Kubuntu 8.04 now features two versions of the K Desktop Environment, a powerful graphical desktop environment which combines the ease of use, contemporary functionality, and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Kubuntu operating system. The stable release of KDE in Kubuntu 8.04 is version 3.5.9. The edgier release of KDE in Kubuntu 8.04 is version 4.0.3.
KDE 4.0.3This latest release, includes many new features, improvements, and many bug fixes such as:
- Plasma - size and position of the panel is now configurable
- KHTML - repainting issues addressed and KHTML now supports more websites by accepting more non-HTML4-compliant documents
- Several stability issues have been fixed
- Session switching has been included
- and more...
KDE 4 is available on the Kubuntu 8.04 KDE 4 Remix CD, or with apt-get install kubuntu-kde4-desktop.
KDE 3.5.This includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes such as:
- A favorite email folders view in KMail as well as drag-and-drop support for the folders
- Easier scheduling in KOrganizer
- KGeography and Kig fixes within the KDE Edu module
- Fixes to KPDF
- and more...
Desktop Special EffectKubuntu 8.04 now provides you the ability for 3D desktop effects such as a spinning cube, true transparency, wobbly windows, and more. Utilizing the Compiz desktop effects you have the ability to choose from 4 levels of desktop effects:
- No Effects - all effects are disabled and the KDE window manager (KWin) is used
- Standard Effects - some simple effects such as shadows, window shrinking, and more
- Extra Effects - take the standard effects, multiply them by ten, throw on some sunglasses, and hang on
- Custom Effects - Extra Effects not enough? You want more? No problem, this setting has you covered! You will need to install the Compiz Configuration Manager in order to tweak the effects
MultimediaKubuntu 8.04 provides various multimedia resources. For listening to and managing your music there is Amarok, an award winning music player featuring album covers, lyrics, Wikipedia integration, multiple multimedia devices support, and more. For watching videos there is Kaffeine for KDE 3 and the new Dragon Player for KDE 4. New in Kubuntu 8.04 for the Kaffeine player is the new codec installation which will automatically install codecs when opening a file for the first time. When you insert a DVD movie, Kaffeine will automatically install the necessary DVD codecs for your viewing enjoyment.
File System SupportKubuntu 8.04 provides many new advancements and support for file systems. Two new features have been added to Kubuntu 8.04 in this arena. The first is the ability to install and encrypted file system during installation. This option is currently available only on the Alternate Installation CD. You can encrypt every partition except for the /boot partition, providing you a more secure version of Kubuntu. The second new feature provides you the ability to easily read and write any NTFS partitions you may have on your desktop.
Printer Auto ConfigurationKubuntu 8.04 now provides an applet that automatically configures a printer when it is attached to your system. This new applet also provides you with feedback on the status of the printer installation and configuration.
WubiKubuntu 8.04 Desktop, or Live, CDs provide a new installer for those running Windows. Wubi allows the installation of Kubuntu just like it were any other application you would install in Windows. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC or the need to use a different boot loader.
Office SuiteKubuntu 8.04 includes OpenOffice.org 2.4, which is an open-source office suite similar in functionality to that of other office suites. The included applications are: Writer, a fully functional word processor, Calc, an advanced spread sheet program and Impress, a tool for creating effective multimedia presentations. OpenOffice.org is compatible with all major office suites.
For those of you wanting something lighter, KOffice is a simple install away. It includes world leading applications such as Kexi the database manager and Krita the image editor.
Personal Information ManagementKontact, the Personal Information Manager in Kubuntu 8.04, unites an entire suite of PIM applications in one central environment which are tailored to work well with each other. Kontact delivers innovations to help you manage your communications easily, organize your work faster and work together more closely, resulting in more productivity and efficiency in digital collaboration. Components include mail, calendar, contacts, notes, and more.
ServerThe Ubuntu server edition builds on the functionality from the previous release simplifying common Linux server deployments. Included is a major virtualisation support initiative. On x86 systems with the Intel VT or AMD-V extensions, Kernel-based Virtual Machine support (KVM) allows users to run multiple virtual machines running unmodified Linux. Each virtual machine has private virtualised hardware: a network card, disk, graphics adapter and so on. Also included is VMI support which provides optimised performance under VMWare. Server packages are available for installation from the Kubuntu DVD as well as the Ubuntu Server CD.
Under the Hood- Linux 2.6.24
- GCC 4.2.3
- X.org 7.3
- Python 2.5.2
- Qt 3.3.8 or Qt 4.3.4
Source: Kubuntu.org
Terusan: Liputan dan tentang Kubuntu MEDIA Updated to 8.04.1:
- CD - 32bit_KDE-3.5_i386_sku-01.211.804.01 [Rp.20000],
- CD - 32bit_KDE-4.0-remix_i386_sku-01.211.804.02 [Rp.20000],
- DVD - 32bit_DVD_i386_sku-01.211.841.51 [Rp.40000],
- CD - 64bit_KDE-4.0-remix_amd64_sku-01.211.804.12 [Rp.20000],
- DVD - 64bit_DVD_amd64_sku-01.211.841.61 [Rp.40000]
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