KDE Plasma 6.2, the upcoming stable releasescheduled for October, is steadily approaching its launch, with the development team currently focused on squashing bugs and polishing the user experience. This week saw the entryinto a soft feature freeze, meaning that new features are no longer being added, allowing developers to concentrate on addressing the remaining issues.
A significant milestonehas been reached with the bug report count dropping to 301, the lowest number since 2015. The KDE team aims to further reduce this figure to under 200 before the release, demonstrating their commitment to deliveringa polished and stable desktop environment.
Beyond bug fixes, Plasma 6.2 brings a range of notable enhancements:
- Enhanced Sleep and Screen Lock Control: Users can now prevent specific applications from interfering with sleep and screen lockfunctions, providing greater control over their system’s behavior.
- Improved Widget Visibility: Newly installed Plasma widgets are now prominently displayed at the top of the grid view and receive a New! tag for the first hour, making it easier for users to discover and explore new features.
- Enhanced Wallpaper Management: The
plasma-apply-wallpaperimagetool now includes a--fill-modeoption, offering more flexibility in how wallpapers are displayed. - Accessibility UI Overhaul: The KDE System Settings Accessibility page has undergone a complete UI overhaul, improving usability and accessibility for users with disabilities.
- Yearly Donation Reminder:KDE will now display a popup once a year, encouraging users to consider donating to support the ongoing development of the desktop environment. Users can disable this reminder if they prefer.
These changes, alongside numerous bug fixes, showcase KDE’s dedication to continuous improvement and user satisfaction. The upcoming Plasma 6.2 releasepromises a refined and feature-rich desktop experience, further solidifying KDE’s position as a leading open-source desktop environment.
For more detailed information on the latest KDE changes, visit Nate Graham’s blog: https://pointieststick.com/2024/08/30/this-week-in-plasma-inhibiting-inhibitions-and-more/
Thisarticle was written using information from Phoronix and Nate Graham’s blog.
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