Install New Release KDE 4.8 on Kubuntu 11.10

A new set of KDE releases has been announced by the KDE development team.

KDE 4.8 provides ‘major updates to KDE Plasma Workspaces, KDE Applications, and the KDE Platform’. Amongst the new features and improved performance through KDE 4.8 and associated packages are: -
  • 6 Alt+Tab (‘Window Switcher’) layouts to choose from
  • Redesigned power management settings
  • Faster file loading in Dolphin
  • Easier image scrolling in Gwenview
  • A more stable KMail
  • Introduction of ‘KSecretService’ – a new framework for sharing passwords and data between applications securely


To install KDE 4.8 on Kubuntu 12.04/11.10 open Terminal and copy the following commands in the Terminal:





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