screen based on recent activity.
KWin Stability Enhancements: Plasma 6.0.5 addresses a critical issue that caused KWin to crash when it was unable to opena socket to XWayland. This fix ensures a more stable and reliable desktop experience for users.
Workaround for AMD GPU Driver Bug: Plasma 6.1 implements a workaround for a known bug in AMD GPU drivers. This fix aims to reduce the frequency of random crashes and improve overall system stability for userswith AMD graphics cards.
These changes are just a glimpse into the extensive work being done by KDE developers to deliver a polished and feature-rich Plasma 6.1. With the release date fast approaching, users can anticipate a desktop environment that is both powerful and user-friendly, offering a seamless and enjoyable computing experience.
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