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XPlasma Plus tutorials

Warning

This project is vibecoded and is a public beta. Hands-on testing is limited to Asahi Linux ARM64 and Kubuntu on Intel/AMD x86-64. Issues are expected. Back up your data and system configuration before installing. The installer's recovery backup is not a replacement for your own backup.

These tutorials describe 1.0.1 Public Beta. Start with the compatibility guide, then follow the installation tutorial.

Tutorial What you will learn
Compatibility and downloads Choose an installer and understand supported KDE versions.
Install XPlasma Plus Verify a download, select features and complete setup.
Customize your desktop Themes, custom colors, Start logos, dark mode, fonts and wallpaper.
Use the IE6 Firefox theme Launch the separate browser profile and keep your toolbar preferences.
Lock, login and boot screens Understand which screen appears and when changes take effect.
Upgrade, rebuild or remove Update safely, recover after KDE updates and uninstall.
Troubleshooting and reporting bugs Collect useful information and handle common problems.
Credits and licenses Find the original projects and asset notices.

The default XP desktop on Kubuntu

What the beta includes

The XP desktop is selected by default: visual styles, application controls, Start/taskbar/clock, icons, pointers, fonts, sounds, wallpapers, shortcuts, selection/snapping effects, caption animations, session dialogs and the available lock/login/boot/splash integrations. IE6 Firefox is optional. XP replacement applications, games, custom tray menus, Codex additions and OTA updates are excluded.

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