Codename Caizen

Aug 4, 2009 16:19 GMT  ·  By

Dubbed Caizen, the amazing KDE 4.3.0 desktop environment was released a few minutes ago by the KDE community. This is the next-generation KDE desktop environment for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X platforms, and it is here to deliver the most modern, beautiful and attractive desktop environment! "The KDE community has fixed over 10,000 bugs and implemented almost 2,000 feature requests in the last 6 months. Close to 63,000 changes were checked in by a little under 700 contributors. Read on for an overview of the changes in the KDE 4.3 Desktop Workspace, Application Suites and the KDE 4.3 Development Platform. " - was stated in the official release announcement.

Highlights of KDE 4.3.0:

· Integration of the Geolocation and PolicyKit services; · New eye-candy effects; · Revamped Run dialog; · New Plasma addons; · Lots of Plasma improvements; · Updated applications; ...and many more bugfixes!

Please visit the official announcement to see KDE 4.3.0 in action and for more details about the new features!

Currently, the KDE 4.3.0 desktop environment ships with many packages, including web development applications, educational tools, administrative programs and more, all of which are available in over 50 languages.

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The KDE 4.3.0 desktop - Image courtesy of KDE

About KDE

KDE is a powerful Free Software graphical desktop environment for Linux and Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system. KDE is a network transparent contemporary desktop environment for UNIX workstations, which seeks to meet the need for an easy-to-use desktop for these, similar to those found under Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows.

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