Upgrade KDEPlasma5.3 in Kubuntu15.04

KDE has released the stable version of Plasma5.3, which includes a new stable feature in power management. We have been impressed by the beta version in April and are even eager to try it. The latest update of the stable version of Plasma5 desktop environment is stable and can be downloaded. Plasma5.3 continues to improve and refine the new KDE Desktop, which adds a large number of features for the desktop user experience. It also fixed up to 400 errors, which greatly improved performance and stability. & Nbsp

KDE has released the Plasma 5.3 stable version, which includes a new stable feature in power management.

We have been impressed by the beta version in April and are even eager to try it. The latest update of the stable version of Plasma 5 desktop environment is stable and can be downloaded.

Plasma 5.3 continues to improve and refine the new KDE Desktop, which adds a large number of features for the desktop user experience. Also fixedUp to 400 errors, Which greatly improves the performance and stability.

 

Something new in Plasma 5.3

Better Bluetooth Management in Plasma 5.3

In earlier articles about Plasma 5.3, we have touched a lotNew FeaturesAnd many of them are worth repeating.

Enhanced Power ManagementFeatures and configuration options, includingNew Power applets and energy usage monitoringAndDynamic screen brightness changeTo help KDE improve its endurance on mobile devices.

When the notebook lid is closed when an external monitor is connected, the 'hup' operation is no longer triggered. This new behavior is called'Cinema ModeAnd is enabled by default. However, you can disable it by using the related options in the Power Management settings.

Improved Bluetooth FunctionsBring a brand new Panel applet that makes it easier to connect to and configure paired Bluetooth devices, such as smartphones, keyboards, and speakers.

Similarly, for Plasma 5.3,More convenient track board configuration in KDE, Thanks to the new installation and setting module.

Track board, touch pad. Tomato, Tomayto.

It bringsHold down and lockGesture. When this function is enabled, the settings that appear when you move the mouse are hidden. Instead, it only occurs when the widget is clicked for a long time.

When talking about things such as widget-yIntroduced several of the most popular items in the old Plasmoid.Includes a useful system monitor, convenient hard drive statistics, and a cartoon reader.

Learn more & try

In Plasma 5.3, new and improved content is listed in the official modification log, which is a complete list of all content.

You can get a Live image from the KDE community and try Plasma 5.3 on KUbuntu,Without affecting your system:

• Download the KDE Plasma Live image

If you need a super stable system, you can use these images to try new features, but you can continue to use the KDE version corresponding to your major computer.

However, if you are satisfied with the lab version-Please note: You can handle any package conflicts or system problems caused by trying to upgrade the desktop environment-you can install it.

 

Install Plasma 5.3 to Kubuntu 15.04

YesInstall Plasma 5.3 to Kubuntu 15.04You need to add KDE to port PPA, run the Software Updater tool, and install any available updates.

Kubuntu PPA porting may also upgrade other KDE platform components besides Plasma installed on your system, including KDE applications, frameworks, and specific Kubuntu configuration files.

So far, using the command line to upgrade to Plasma 5.3 In Kubuntu is the fastest way:

1. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports
2. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

If everything goes well after the upgrade, restart your computer.

If you are using a backup desktop environment, such as LXDE, Unity, or GNOME, then you need to install the Kubuntu desktop package after running the above two commands (you can find it in the Ubuntu Software Center ).

You can use the PPA-Purge tool to downgrade to the self-contained Plasma version 15.04:

1. sudo apt-get install ppa-purge
2. sudo ppa-purge ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports

Please leave a message in the following comments to let us know how you upgrade and how the test process is. Don't forget to tell us the features you will see on the next Plasma 5 desktop.

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