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    New Linux Desktop For Smart TVs – Plasma BigScreen

    Gone are the eras when televisions were solely used for broadcasting shows by external parties. Presently, anyone has the ability to convert their regular TV display into a smart TV, operating web applications or streaming videos — all thanks to various TV software that simplify the process coupled with voice command assistance.

    Furthermore, KDE has introduced Plasma Bigscreen — a fresh open-source desktop environment designed for large TV screens. The Plasma BigScreen integrates KDE Plasma and Mycroft AI voice assistant technology to elevate the user interaction on smart TV platforms.

    If you are part of the Linux community, you are probably familiar with the KDE project which constructs an outstanding Linux desktop, Plasma. Besides that, they also craft user interfaces for smartphones known as Plasma Mobile. With a burgeoning community devoted to developing feature-rich desktops, KDE has now ventured into the world of Television. Clearly, Plasma Bigscreen bears resemblance to the other KDE desktops since it is structured upon KDE Neon.

    About Plasma BigScreen

    Plasma BigScreen serves as a user interface desktop specialized for extensive TV screens. However, it is also usable on a standard monitor where Plasma operates seamlessly.

    You might ponder that there are already several desktop options available for TV screens, so why opt for Plasma? Well, if you have ever utilized a KDE-based Linux system, you would seldom have such queries.

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    Open Source and Cost-Free

    As an open-source platform, BigScreen ensures to alleviate any privacy or data security concerns. Users have complete authority to modify or suggest additional features.

    Effortless and Seamless Remote Navigation

    Plasma BigScreen offers effortless access to content-oriented services on TVs. You can effortlessly navigate through the home screen or utilize the default web browser, Aura. Instead of a specialized remote, any regular remote based on the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard can be utilized.

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    Voice-Controlled Applications

    If you prefer voice commands over typing keys, Plasma offers an alternative method of voice-controlled navigation featuring Mycroft AI. Moreover, you can conveniently download and install various new voice applications through the Mycroft skill installer.
    Credit: KDE

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    Setting Up Plasma BigScreen

    Currently, KDE has unveiled a beta image tailored for the Raspberry Pi 4. Hence, if you own a Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer, you are all set to relish Plasma BigScreen.

    You can acquire the BigScreen images from the official website here. Afterwards, flash the downloaded image onto a microSD card utilizing image writing tools like Etcher.

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    Insert the microSD card into the Raspberry Pi 4 and initialize the desktop. Following this, proceed with device registration and you are set to explore BigScreen.

    If you encounter any challenges, you can refer to the official step-by-step guide from here.

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