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Debian Testing “Forky” Users Can Now Enjoy KDE Plasma 6.7
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KDE Plasma 6.7 has landed in Debian Testing "Forky," upgrading from Plasma 6.6 and bringing the latest desktop environment features without requiring users to pull from Debian Unstable.
For engineers running Debian Testing as a workstation, this means access to Plasma 6.7 features, including simultaneous ICC color management and HDR support, per-screen virtual desktops, and performance optimizations for Intel integrated graphics, without the instability risk of tracking Unstable. The inclusion also signals what Debian 14 may ship with when it stabilizes in 2027, though the final Plasma version could change.
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Debian Testing "Forky" has moved from Plasma 6.6 to Plasma 6.7.2, letting Testing users stay current without pulling from Unstable.
Notable Plasma 6.7 additions include per-screen virtual desktops, simultaneous ICC and HDR support, improved printing with Windows printer access, and performance optimizations for CPU-rendered apps and Intel integrated graphics.
Forky will become Debian 14 expected in summer 2027, and the Plasma version in Testing today may not reflect what the final stable release includes, especially with Plasma 6.8 scheduled for October 2026.
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