KDE Plasma 5.13 Enters Beta with New Lock & Login Screens, Browser Integration

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MN
MarIus Nestor
May 18, 2018

With a focus on making the KDE Plasma desktop environment faster and more lightweight than ever, the KDE Project is releasing today the KDE Plasma 5.13 desktop environment in a beta form that everyone can test on their favorite GNU/Linux distribution for an early taste of the new features and improvements, which include Plasma Browser Integration, redesigned System Settings, new lock & login screens, Plasma Discover enhancements, and more.

MN

MarIus Nestor

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