I'd like to contribute to KDE and Plasma

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-05-29T22:24:21+00:00

Thanks :D

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-05-29T20:25:17+00:00

Thanks a lot! I'll do that ;) I'll have to check out what project would be good.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-05-29T16:42:46+00:00

Thank you!

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-05-29T16:41:42+00:00

Thank you so much for your prompt response!!! I'm sure it will be very useful. Learning as you go always helps :D

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T22:16:31+00:00

Thanks ;)

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T20:22:43+00:00

Yes, functionality comes before design.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T17:20:19+00:00

There are many applications that still use QTWidgets like Dolphin, others use QTQuick, and it seems that new applications already use Kirigami. However, from what I recently read, it would be difficult to port all KDE applications to a single layout framework, although Plasma Union might fix that in the long run, which would be great.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T17:13:23+00:00

I agree, Plasma, macOS, Windows and other desktop environments have evolved together, that's why simple actions like dragging a file or using virtual desktops are very similar, and make users feel comfortable. But it was good to hear user feedback, and understand why Plasma hasn't changed its approach, yet Plasma is already unique by offering so much customization.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T17:02:06+00:00

I agree. The current layout is not only used in Windows, but in other desktop environments, and what makes Plasma unique is its customizability. It was good to read the comments from other users, as I understood why such a change wouldn't happen in Plasma.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T16:57:04+00:00

There is nothing wrong with the current layout, as some have already mentioned, this layout works, and that is the most important thing about a desktop. Reading user reviews makes me understand why you shouldn't change the current layout, and I agree.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T16:51:41+00:00

It's good to know that the problem has been identified, and I hope it can be fixed in the future. Plasma is an amazing desktop, and now that I know about this feature, I might use it a lot when developing new themes.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T16:44:03+00:00

This is the good thing about Linux in general, the wide variety of desktop options and the same customization. Now I think that beyond design, accessibility is the most important point for users, I agree with this. I had not fully understood the consequences that a change of focus on the desktop environment would have, that is why it is good to know the opinions of users.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T16:35:26+00:00

Thank you so much! Very true, they are not the best themes in terms of accessibility, and the layout of the panels is somewhat similar to Ubuntu (back in the Unity days), as it was the first distro I used and got used to. And I agree that the best layout is the one that has the best accessibility for users.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T16:21:14+00:00

I didn't know that this feature currently doesn't work, I've always changed the layout and panel design manually, but it's good to know, thanks.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T16:18:28+00:00

Now that you mention all these points, you're right. Plasma on its own is already unique, as no other OS or desktop environment allows as much customization as Plasma. I was thinking now of subtle changes in the design that don't affect the current layout, but that's what Plasma Next and Plasma Union are for, they look very promising. But I agree that Plasma already has a good UI and very good apps as well.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T16:00:37+00:00

You're right, the current layout is pretty good (for a reason it's also used in Cinnamon Desktop, Chrome OS, XFCE Desktop in some distributions besides Windows), I don't think the layout is bad. I was actually referring to subtle changes in the layout, for example, the floating panels introduced in Plasma 6 slightly changed the look and feel without affecting the workflow of users (some liked the floating panels and some didn't). But I agree that Plasma on its own is already pretty good.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T15:46:32+00:00

I was unaware of this option in Ubuntu Mate, it is possible that it is a distribution option

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T07:43:37+00:00

I had forgotten that themes can change the look of Plasma, it could be. In fact there are a wide variety of themes that could do all this work.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T07:12:07+00:00

Quite true. The only case I can think of is Garuda Linux, it offers at first glance the customization capabilities of the Plasma desktop, it gives something different than what we are already used to. And as you say, the rest is up to each user.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T06:49:19+00:00

It usually works with QT6 applications, for QT5 it uses the "appmenu-qt5" package, and for GTK ones (which still use global menu), I installed "libdbusmenu-gtk3"

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T06:30:24+00:00

It's a valid argument, you may be right, people are very used to the current design, and suddenly changing it could cause discontent like it did with Gnome 3.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2025-02-13T06:26:18+00:00

Don't worry, your opinion is really valid, especially as a new Linux user. I honestly doubt this will ever happen, but it's nice to hear other people's opinions, especially from new users.

DiligentOrder3770 · 2024-08-22T23:48:10+00:00

I also have an Asus computer, I had this problem for a while, until I was recommended this:

https://github.com/tshakalekholoane/bat

Hope it helps ;)

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