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• KDE releases 4.7 for refined user experience

  The KDE open source project has released version 4.7 of its KDE Software Compilation (SC) suite debuting support for the new Telepathy unified communications infrastructure and a new level of user experience, according to its developers.

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  KDE 4.7 reaches first beta release

  The next release of the open source KDE desktop environment won’t overhaul its interface but more features and stability is the way as the first 4.7 beta is now available for download.

• New KDE project aims at tablets, mixed UIs

  New open source projects have been launched by KDE developers aimed at bringing a consistent user interface across a varied of touch screen interfaces like tablets and entertainment devices and take data integration to a new level.

• GNOME 3 is out: will Ubuntu reconsider?

  The open source GNOME project has released the next generation of its desktop environment, GNOME 3, with new features and a redesigned interface, but will its flagship Linux distribution, Ubuntu, choose it above its own Unity?

• Ubuntu 11.04 'Natty' goes into beta, brings on Unity

  The first beta release of Ubuntu 11.04 'Natty Narwhal' arrived today and with it comes one of the biggest changes since the project began – the default desktop changes from GNOME to Unity.

• OpenSUSE 11.4 now available with GNOME 3 preview

  The OpenSUSE Linux distribution has reached another milestone with the release of 11.4 including a preview of the upcoming GNOME 3 desktop environment.

• KDE releases 'elegant' 4.6 desktop, apps

  Version 4.6 of the KDE Software Compilation has been released with many optimisations that promise to make it the most elegant desktop and mobile interface thus far.

• OpenSUSE 11.3 released with two netbook options

  After nine months of development, the Novell-backed openSUSE Linux distribution has released version 11.3 which adds support for netbooks, touchscreen interfaces and a cloud-based backup and synchronisation service.

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  KDE 4.4 released, new Web site launched

  In keeping with its bi-annual release schedule, the KDE open source project has announced version 4.4 of the KDE Software Compilation which sports new collaboration technologies, a netbook interface and a new Web site to celebrate the occasion.

• KOffice 2.1 released, ups Microsoft Office compatibility

  KOffice, a cross-platform open source office suite, has reached version 2.1 with the import and export of Microsoft Office on the list of big improvements.

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  Ubuntu 9.10 'Karmic Koala' release gives KDE a boost

  Open source software vendor Canonical has released the new version of its Linux-based Ubuntu operating system, Ubuntu 9.10 -- codenamed "Karmic Koala" -- and with it comes a number of updates to improve the KDE experience.

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  KDE 4.3 released for a 'greatly' improved experience

  After six months of development the KDE project has released the most anticipated upgrade of the KDE 4 series, KDE 4.3, which promises to greatly improve the overall user experience of the open source desktop environment.

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  Free Amarok music player extends olive branch to Palm Pre

  Recent news that an Apple iTunes update has disabled support for Palm’s new Pre smartphone has spurred the open source Amarok music player to offer to work with the device for file synchronization.

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  KOffice 2.0.0 tagged for release

  After nearly two years in the making, the KOffice project will release version 2.0.0 of if its cross-platform office suite of the same name this week, adding features like scripting support and a new shape library.

• First KDE 4.3 beta released for testing

  The much-publicised KDE 4 release cycle has stepped up a gear with the availability of 4.3 beta 1 which brings more features and application integration.