Upgrading Kubuntu 23.04 was a quick start. The experience felt smooth and efficient.
Upgrading Kubuntu 23.04 was a quick start. The experience felt smooth and efficient.
It's Ubuntu paired with the newest stable Plasma interface and the latest Linux kernel. Sounds smooth, though my system is powerful so results vary. Previous functionality remains intact. Notes below. As you see, I'm using Plasma Wayland through my Ryzen 7 57600G integrated graphics. For reference, I've run Steam and Proton on Linux for gaming—still decent without a dedicated GPU or Vega card. Thanks to a 1080 resolution I've got for calculations, and a 3080 for gaming now. I'm still refining algorithms that rely on real tensor computations, possibly using CUDA-based image processing. On a modest APU I can run Windows virtual machines with GPU pass and handle heavy tasks simultaneously, though fan noise limits it. Immediate wins: all packages install smoothly, screen sharing works in KDE Plasma, and Zoom functions even with GNOME. Before the 23.04 upgrade I used a workaround, but it didn't break. (WARNING: Wayland Zoom checks your desktop, display tech, and distro—GNOME is supported only on certain Linux distros.) Some things needed tweaks, like updating a symlink for Nvidia CUDA. Reinstalling CUDA might be necessary since the upgrade blocks it. Anything that doesn't work is noted. Overall, Ubuntu with KDE Plasma feels snappy and functional—just keep exploring!
I recently enhanced the setup on my old laptop a few days back. The updated Plasma Wayland on Kubuntu 23.04 works well with a Pentium N3540 integrated graphics, especially if you prefer less demanding performance. You're not going to make any major changes, are you?
In Wayland it is possible. Zoom supports screen sharing only when using Wayland in Gnome or specific distributions. This seems odd given they now rely on the proper pipe wire technique for screen sharing. Still, there remains a condition that applies if you're restricted to Wayland exclusively with Gnome and particular distros.