6.7 is now current, and in 6.8 you're getting Wayland whether you like it or not
KDE Plasma is following its typical version release cycle, with 6.6.6 appearing as expected and 6.7 already current, leading into 6.8.
This item is primarily relevant to users and developers within the specific desktop environment ecosystem and has minimal broader market or geopolitical implications.
A specific desktop environment is mandating a technical transition to Wayland for its users in a future update, which is a common evolution in open-source projects.
- · Wayland developers
- · KDE Plasma development community
- · KDE Plasma users preferring X11
KDE Plasma users will progressively migrate to Wayland as the default display server.
This might lead to temporary compatibility issues for some users or applications reliant on X11.
The broader Linux desktop ecosystem continues its long-term shift towards Wayland adoption, potentially strengthening its developer community.
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