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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday to us 🎂! KDE is 29!

Today KDE is 29 years old and we are celebrating kicking off our yearly #fundraiser. Donate and make KDE's wishes come true.

kde.org/fundraisers/...

Image "Konqi opens the magic box" by Arctaxia.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 1d

Our #fundraiser is off to a flying start, and the fun has just begun! Next week, we're releasing #Plasma6.5.

One of our #birthday wishes is to continue delivering quality #freesoftware for the whole world to enjoy. Help us make it happen with your #donation:

kde.org/fundraisers/...

Konqi and Katie, the KDE dragons, are happily coding, creating the next generation of bleeding edge user-friendly free software.

Konqi is sitting in a chair working on a laptop, while Katie is at a Keyboard + monitor integrated into a rack, also developing awesome new software.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 1d

Kake!!!!:

A tasty cream cake decorated with Konqi.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday to us 🎂! KDE is 29!

Today KDE is 29 years old and we are celebrating kicking off our yearly #fundraiser. Donate and make KDE's wishes come true.

kde.org/fundraisers/...

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 12d

"This Week in Plasma" brings the news that the second beta for Plasma 6.5 is ready for testing, the Emoji Selector understands your language, and we also get a glimpse into what is coming to Plasma 6.6:

blogs.kde.org/2025/10/04/t...

#Plasma6 #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #desktop #emojis

A screen capture showing the Emoji Selector and someone typing int "cere"... for "cerezas" (cherries) into the search box. The Selector is already responding showing pictures of cherries, cherry blossom, a brain "cerebro", etc.

A screenshot of a dialogue showing a map, allowing the user to select a geographical region for settings.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 12d

The LabPlot team completes its NGI Zero Core funded project!

labplot.org/2025/10/04/a...

Coming soon to #LabPlot: Python scripting, live data analysis, and a suite of 13 statistical hypothesis tests like t-Tests, ANOVA, Chi-Square and Mann-Whitney U Test.

labplot.org/2025/10/04/a...

Screenshot showing some of the new features implemented into LabPlot.

KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 13d

Testers: get Plasma 6.5 Beta 2 now!

Plasma 6.5 will be officially released on October 21st, but today it enters its final testing phase.

kde.org/announcement...

If you want to help improve it, grab it and help us squash some bugs.

WARNING: This is Beta software and not considered stable.

Katie, KDE's pet dragon, is sitting in the corner of the Plasma desktop, correcting bugs on her laptop.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 19d

"This Week in Plasma" brings the news that Plasma improves accessibility for colorblind users, you can set up slideshow wallpapers easier, and enjoy a more modern Add Connection dialog.

Plus tons of other stuff...

blogs.kde.org/2025/09/27/t...

A screenshot showing the improved page for colorblind users.

The new modernized "Add Networks" dialogue.

Same setting page for colorblind users as before, but showing how you can desaturate the colors.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 20d

Whether you missed it or want to relive the excitement, you can now watch every moment from #Akademy2025. Talks, panels, keynotes, and more!

Watch now on your favorite platform:
PeerTube: tube.kockatoo.org/w/p/14aypZbV...
YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#KDE #Akademy #FOSS #OpenSource

2025

A PeerTube instance for the KDE Community, and like-minded folk and projects -- but you can upload non-KDE related stuff!

tube.kockatoo.org

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 24d

Symless becomes KDE's latest Supporter!

ev.kde.org/2025/09/22/s...

Symless makes the Synergy software that allows you to share your keybaord, mouse and clipboard across several machines, regardless of whether they are Windows, Linux or macOS.

Symless is now generously helping fund KDE.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 26d

"This Week in Plasma" brings Plasma 6.5 beta to your desktop. May the bug-fix-a-palooza Begin!

Stuff to look out for include an even smarter KRunner, easier access to System Tray actions, and a more informative launcher menu.

blogs.kde.org/2025/09/20/t...

#Plasma6 #opensource #linux #freesoftware

A screenshot shows how KRunner recognizes number group separators (to indicate thousands, millions, etc.) and performs correct mathematical calculations despite them.

A screenshot shows how right-clicking on the icon of a System tray widget brings up a menu that allows you to quickly access its actions.

A screenshot shows KDE's app launcher menu showing a "No matches" message when it can't find what you are searching for (in this case "flugelhorns").

I mean, come on! You'll only find flugelhorns growing under dumbleberries in the early days of the month of Splinf, silly!

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 26d

Visit our booth today and tomorrow at IndiaFOSS 2025!

Decorate your computer with kool stickers, chat with KDE contributors, test new stuff and join our community!

fossunited.org/indiafoss/2025

#FOSS #India #KDE #TechEvent

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 27d

Today is Plasma 6.5 Beta test day (1)!

KDE is Looking for daring testers willing to try out the upcoming version of Plasma.

kde.org/announcement...

