Parrot OS, a security-focused Linux distribution, is transitioning from MATE to KDE Plasma with the release of its beta version 7.0, aiming for modernization and technical debt reduction. Key changes include mounting the /tmp directory as tmpfs for improved performance and SSD longevity, though this results in data loss upon reboot. Senior systems engineer Dario Camonita emphasized this shift enhances usability and aligns with future goals. Additionally, MX Moksha and AV Linux are adopting the Enlightenment desktop, marking a growth in its usage among distributions.
