LINUX Unplugged 632: The Nightly Wobble
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Sep 15, 2025 The hosts dive into their experiences with KDE Linux, showcasing its innovative Plasma desktop and alpha release updates. They discuss the exciting features of Hyperland 0.51, including a revamped gesture system. Preparations for the Texas Linux Fest and the 12th anniversary celebration add a festive atmosphere. Fun anecdotes about trying to build Hyperland on older laptops highlight relatable tech challenges. The conversation also touches on community engagement, peer-to-peer tunneling, and best practices for using Git, making for a lively and informative tech session.
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KDE's Purpose-Built Reference OS
- KDE Linux is an official KDE-built OS focused on showcasing Plasma and modern technologies like Wayland and Btrfs.
- It delivers stamped image snapshots using EROFS read-only layers and a writable Btrfs subvolume for user data.
Use Containers & Flatpaks For Development
- Use containerization and Flatpak for development on immutable-ish systems to avoid write-permission friction.
- Try tools like distrobox, system extensions, or Flatpak to install developer tooling without modifying the read-only base.
Immutable Root With Writable Subvolume
- KDE Linux balances immutability and compatibility by mounting a read-only /usr from EROFS and providing a writable Btrfs subvolume for /.
- This layout lets users roll back system images while keeping home and mutable data usable.