Category: Kde
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Release of KDE Plasma 6.0.5: The Final Update in the Series with Added Bug Fixes
The KDE Project rolled out today KDE Plasma 6.0.5, marking the fifth and final maintenance update for the newest version of KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series. The update was dedicated to fixing various bugs and enhancing performance. This update arrives five weeks after KDE Plasma 6.0.4, and it improves the scrolling capability of extended…
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Announcing the Release of KDE Frameworks 6.1 Prior to KDE Plasma 6.1 Desktop Environment
The KDE Project announced the release and general availability of KDE Frameworks 6.1, which marks the first stable update to the KDE Frameworks 6 series. This series comprises over 80 add-on libraries to Qt and provides commonly used functionality for KDE Plasma 6, the latest desktop environment, and the KDE Gear suite of applications. The…
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Introduction of Plasma 6 for Mobile Devices: KDE Unveils Redesigned Homescreen
The KDE Project unveiled the latest version of their mobile-based Plasma desktop environment, Plasma Mobile 6, today. This update relies on the recently launched KDE Plasma 6 desktop series and postmarketOS. Plasma Mobile 6 boasts a revamped default home screen featuring customizable sections, letting users arrange their favorite apps into a neat grid or grouped…
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Participate in Shaping Kubuntu’s Future and Stand a Chance to Win Incredible Prizes
The Kubuntu and Kubuntu Focus teams have unveiled the Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest, inviting talented graphic designers to contribute their creative input towards the future design of the KDE-focused distribution and stand a chance to win incredible prizes. Coordinated by the Linux hardware supplier, Kubuntu Focus, and the developers behind Kubuntu Linux, the Kubuntu Graphic…
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Enhancements in KDE Frameworks 5.115: Improved Copy/Move Function for Large Files
KDE Project announced the release and general availability of KDE Frameworks 5.115. This release is an addition to the already vibrant collection of more than 80 add-on libraries to Qt which provides crucial functionality for KDE Plasma desktop environment and KDE applications. Monthly KDE Frameworks 5 are continued to be released. The KDE Frameworks 5.115…
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KDE Plasma 6.0 Shines with Its Winning Default Wallpaper
The winner of the KDE Plasma 6.0 wallpaper competition has been announced. In August of the previous year KDE developers initiated a contest that was open to the community to select a new default wallpaper for KDE Plasma 6.0. The contest attracted quite a bit of interest, receiving numerous remarkable submissions from a variety of…
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Introducing KDE Frameworks 5.114: Enhanced Quality Settings for AVIF Images and Additional Bug Fixes
KDE Project has released KDE Frameworks 5.114, which is the latest edition of their collection comprising of over 80 add-on libraries for Qt. These libraries offer functionality needed for the KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment and various KDE apps. Some noteworthy features of KDE Frameworks 5.114 include enhanced quality settings for the AVIF image format,…
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Advancements in KDE Plasma 6 for Mobile: Strong Applet Support in the Works
KDE Plasma 6 for the Linux desktop is on the horizon, with Plasma Mobile developers diligently updating the mobile version of Plasma to align with the latest KDE Frameworks 6 and Qt 6 frameworks, ensuring parity with the Plasma 6 desktop environment. In a detailed blog post, Plasma Mobile developer Devin Lin shared insights into…
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Enhancements in KDE Frameworks 5.112: Improved Support for NetworkManager 1.44 and Bug Fixes
KDE Project announced the release of KDE Frameworks 5.112 today. This update to the collection of over 80 add-on libraries is crucial to supplying necessary functions for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and KDE apps. The update to KDE Frameworks 5.112 seems to provide minor improvements, mainly enhancing the support for the NetworkManager 1.44 network…
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Unveiling the Alpha Versions: KDE Launches Plasma 6, Frameworks 6, and Gear 24.02
The KDE Project released the alpha version of the upcoming KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment today, along with the alpha versions of the KDE Frameworks 6 and KDE Gear 24.02 software suites. The KDE Plasma 6 is set to be released on February 28th, 2024, and is projected to bring a major update to the…