KDE 4.8 released with new features and improvements

Submitted by tuxtops2 on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 04:27

KDE team announced the release of KDE 4.8 stable version. KDE 4.8 provides updates to KDE Plasma Workspaces, KDE Applications, and the KDE Platform. Amongst the new features and improved performance you will find:

KWin optimizations
6 Alt+Tab ('˜Window Switcher') layouts to choose from
Redesigned power management settings
Faster file loading in Dolphin
Gwenview improved image viewing abilities
A more stable KMail
Icon Tasks plasmoid, task manager
Introduction of '˜KSecretService' '“ a new framework for sharing passwords and data between applications securely
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