KDE Software Compilation
For users on Linux and Unix, KDE offers a full suite of user workspace applications which allow interaction with these operating systems in a modern, graphical user interface. This includes Plasma Desktop, KDE's innovative and powerful desktop interface. Other workspace applications are included to aid with system configuration, running programs, or interacting with hardware devices. While the fully integrated KDE Workspaces are only available on Linux and Unix, some of these features are available on other platforms. In addition to the workspace, KDE produces a number of key applications such as the Konqueror Web browser, Dolphin file manager, and Kontact, the comprehensive personal information management suite. The list of applications includes many others, including those for education, multimedia, office productivity, networking, games, and much more. Most applications are available on all platforms supported by the KDE Development. KDE also brings to the forefront many innovations for application developers. An entire infrastructure has been designed and implemented to help programmers create robust and comprehensive applications in the most efficient manner, eliminating the complexity and tediousness of creating highly functional applications.
| Tags | Desktop Environment KDE Software Development Software Distribution education Games Utilities multimedia Office/Business Internet Networking Mobile |
|---|---|
| Licenses | GPL LGPL GPLv3 |
| Operating Systems | POSIX Linux BSD Windows Mac OS X |
| Implementation | C++ JavaScript Python |
Last announcement
KDE, Google Summer of Code 2013, Outreach Program for Women 09 Apr 2013
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Recent releases
- 09 May 2013 11:40
Release Notes: Over 75 bugs were fixed and improvements were made to the personal information management suite Kontact, the Window Manager KWin, and others.
- 04 Apr 2013 01:10
Release Notes: The over 100 recorded bugfixes include improvements to the Personal Information Management suite Kontact, the Window Manager KWin, and others. KDE's Development Platform has received a number of updates that affect multiple applications.
- 06 Mar 2013 02:17
Release Notes: Over 100 recorded bugfixes include improvements to the Personal Information Management suite Kontact, the Window Manager KWin, and others. KDE's Development Platform has received a number of updates which affect multiple applications.
- 07 Feb 2013 03:01
Release Notes: This release adds incremental improvements and offers several new technologies. Several components of Plasma Workspaces have been ported to the Qt Quick/QML framework, and stability and usability have been improved. There's also an imnproved print manager and Color Management support. KDE Applications gained feature enhancements to Kate, KMail, and Konsole. This release also makes it easier to contribute to KDE with a Plasma SDK, the ability to write Plasma widgets and widget collections in QML, changes in the libKDEGames library, and new scripting capabilities in KWin.
- 02 Jan 2013 23:13
Release Notes: The list of 36 recorded bugfixes in this release includes improvements in the Dolphin file manager. KDE's development platform has received a number of updates that affect multiple applications. There are also translation updates.
Recent comments
I've recently moved from Windows to Linux and had to try many different desktop environments. KDE is simply the best, thanks for this great project!
May I suggest to rename this project "KDE SC", because at some time, the project people started calling themselves "KDE", and the software "KDE SC"?
Besides this, thank you and keep up the good work!
Simply the most powerful. the most advanced and very beautiful desktop environment. I also like it how much customizable it all is.
Are the constant program crashes and glitches still an issue with this desktop environment?
Roberto Rossi
great desktop shell but..
I've switched backwards and forwards between KDE and enlightenment/fluxbox for a long time now. KDE is a wonderful project and I think it's second to none in terms of features and integration.
I hope that the 3.4.2 release provides an experience that is not as bug ridden as the 3.4.1 release. I have considered every release of KDE so far to be too frustrating to be able to use for any length of time due to constant program crashes and glitches.
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