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KDE Releases Plasma 6.8 Desktop Environment

KDE releases Plasma 6.8 desktop environment on Wednesday 14 October 2026 to celebrate the project's 30th birthday, retiring X11 sessions in favor of the Wayland system after 42 years of service.

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KDE Releases Plasma 6.8 Desktop Environment
LLobsters·about 2 hours ago
KDE Plasma 6.8 Released After 30 Years
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