Other news: I recently kicked the tires on Fedora 42 KDE and found a fresh install to have about 45 systemd services running. This EOS KDE install by contrast had about 17.
Hey hey from a fellow (ex) New Yorker, - used to live in Mamaroneck just off the Boston Post Rd, a minute from the legendary Walter’s Hotdogs! Great to have you with us, - enjoy the journey!