KDE 4.0 Released

KDE announced the release of the latest version of their desktop GUI last week. They have spent a considerable amount of time re-working both the back-end and front end of the desktop, trying to make it an even more seamless experience than it is currently.

You can try KDE 4 on Ubuntu by following the how-to found here: http://www.ubuntugeek.com/howto-install-kde-40-stable-in-ubuntu-gutsy.html

Reports from the blogosphere have stated that there is currently a number of problems with running KDE4 on Ubuntu, ranging from missing icons to failing programs. Use at your own risk!

Meanwhile, Canonical has recently announced that the upcoming version of Kubuntu would not be a Long-Term-Support release. to enable the developers more time to integrate KDE4 into the existing distribution. They've also announced that Kubuntu Hardy Heron will, on install, give users a choice of whether to use the older, more stable, KDE3 interface, or to use KDE4.