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­the KDE Plasma desktop environment, which is favored by many GNU/Linux users, released the latest version 5.13 update today, introducing many improvements and new features. On the premise of greatly improving stability and reliability, Plasma 5.13 re-adjusts the lock screen / landing page to bring a smooth fade in and out of the display control. The system settings application makes it easier for users to set themes, fonts, screensavers, etc., after the redesign. In addition, Plasma browser integrates download and multimedia control options.

­wrote in today's update log: "Plasma team members continue to adhere to the belief that Plasma will become a lightweight, smooth desktop environment, and strive to bring a more stylish look and use experience. We spent up to 4 months optimizing startup, minimizing memory footprint, faster boot speed, better performance, and less storage consumption."

­KDE Plasma 5.13 also improves the KWin window manager, blurring and desktop switching have better results, and due to the redeployment of window rules can better support Wayland. Initial support for desktop sharing, desktop recording, and the use of higher priority EGL Contexts. Plasma Discover's graphics package manager has also ushered in a new UI that displays ratings and sorting options for all applications, theme icons for all applications, and better support for Snap and Flatpak general installation packages.

­KDE Plasma 5.13 desktop environment is officially available today, but it will be some time before your favorite GNU/Linux distribution is equipped with this desktop. The first maintenance update of KDE Plasma 5.13 is expected to be launched on June 19, 5.13.2 will be released on June 26, and 5.13 will only be supported until September 2018.

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