JRiddell - Slashdot User

Submission + - KDE Plasma 5.11 Beta Out (kde.org)

Submitted by JRiddell on Thursday September 14, 2017 @08:10AM

JRiddell writes: The original and best linux desktop has a new version, KDE Plasma 5.11 beta is out. UI improvements include a redesigned System Settings and notificaiton history. Privacy improvements include Plasma Vault which helps you store your files securely. Progress on Wayland support continues with many people now using it as their daily setup.

Submission + - QtCon Opens in Berlin

Submitted by JRiddell on Friday September 02, 2016 @07:52AM

JRiddell writes: A unique coming together of open source communities is happening in Berlin over the next week. QtCon brings together KDE, Qt, VLC and FSF-E to discuss free software, open development, community management and proprietary coding. Live streams of many of the talks are available now. The opening keynote spoke of open data and collaborative coding freeing accessibility information. 13 tracks of talks cover Community, Web, Best practices, Automotive, Mobile and Embedded, Let‘s talk business, Tooling, QtQuick, Multithreading, OpenGL and 3D.

Submission + - Kubuntu to be Sponsored by Blue Systems (h-online.com) 1

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JRiddell

on Tuesday April 10, 2012 @12:32PM

JRiddell writes: "Kubuntu, the KDE flavour from Ubuntu, has found a new sponsor in Blue Systems. They will be providing more resources than were available by previous sponsor Canonical. The project will remain much the same, community led, KDE focused, Ubuntu flavour. With the new independence it can branch out into new markets such as a Kubuntu Active flavour for tablets."

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