KaOS Linux 2024.07 Released with KDE Plasma 6.1 and Linux Kernel 6.9
KaOS Linux 2024.07 is here about two months after the KaOS Linux 2024.05 release and features the latest and greatest KDE Plasma 6.1 desktop environment series, which is a substantial update from the KDE Plasma 6.0 series.
The KDE Plasma 6.1.3 point release is the default for this release, accompanied by the latest KDE Gear 24.05.2 and KDE Frameworks 6.4 software suites, all compiled against the Qt 6.7.2 application framework.
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KaOS Linux 2024.07 Released, Here’s What’s New
KaOS, a rolling-release KDE-centric Linux distro betting on the XFS file system, released its latest stable, 2024.07 ISO, powered by Linux kernel 6.9 and packed with updates and enhancements.
The release’s highlight is the integration of the latest Plasma 6.1.3, KDE Gear 24.05.2, and Frameworks 6.4.0, all built on Qt 6.7.2. This update brings many improvements, notably the ability to start up a remote desktop directly from the System Settings app, a feature that utilizes KRDC once enabled.
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KaOS 2024.07
KaOS is pleased to announce the availability of the July release of a new stable ISO.
For the Plasma desktop, the latest Plasma (6.1.3), KDE Gear (24.05.2), and Frameworks (6.4.0) are included. All built on Qt 6.7.2. Among the many changes included in Plasma 6.1, is that you can now start up a remote desktop directly from the System Settings app, once enabled, you can connect to the remote desktop using a client such as KRDC. For customizing the visual aspect of Edit Mode has been overhauled and you will now see a slick animation when you activate it. The entire desktop zooms out smoothly, giving you a better overview of what is going on and allowing you to make your changes with ease. On Wayland now has a feature that remembers what you were doing in your last session as it did under X11.