KDE Software Compilation 4.4.1 Released

The first maintenance release of KDE Software Compilation (KDE SC) 4.4.0 was unleashed last evening, March 3rd, by the KDE developers. Dubbed Clara, KDE SC 4.4.1 is here to update various translations, fix a great number of bugs and improve the overall performance. KDE SC 4.4.1 is composed of the KDE Plasma Workspace, the KDE Applications and the KDE Development Platform. Without further ado, let's take a look at the main changes brought by KDE Software Compilation 4.4.1:

· Fixed a performance issue in KMail that occurred when e-mails were sent;
· Fixed various issues with the Plasma widgets and add-ons, including picture frame, luna applet, virus wallpaper, converter runner, unit-converter and the analog clock applets;
· Fixed some issues in Konsole, the KDE SC terminal app.

There are also bugfixes or various improvements in applications like Konqueror, Okular, KGpg, KStars, KGeography, and to the KDE libraries. For a complete list of changes, please check the official changelog.

Highlights of KDE Software Compilation 4.4:

· Plasma netbook;
· Social desktop;
· Windows grouping;
· Desktop search integration in Dolphin;
· Improved GetHotNewStuff interface;
· Nepomuk improvements;
· KAuth secure authentication;
· KAuth seamless cross-desktop integration;
· Improved Akonadi;
· Addressbook and groupware servers support for KAddressbook;
· Digital signature checking support in KGet;
· Downloading from multiple sources with KGet;
· Photo import tool in Gwenview;
· The Palapeli puzzle game;
· Cantor, an interface for R, Maxima and SAGE;
· Blogilo, a new blogging app;
· ...and many more!

Currently, KDE SC 4.4.1 ships with many packages, including web-development applications, educational tools, administrative programs, and more, all of which are available in over 50 languages.

If you want to install this amazing and beautiful desktop environment, follow our in-depth How to Install KDE SC 4.4 on your Ubuntu 9.10 tutorial!

Those of you who prefer compiling KDE SC 4.4.1 from sources can grab them right now from Softpedia.