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  • Excellent Linux Laptop Experience with Outstanding Support

    Kfocus

    I’m writing this review from my Kfocus laptop, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The setup is a breeze with the Kfocus wizard on first boot – it really takes the hassle out of getting everything configured properly.

    If you’re looking for a first-class Linux laptop, give Kfocus a look! It comes with a well-known, established Kubuntu desktop that includes the stability of Ubuntu and the awesomeness of KDE. This combination delivers both reliability and the flexibility that Linux users appreciate.

    What really sets Kfocus apart is their excellent support services. Their website at Kfocus support will answer any questions you may have and help you set up anything the wizard didn’t cover. I’ve found their documentation particularly valuable, with really good advice concerning the best ways to set up your laptop for longevity.

    The support resources are clearly written by people who understand what Linux users need, providing practical guidance that actually helps. From unboxing to daily productivity, it’s been a solid experience throughout.

  • KDE Application snaps 25.04.2 released!

    KDE Mascot
    KDE Mascot

    Release notes: https://kde.org/announcements/gear/25.04.2/

    Now available in the snap store!

    Along with that, I have fixed some outstanding bugs:

    Ark: now can open/save files in removable media

    Kasts: Once again has sound

    WIP: Updating Qt6 to 6.9 and frameworks to 6.14

    Enjoy everyone!

    Unlike our software, life is not free. Please consider a donation, thanks!

  • KDE Snaps and more! Kubuntu, Debian updates

    New Snaps in –edge testing needed

    Keysmith – Our OTP authenticator app

    Koko – Image viewer

    Snaps moved to core24 available in –edge for testing

    Alligator – our RSS feed reader

    Kstars – Desktop astronomy application

    Labplot –  Data Visualization and Analysis software

    KDE Gear 24.12.2 is in –candidate and ready for testing!

    Haruna 1.3.2 in –edge ready for testing

    I have been assisting FreeCad with their snaps https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-snap/pull/154 and https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-snap/pull/123#issuecomment-2635366638

    Continued work on Kdevelop bug https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=498759 missing dependencies on some distributions.

    Digikam improvements for core24 https://forum.snapcraft.io/t/digikam-does-not-start/44725/14

    Working on a qt6 only runtime extension in in snapcraft https://github.com/canonical/snapcraft/pull/5236

    I am very close on getting PIM applications working with a shared akonadi server and database.

    Kubuntu:

    Noble 24.04.2 is ready for testing https://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/465/builds/323674/testcases

    https://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/465/builds/323674/downloads

    Debian:

    MR for snapd-glib so debian users can once again install/find snaps in discover

    https://salsa.debian.org/debian-ayatana-team/snapd-glib/-/merge_requests/10

    I must ask for help, I successfully completed my treatment, but the cost of gas has depleted my reserves. I have been unable to find work as I cannot drive with my broken arm and no one will hire a one armed software engineer! As you can see I am still quite capable, so if you know anyone that will give me a chance, please contact me! Any help is appreciated, donations will go to internet costs, food, medical expenses, and gas to continued doctor/hospital visits. Thank you! https://gofund.me/d5d59582

  • KDE: Debian: Hopefully a short goodbye for now.

    KDE: Debian: Hopefully a short goodbye for now.

    KDE Mascot
    KDE Mascot

    I have been working around the clock and over the weekend trying to get the transition for snapcraft files in their respective repos. What does this mean for users? Faster releases for Snaps and closer collaboration between snapcrafters and application developers so bugs get resolved much quicker.

    Unfortunately, I have 2 days to finish before my internet gets cut off. I did not make enough to pay the bill. Seeing as this is the first time in a year, I am absolutely, positively grateful for all of you and your support over the past year. I know my work is appreciated! I will never be homeless or starve due to my wonderful local community, but the Internet bill is not something we can barter or trade labor for.

    I have caught up on my Debian obligations ( so no MIA needed! )

    KDE neon is in good hands with Jonathan and Carlos.

    So for now, farewell ( I assure you I will be back! )

    https://gofund.me/b8b69e54

  • KDE snaps at Ubuntu Summit 2022, see you in Prague!

    I am pushing out a few more snaps as I prepare for the Ubuntu Summit next week! At the summit I will be co-hosting a snap workshop where I will dissect and explain what goes into snapping KDE apps. I am very excited! Some of the main goals to accomplish while I am there include:

    • Start knocking out our wonderful PIM suite.
    • Sort out apps that want access to system-files and give it to them.
    • Calligra office suite.
    • Access to the neon extention so I may update some issues I am running into.
    • A few apps that require daemon ability ( I believe there is a workshop for this 🙂 )
    • See old friends that I haven’t seen in forever it seems!

    Todays releases are as follows:

    • Kig
    • Kreversi
    • Kruler
    • Kshisen
    • Kigo
    • Killbots
    • Kiriki
    • Kiten

    Please consider donating! Helps keep the lights on so I can get more Kool software out to you.

    https://www.patreon.com/sgmoore

    Cash App $ScarlettMoore0903

    Stripe: https://buy.stripe.com/28o16y3PHcISf

  • KDE Gear Snaps round 2

    As a continuation of https://www.scarlettgatelymoore.dev/new-kde-gear-snaps-in-the-works/

    Todays releases, tested on both amd64 and arm64, are:

    • Falkon
    • Umbrello
    • Step
    • Kompare
    • Rocs ( First time release on arm! )
    • Kgoldrunner
    • Gwenview

    This week has also been a busy week gardening snap bugs in bugs.kde.org. They are all over the place 🙁 I am trying to sort out getting them there own section. I have assigned all snap bugs I have found to myself and requested that this is default. If you have bugs, please report them at bugs.kde.org , for now under neon / Snaps.

    More coming next week!