Garuda Linux releases "Bird of Prey" with KDE Plasma 6 and other improvements

Garuda Linux, an Arch-based distribution that uses the BTRFS file system and the Linux Zen kernel, has announced the release of its latest version, “Bird of Prey”. This new version comes with a range of significant upgrades and improvements.

One of the main highlights of this release is the upgrade to KDE Plasma 6, which brings numerous enhancements, including a default and improved Wayland session, partial HDR support, and enhanced touchpad gestures. The Garuda system maintenance tool has also been updated to allow for migration from KDE 5 to KDE 6.

The Sway edition has received attention as well, with changes including the Greetd greeter being replaced with ReGreet 3, the addition of SwayFX 3 for enhanced visual effects, and updates to Waybar and nwg-drawer. The screenshot tool has been changed to Swappy, and the clipboard manager has been updated to Cliphist with new bindings.

Hyprland has also been updated with numerous improvements and bug fixes. Additionally, FireDragon has been rebased to use the Floorp web browser as its base, offering more customization options than other Firefox forks.

Behind the scenes, the build system for the Garuda repository has been significantly updated, introducing Chaotic-AUR infra 4.0. This promises a streamlined and more efficient package management system.

These updates aim to provide users with a more enhanced and customizable desktop experience.