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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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How to Install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 22 (linuxiac.com)

submitted 3 months ago by JRepin@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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While Cinnamon is great for many users, KDE Plasma provides a flexible and powerful alternative, particularly for those who desire a more dynamic and configurable desktop environment.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to successfully install KDE Plasma on your Linux Mint 22 system.

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[–] n2burns@lemmy.ca 20 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

If you want KDE, why not use a KDE-distro? Any time I've installed a different Desktop Environment, I've found it pretty janky.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 6 points 3 months ago

About the only semi-exception is immutable distros, which can easily swap out the system layer. I've done it, and only had minor jank.

Still, it's better to know what you want ahead of time, if you want an opinionated installation; VMs and live ISOs are good for testing other DEs. Otherwise, you might as well get ready to do it the way Arch users do it.

[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I fully support people playing around and possibly soft-breaking their things just for the heck of it.

[–] n2burns@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

Oh, I don't disagree. I've definitely done some of that. I think I installed i3 or awesomeWM back on LM19.x/20.x. However, this is a guide that says things like, "For a smooth and trouble-free installation". It seems to be aimed at a general audience when I think those people should just be re-directed to a KDE-distro.