Technology

Well folks, it’s the beginning of a new era: after nearly three decades of KDE desktop environments running on X11, the future KDE Plasma 6.8 release will be Wayland-exclusive! Support for X11 applications will be fully entrusted to Xwayland, and the Plasma X11 session will no longer be included.

For most users, this will have no immediate impact. The vast majority of our users are already using the Wayland session, it’s the default on most distributions, and some of them have already dropped — or are planning to drop — the Plasma X11 session independently of what we decide.

Let’s go in-depth into C/C++ GUI builders — the tools, frameworks, and environments that simplify building graphical user interfaces in C and C++

The world of application development just became more versatile. Qt Creator Studio, the powerful integrated development environment (IDE) renowned for its robust C++ and QML support, has officially expanded its capabilities to include Python. This long-awaited integration marks a significant milestone for developers who want to combine Python’s simplicity and flexibility with Qt’s advanced UI and cross-platform features.

A comprehensive, up-to-date (as of 2025) comparison between X11 (X.Org) and Wayland, the two main display server protocols used in Linux and other Unix-like systems.

AI can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of peer review and academic publishing processes in several ways:

The operating system (OS) of a console plays a crucial role in supporting or limiting game development tools and environments. Here are some key ways in which the OS impacts game development:

Supportive Aspects

Development Kits and SDKs:

Gaming console operating systems (OSes) are highly specialized to ensure optimal performance for gaming. These systems manage and allocate resources such as CPU, GPU, and RAM in ways that differ significantly from general-purpose OSes like Windows or macOS. Here’s how they typically handle these tasks:

Single-Purpose Optimization

Gaming consoles are designed with a primary focus on gaming, allowing the OS to be finely tuned for this purpose. The OS prioritizes game processes over other background tasks, ensuring maximum resource availability for games.

A gaming console’s operating system (OS) plays a crucial role in enhancing gaming performance and experience. Here are the key components that contribute to this:

Optimized System Architecture: The OS is designed to work seamlessly with the console’s hardware. This includes efficient management of CPU, GPU, and memory resources to maximize performance and minimize latency.

The operating systems of major gaming consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch each have distinct user interfaces and functionalities tailored to their respective ecosystems. Here’s a comparative overview:

NetBSD has been actively adapting to trends in cloud computing and virtualization to maintain its relevance and leverage its hallmark portability across various platforms. Here are key ways NetBSD is aligning with these trends: