💻Plasma 6.8 Ditches X11, Goes All-In On Wayland
KDE's Latest Plasma Is Wayland-Only, X11 Support Gone
TL;DR
KDE's Plasma 6.8 drops X11 support, going all-in on Wayland. This shift impacts developers and users relying on X11-based tools, but offers improved screen recording and multi-monitor handling.
KDE has released Plasma 6.8, a major update that's exclusively built for Wayland, leaving X11 behind. This move affects developers and users who rely on X11 applications and tools, as X11-based screen recording won't work anymore. However, the update brings new features like system audio and microphone input in screen recordings and better multi-monitor handling. The shift to Wayland means no more window shading and different session restoration behaviors. For developers, this update means exploring alternatives for remote access tools and adapting to new session management.
Key Points
Plasma 6.8 is Wayland-only, with 95% of Plasma 6.6 users already on Wayland by June.
X11 applications can still run through XWayland, but X11-based screen recording tools won't work.
KWin handles window management and display-server duties, improving multi-monitor handling.
The Spectacle screenshot tool now includes system audio and microphone input in recordings.
KDE's browser integration now supports the Flatpak version of Microsoft's Edge browser.
Why It Matters
If you're running Plasma 6.8 on Wayland, you'll notice that X11-based screen recording tools won't work anymore. However, the Spectacle screenshot tool now includes system audio and microphone input in its recordings. This update impacts developers and users who rely on X11 applications and tools, requiring them to explore alternatives for remote access tools and adapt to new session management practices.
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