KDE Plasma 6.2 is on track for its stable release in October,with the focus now shifting to bug fixing. The number of reported bugs has already reached its lowest point since 2015, with developers aiming to reduceit further to under 200 before release.
This week’s update brings a slew of new features and improvements:
- Sleep andScreen Lock Control: Users can now prevent specific applications from interfering with sleep or screen lock.
- New Widget Visibility: Newly installed Plasma widgets are highlighted at the top of the grid view and labeled New! for the first hour.
- Wallpaper Fill Mode: The
plasma-apply-wallpaperimagetool now offers a--fill-modeoption for more wallpaper customization. - Accessibility UI Overhaul: The KDE System Settings Accessibility page has received avisual and functional update.
- Yearly Donation Reminder: KDE will now display a popup once a year requesting donations. Users can disable this reminder if they prefer.
In addition to these major changes, numerous bug fixes have been implemented.
Overall, KDE Plasma 6.2 promises a more polished and feature-rich desktop experience. The focus on bug fixing ensures a stable release, while the new features add convenience and customization options for users. The yearly donation reminder is a transparent way for KDE to secure funding for continued development.
For more details on the KDE changes this week, visit Nate’s blog: https://pointieststick.com/2024/08/30/this-week-in-plasma-inhibiting-inhibitions-and-more/
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