KDE Plasma Login Manager Won’t Support Systemd-Free Linux or BSD Systems
Summary
KDE's upcoming Plasma Login Manager is designed as a systemd-native component, requiring systemd-logind and related APIs, which means it will not work on systemd-free Linux distributions or BSD systems. While KDE Plasma itself remains usable on those platforms with alternative login mechanisms, the new PLM has sparked debate in BSD communities about future compatibility and porting. The discussion references ongoing Plasma development, Wayland considerations, and community opinions on BSD support and desktop integration.