Thought I'd try modern computing with #KDEPlasma on an old 1280×1024 display for a bit. See how viable it is. (And if it helps my eye strain.)
Looks like the first thing I need to do is set all the fonts to 80% of what they normally are.
I booted up a virtual machine with Windows 95, and yep, the base font size was 8 pixels. Today it's 10. So, a scale factor of 0.8 gives you mostly authentic 1995 proportions for everything—a must if you're going to use a 1995-sized screen!
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Ubuntu MATE’s founder is stepping back after 12 years:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-mate-needs-new-maintainer
Ubuntu 26.04’s sudo-rs gets a password feedback toggle:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/sudo-rs-password-feedback-toggle
More new icons arrive in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/yaru-new-icons-resources-showtime
Arch Linux’s April 2026 ISO Is Out Now with Linux Kernel 6.19 and Archinstall 4.1:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linuxs-april-2026-iso-is-out-now-with-linux-kernel-6-19-and-archinstall-4-1
Archinstall 4.0 Arch Linux Installer Released with New Textual UI:
https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-4-0-arch-linux-installer-released-with-new-textual-ui
Systemd-Free Artix Linux Sees First Release in 2026 with XLibre and PipeWire:
https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-artix-linux-sees-first-release-in-2026-with-xlibre-and-pipewire
AerynOS 2026.03 Released with the Latest GNOME 50 Desktop Environment:
https://9to5linux.com/aerynos-2026-03-released-with-the-latest-gnome-50-desktop-environment
Fedora Rejects Proposal To Use systemd For Managing Per-User Environment Variables:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Rejects-systemd-Feature
KDE Linux Hardening Their OS Against Updates Making Systems Unbootable:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Linux-Hardening-March
4MLinux 51.0 Released with Improved Support for ZX Spectrum and Atari Music:
https://9to5linux.com/4mlinux-51-0-released-with-improved-support-for-zx-spectrum-and-atari-music
Netrunner 26 launches with Linux 6.16 kernel, Debian 13 base, XLibre, and KDE Plasma 6.3.6:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/netrunner-26-launches-with-linux-6-16-kernel-debian-13-base-xlibre-and-kde-plasma-6-3-6/
Debian-Based Elive Linux Distro Is Back with First Stable Release in Seven Years:
https://9to5linux.com/debian-based-elive-linux-distro-is-back-with-first-stable-release-in-seven-years
GNOME 49.5 Is Out to Improve Accessibility of App Folders in GNOME Shell:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-49-5-is-out-to-improve-accessibility-of-app-folders-in-gnome-shell
GNOME 50 dropped support for accessing Google Drive files:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/google-drive-not-working-nautilus-ubuntu-26-04
(Nothing of value is lost this time. In fact, they can drop OneDrive support too if they want lol)
GNOME 51 “A Coruña” Desktop Environment Scheduled for September 16th, 2026:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-51-a-coruna-desktop-environment-scheduled-for-september-16th-2026
KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Coming on June 16th, Here’s What to Expect:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-7-desktop-environment-is-coming-on-june-16th-heres-what-to-expect
Framework becomes a KDE Patron helping to fund open source:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/framework-becomes-a-kde-patron-helping-to-fund-open-source/
(More Linux and FOSS news in comments)
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KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Coming on June 16th, Here’s What to Expect
Dejando mi #ViernesDeEscritorio seguimos con la travesura de Arch Linux 
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KDE Plasma (Kubuntu)
KMail - ich kann Mails nicht mehre manuell verschieben
https://forum.ubuntuusers.de/topic/kmail-ich-kann-mails-nicht-mehre-manuell-versc/
01.04.2026 um 12:13 Uhr
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AerynOS 2026.03 porta GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6.3 e un sistema aggiornato e moderno in un’unica release snapshot tutta da provare. #Linux #AerynOS #GNOME50 #KDEPlasma #OpenSource
A tool that doesn't get enough love is the KDE "ISO Image Writer".
Sure there's dd and there's tools like Rufus, Etcher, and whatnot, but if it's effectively a tool meant for your platform then why not?
[ Currently writing Alpine v3.23 to a stick to wipe/replace my garage 'droid from Debian to Alpine after work ]
#KDE #KDEPlasma #Plasma #AlpineLinux #iso #iso9660 #USBStick
KDE Plasma (Kubuntu)
KAddressBook - Ansicht ändern? Aktivitäten?
https://forum.ubuntuusers.de/topic/kaddressbook-ansicht-aendern-aktivitaeten/
31.03.2026 um 18:13 Uhr
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