KDE Linux Now Using KMSCON For A Better VT Console Experience
KDE Linux has transitioned from the in-kernel VT to the user-space KMSCON for an improved virtual terminal console experience. This change aims to provide better security, hardware acceleration, and support for features like mouse input and scrolling. The update is part of broader improvements in KDE Linux, including screen reader support and new theming defaults.
- ▪KDE Linux has switched from the in-kernel VT to KMSCON for its console experience.
- ▪The move to KMSCON offers improved security, mouse/touchpad support, scrolling, and hardware acceleration.
- ▪Fedora 45 plans to use KMSCON by default, and GNOME OS has already adopted it.
- ▪KDE Linux now includes screen reader support in its installer and enables IPv6 privacy addressing by default.
- ▪The Union theming system is now enabled by default for QML applications in KDE Linux.
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KDE Linux Now Using KMSCON For A Better VT Console Experience Written by Michael Larabel in KDE on 2 May 2026 at 01:04 PM EDT. 6 Comments KDE Linux continues making progress as the in-house Linux distribution to best showcase the latest KDE Plasma desktop innovations. With the start of the new month comes a new monthly progress report on KDE Linux via KDE developer Nate Graham. One of the most interesting changes in April is KDE Linux now moving from the in-kernel VT to the user-space KMSCON software for their console experience. This merge by Hadi Chokr switched to KMSCON for a "safer and better" TTY experience. The rationale is better security, mouse/touchpad support, scrolling, multi-seat, hardware acceleration, and more.
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