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[–] gndagreborn@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I am new to daily driving Linux and the DE environment I chose was KDE. Has been absolutely fantastic so far.

Excited to see what's new, especially since I just joined.

[–] echo64@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

as a staunch gnome user for 20 years, Gnome 3+ and Plasma 6 work has me thinking I'll dip over to the other side once it's out and stable

[–] iHUNTcriminals@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Same. I just set up KDE and I seem to have gotten most of what I liked about gnome in KDE plus extra.

Gnome extensions are easier to deal with, but the KDE customization is broader once you get used to it.

[–] Kidplayer_666@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My problem rn is just the hassle that KDE wallet is

[–] elbarto777@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Then don't use it?

[–] CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 years ago

Good to know! I assume everything in my cobbled-together KDE setup will break with KDE6 so I will plan accordingly lol.

[–] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 years ago

the excitement on my face rn

[–] RotatingParts@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

Can't wait for Kubuntu to get it!