@Merritt

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I love FOSS, animals, philosophy, art, games, dark humor.

KDE Developer.

Websitehttps://merritt.codes/
My port from #Qt5 Materials to #KDE #Kirigami is going well. Here are some comparisons:

Our two desktop editions bring some big updates with Fedora 44!

Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition brings you Plasma 6.6, more Plasma integration in a new install, and joins the Fedora Ready program for hardware support starting with @starlabssystems!
https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-in-fedora-kde-plasma-desktop-44/

Fedora Workstation Edition brings with it GNOME 50, parental controls, and general ecosystem improvements.
https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fedora-workstation-44/

#Fedora #KDE #GNOME #StarLabs #Linux #OpenSource

What’s New in Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop 44 - Fedora Magazine

Describe new features and changes in Fedora Linux KDE Plasma Desktop 44

Fedora Magazine

KDE will be 30 years old this year and Katie updates her look!

KDE is all about innovating and moving forward, but Katie hadn't changed her apparel in more than 10 years.

Now, sporting an orange hoodie and leggings, she's ready to spring into action and stomp on all those pesky bugs!

https://kde.org/anniversaries/30/

#katie #dragon #women #anniversary #desktop #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #kdeAt30

I was on the fence about getting a power bank that could charge my laptop.. now the power has been out for an hour and it is starting to sound like a good idea 🙃
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That is very kind, thank you! I've put in my abstract for the conference. I would not want to give the same talk. To be honest, it might cover some of the same ground, but I'd like to pull in more specific examples from KDE.
@Merritt @akademy

#KDE just had a "Mega Sprint" in lovely Graz, Austria where I got together with some lovely people and got tons of work done/had a great time!

https://merritt.codes/blog/2026/04/15/2026/_kde_mega_sprint

The CFP is now open for #FOSSY2026 through April 30, and #CampKDE will be part of FOSSY this year! If you're coming to FOSSY and would like to speak about KDE things, consider proposing a talk!

https://2026.fossy.ca/call-for-proposals/

FOSSY 2026 | Call for Proposals

This October... KDE is turning 30! Join us for six months of celebrations, fun and activities🎉!

Contribute to our gallery of historic photos, tell us a story about that time KDE got you out of a pickle, or share a little-known KDE-related fact.

Become a supporting member and help guarantee the next 30 years of top-notch free software.

Or, most important of all, organize a KDE-themed event/party and we'll include it on our map!

https://kde.org/anniversaries/30

#FreeSoftware #OpenSource #anniversary

The video of yesterday's talk about @kde and 30 years of the Linux Desktop is already available :)

https://media.ccc.de/v/glt26-691-kde-30-years-of-the-linux-desktop

@linuxtage

KDE: 30 years of the Linux desktop

media.ccc.de