KDE Binds Itself Tightly to Systemd, Drops Support for Non-Systemd Systems
18 hours ago
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- KDE's new login manager (PLM) in Plasma 6.6 will require systemd for full functionality, affecting FreeBSD and non-systemd Linux distros.
- KDE developers aim to increase reliance on systemd in the future, starting with PLM.
- Non-systemd OSes are considered 'niche' by KDE, impacting distros like Gentoo, Alpine Linux, and Slackware.
- The decision raises concerns about Linux's move towards a more integrated, distroless system.
- Alternatives like forking KDE or using other login managers are suggested by the community.
- Systemd's feature creep and integration into various system components are criticized.
- Debate includes comparisons between X11 and Wayland, with Wayland praised for modern features like HDR.
- Community reactions range from support for systemd's stability to criticism of its bloat and complexity.
- Some users consider switching to BSD or simpler window managers due to KDE's decision.