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KDE Plasma 6.6 gets LTS support for Kubuntu 26.04

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KDE Plasma 6.6 is receiving Long Term Support (LTS) status, ensuring three years of maintenance and bug fixes. This extended support will benefit Kubuntu 26.04, providing stability for its desktop environment, applications, and underlying frameworks. The initiative is backed by a sponsor, aiming to offer a reliable experience for users of this specific version. AI

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KDE Plasma 6.6 gets LTS support for Kubuntu 26.04

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    Sponsor gives KDE Plasma 6.6 the LTS treatment Kubuntu 26.04 gets three years of fixes for the desktop, frameworks, and apps https://www. theregister.com/softwa

    Sponsor gives KDE Plasma 6.6 the LTS treatment Kubuntu 26.04 gets three years of fixes for the desktop, frameworks, and apps https://www. theregister.com/software/2026/ 08/18/sponsor-gives-kde-plasma-66-the-lts-treatment/5288531 # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Sof…

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