The latest release introduces significant changes and enhancements. Notable updates include the incorporation of Arch Kernel 6.4.9, Pamac GUI 11.6.0-1, Calamares 3.3.0 Alpha, Mesa Drivers 23.1.5-1, Xorg-Server 21.1.8-2, KDE Plasma 5.27.7, KDE Frameworks 5.108.0, and QT Version 5.15.10. A new theme/style has been introduced, showcasing the Layan theme with customized touches for consistency. Users can apply the theme to Flatpaks through the provided tool. Additionally, the release advises against using GTK themes from Repos/AUR for GTK4 apps due to limitations. The KDE Desktop has undergone significant optimizations, resulting in improved responsiveness and efficiency. Notably, there's a new repository for Grub, addressing compatibility issues with XFS filesystems. Users are encouraged to downgrade to a working version if needed. Changes related to graphics drivers include the removal of Intel Arc/iGPU Drivers due to their instability, while nVidia GPU support is detailed, with a focus on 600 series and newer. The release also incorporates the Topgrade updater tool for package updating and introduces Grub Hooks, offering automated actions for Grub and Kernel updates, with considerations for specific scenarios. Overall, this release aims to provide a refined and optimized user experience.
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