KDE 4.1 Released, Reviewed

StoneLion writes "After months of development and controversy, the KDE project announced the release of KDE 4.1 today. Linux.com (a Slashdot sister site) took a hands-on look at the new code, and reviewer Jeremy LaCroix says, 'KDE 4.1 simply rocks.'" Bruce Byfield's review is quite positive, as well.

Re:Do we really need notification?

[pak9rabid]

Do we really need notification of a (dot)1 release?

You must be new here.

Re:SARCASM CENTAL

[Anonymous Coward]

Here is a picture of the recommended minimum system requirements for Vista:

http://blogs.technet.com/blogfiles/markrussinovich/WindowsLiveWriter/PushingtheLimitsofWindowsPhysicalMemory_878B/image_4.png [technet.com]

My one erk with KDE 4

[Khan]

Hopefully they've gotten rid of that freakin' kidney shaped thing in the upper right corner. Talk about a useless static "feature". ugh!

Re:Do we really need notification?

[michrech]

Since KDE 4.0 was never meant for users (I've read multiple articles about how it was only supposed to be for developers to get their KDE software ported) and 4.1 was supposed to be for "general use", I'd say this *did* warrant mention on slashdot.

Re:Best KDE 4 distro?

[nonsequitor]

Gentoo. Not only do you get to run KDE 4.1, but you also get to watch it compile from source.

Re:Why does anyone care about the 'desktop'?

[dlZ]

The background icon issue will be resolved as soon as we can all easily arrange by penis.

Re:Do we really need notification?

[Daengbo]

You must be new here.

he says as I compare UIDs ....

Re:Do we really need notification?

[sectionboy]

Actually, it's a (dot)(slash) release.

Re:Why does anyone care about the 'desktop'?

[steelfood]

The desktop so quickly gets cluttered with so many program shortcuts, files and folders, and file and folder shortcuts that it becomes a nightmare within weeks. The start menu at least has only applications and application-related links.

Some people really do treat their desktop the same way they treat their desk top.

Re:Power management? Decent WiFi controls?

[andrewd18]

Linux has more in common with Apple than with Window; That is that users put more trust in it.

We'd put more trust in Windows if it hadn't given us such a piss poor track record.

Re:What is a plasmoid?

[Haeleth]

Can someone please clue me in as to what a plasmoid is?

As usual, Wikipedia is your friend:

A plasmoid is an extra-chromosomal DNA molecule separate from the chromosomal DNA which is capable of replicating independently of the chromosomal DNA. In many cases, it is circular and double-stranded. Plasmoids usually occur naturally in bacteria, but are sometimes found in eukaryotic organisms (e.g., the 2-micrometre-ring in Saccharomyces cerevisiae).

Hope that clears things up some.

Re:Why does anyone care about the 'desktop'?

[Risen888]

You know what? You can have all that! It's an exciting new project called KDE 3! Check it out (and stop wasting everyone's time with this blather)!

Re:SARCASM CENTAL

[FrozenFOXX]

Linux itself with no DE is not usable to an average person, and so is Aero without the rest of Vista.

The key difference is that Linux itself is usable to at least some people, a DE just makes it usable by a lot more people. Conversely Vista isn't usable by anyone, Aero just makes it obvious to a lot more people. ;)

This is supposed to be impressive?

[DanielJosphXhan]

So let me get this straight. You can move widgets and you can resize panels? Will the madness never end?!?!

Re:My one erk with KDE 4

[MrNiceguy_KS]

I'm just surprised its not called a "Kashew"

Not to forget the #1 feature

[JiminyJones]

KDE 4.1 top feature, which for some reason is not mentioned in any of the reviews, is its new, sleek theme. In 4.1, the default theme is so black that it has a negative RGB value (as opposed to boring old 4.0, using a simple zero). Some say the color was created using pictures of black holes, or thermal imaging of an object at absolute zero.

Re:Remember folks

[ConceptJunkie]

See? This is what's wrong with Open Source... it's run by a bunch of arrogant know-it-alls who hold users in contempt and have no interest in providing them with something that works and is useful. That's why I stick with proprietary, commerical software: because I'm a paying customer I'll be treated with respect!

Re:Why does anyone care about the 'desktop'?

[porl]

obviously you wouldn't be using vista then...

Re:Why does anyone care about the 'desktop'?

[Gazzonyx]

And then do that again when you uninstall and are left with dead entries because the uninstaller can't handle a task so difficult as finding its executable in the start menu. That is, if it doesn't blow up upon not being able to find it, and leave you to manually pull the shrapnel from the registry ('cause it'll leave its entry in "Add/Remove Programs" and then not run when you try to remove it). And as a bonus, if you update the program, you get to this twice!

Not impressed yet?

[Gazzonyx]

Just wait 'till you see the screen savers!