# KDE Turns 30 With Plasma 6.8

> KDE releases Plasma 6.8 for 30th anniversary, retiring X11 support.
- Title: KDE Turns 30 With Plasma 6.8 · Ars Technica | Shortify
- Summary: KDE releases Plasma 6.8 for 30th anniversary, retiring X11 support. KDE releases Plasma 6.8 as its 30th anniversary edition, retiring native X11 support for…
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- Source: Ars Technica — https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/kde-turns-30-with-plasma-6-8-remote-upgrades-and-an-x11-farewell
- Published: 2026-10-15T22:21:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kde, plasma 6.8, x11, wayland, kde 30th anniversary, remote desktop, technology, science
## KDE Turns 30
KDE marks 30th anniversary with Plasma 6.8 release and X11 retirement.
## Plasma 6.8 Features
New window decorations for third-party apps, Nvidia triple buffering, and kscreenctl utility.
## Remote Desktop Improvements
Plasma 6.8 adds clipboard sync, exclusive mode, and adaptive streaming for remote sessions.
## X11 Retirement
KDE ends native X11 support, moving to Wayland with XWayland for legacy apps.
## Key takeaway

KDE releases Plasma 6.8 as its 30th anniversary edition, retiring native X11 support for Wayland adoption.