WARNING: Plasma 6.5 is BETA software and not ready to be used in production. Testers only!

Konqi, KDE's pet dragon, chases a bug across the Plasma 6.5 desktop.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 28d

Meanwhile, would you like to help us organize #Akademy2026? The Call for Hosts is open. Send us your proposal... But be quick! Deadline for reception of proposals is Oct 1st.

More info: akademy.kde.org/news/2025-07...

#KDE #FOSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #events

KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · 28d

The full report of what happened at #Akademy2025 is now live. Includes full descriptions of all the talks and never before seen pictures (?) of people giving talks!

akademy.kde.org/news/2025-09...

Videos coming soon!

#KDE #FOSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #events

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Sep 10

Calling all Artists, Designers, Illustrators, Pythonistas & Gamers

Tired of corporations deciding how you use your computer?

Want to keep using your computer for years to come?

Join us to install #Linux with KDE at the #EndOf10 Akademy Edition party

akademy.kde.org/2025/eo10-ak...

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Sep 9

KDE Plasma 6.4.5 is out!
 A bugfix release with smoother panels, better widget behavior, and improved stability across the board.

kde.org/announcement...

#KDE #Plasma6 #Linux #FOSS #BugFix

KDE Plasma 6.4.5, Bugfix Release for September - KDE Community

FIXME

kde.org

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Kdenlive @kdenlive.bsky.social · Sep 6

Jean-Baptiste showcasing a new docking system based on @kdab-com.bsky.social KDDockWidgets library during the #Kdenlive sprint.

#kde #videoediting #kdab #qt

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Sep 7

Day 2 of #Akademy2025 is in full swing!

Join Paloma Oliveira for keynote:
“The Politics of the Pull Request: How Open Standards Can Shift Power”

Register and join online: akademy.kde.org/2025/register/

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

Why is Harald Sitter wearing this T-shirt?

Know more soon!

#Akademy2025 #KDELinux

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

#Akademy2025 is happening right now!
Join the live stream and take part in shaping the future of the KDE Community.

Room 1: tube.kockatoo.org/w/n2E9nPbmQV...

Room 2: tube.kockatoo.org/w/rcbiuoaaQn...

Akademy 2025 - Room 1

Akademy is the annual world summit of KDE, one of the largest Free Software communities in the world. It is a free, non-commercial event organized by the KDE Community. This year Akademy is coming ...

tube.kockatoo.org

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

Good morning!

We are ready to welcome you to #Akademy2025! Are you ready for a week of fun, collaboration, and community?

Check out the complete program here: akademy.kde.org/2025/program

Register now and be part of the action: akademy.kde.org/2025/register

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Sep 5

Alexander Rosenthal is speaking tomorrow at #Akademy2025!

Get a preview of his keynote on digital sovereignty in this short interview: tube.kockatoo.org/w/wYFtRp7A6M...
Don't miss it!

#KDE #OpenSource #FOSS #DigitalSovereignty #SchleswigHolstein

Akademy 2025 - Keynote Speaker Alexande Rosenthal

Alexander Rosenthal is the project leader at DigitalHub.SH in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein. In this interview Alexander talks about how he started out becoming interested in computing, ...

tube.kockatoo.org

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Aug 30

"This week in Plasma" tells us how drawing tablets with touch rings get native support under Plasma, how the modest clipboard has become the coolest thanks to "favorites", and how KRunner knows what you mean even if you mistype stuff.

blogs.kde.org/2025/08/30/t...

A screenshot showing KDE's clipboard. The items have stars on the right of them, indicating they have been favorited. These items will stick around until you un-favorite them.

A screenshot of the KRunner dialogue box showing how the user has mispelt "thunderbird" as "t-h-u-n-d-e-r-b-i-r-b", but KRunner still manages to find the correct application to run despite their fat fingers.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Aug 28

KDE's yearly report for 2024 is out!

Read about what we did, the projects we started, the events we visited, how much money we raised 💶, where we spent your donation, and everything else that went on within the Community 📈 during the past year.

ev.kde.org/reports/ev-2...

Two pie charts showing Income and Expenses of KDE e.V. during 2024.

A photo of KDE's booth at FOSDEM, surrounded by attendees who are examining stacks of T-shirts, the gadgets and the stickers.

A collage showing group photos of KDE community members attending multiple events.

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KDE @kdecommunity.bsky.social · Aug 25

We've been working on improving On-Screen Keyboard support in computers, mobile devices and TVs as part of the We Care About Your Input - KDE Goals initiative.

Check out what has been done so far in Plasma Virtual Keyboard and tell us what you'd like to see next. 💻️📱

discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-vir...

A stylised image of a laptop, tablet and phone in bight colors, framed by the words: "Plasma Virtual Keyboard — Feedback needed"

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