Bug 440876

Summary:	an even easier way to test new Plasma versions
Product:	[Applications] systemsettings	Reporter:	aronkvh
Component:	kcm_updates	Assignee:	Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED NOT A BUG
Severity:	wishlist	CC:	kde, tagwerk19
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Linux
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Description aronkvh 2021-08-11 17:39:32 UTC

I think it would help with making Plasma more stable if there was an option to install Plasma Beta releases and a new ex. Alpha-version that updates to master every couple of weeks from the 'updates' settings. sort of like kdesrc-build without the build and with a GUI. or sort of like Windows Insider, but with the option to switch between stable and alpha at the login screen.

Comment 1 David Redondo 2021-08-12 07:16:45 UTC

I think that's out of scope for KDE and a suggestion for the distro realm and not actionable.

Comment 2 tagwerk19 2021-08-12 15:41:03 UTC

Have a look at running your test systems as virtual machines. Check out KVM.

You then have freedom to mix and match your systems and be sure that one does not corrupt/influence another. You also you get the options to do snapshots before changes to allow roll backs and to make complete backup copies of systems.