zeff77.bsky.social @zeff77.bsky.social · 23/04/2026KDE Plasma works surprisingly well on modest hardware for such a feature full DE. Going lightweight is often a personal preference rather than imposed by hardware. Less features, if sufficient, can mean less cognitive load. 110 1
Chris Waterguy – coaching neurodivergent professionals @chriswaterguy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Cool. I'll definitely install KDE Plasma. One thing I loved about Linux was that I could install multiple DEs and components, and use something from a different DE if I preferred it. 120 2
zeff77.bsky.social @zeff77.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Rather than installing multiple DEs simultaneously, which can create a noisy experience, I prefer to test them on a virtual machine or by booting a live USB, and installing just one. But like everyone else, I too mix user apps from Gnome, KDE... 010 1
