Mastodawn

Rumor already has it, and it's true. We’re currently working on removing #Wayland support from #SonicDE and the underlying forked libraries. This will pave the way for us to focus on preserving and improving our #X11 version of #KDE #Plasma 6.

SonicDE Mar 2

#SonicDE third-party packages are now available for #Debian and #Devuan. They are compiled for both the #amd64 and #arm64 architectures. You're welcome to test the packages and to contribute at https://github.com/sonicde-debian/debian .

SonicDE Feb 24

We're happy to announce yet another porting effort for #SonicDE, this time to #FreeBSD. You're welcome to contribute, test the ports, and create more at https://github.com/sonicde-freebsd .

SonicDE on FreeBSD

Ports and other information for installing and running SonicDE on FreeBSD. - SonicDE on FreeBSD

GitHub

SonicDE Feb 16

We're happy to announce that some of our contributors started to create ebuilds for #SonicDE on #Gentoo #Linux. You're welcome to join them, test the ebuilds, and create more at https://github.com/sonicde-gentoo. #GentooLinux

SonicDE Feb 10

We've started implementing a #Vulkan backend for the sonic-win window manager. That's an alternative to #OpenGL and could bring us a step closer to #HDR rendering. Please see https://github.com/Sonic-DE/sonic-win/issues/13 . #SonicDE

Implement A Vulkan Backend · Issue #13 · Sonic-DE/sonic-win

Describe the task We should implement a Vulkan backend for sonic-win. Acceptance criteria The CPU rendering path works the same like the OpenGL version with effects turned off. The dri-buf renderin...

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SonicDE Feb 3

#SonicDE was introduced today as a spin of the new #Vendefoul Wolf #Linux series #Viriato. Viriato is based on #Devuan 7 Freia with kernel 6.18. You can download the testing ISO at https://vendefoul-wolf-linux.sourceforge.io, scrolling through to "VENDEFOUL SONICDE - DEVUAN 7."

SonicDE Feb 1

#SonicDE is being demoed on a #Steam Deck by the @openmandriva devs at #FOSDEM in Brussels. They launched, quote, "the most expensive marketing program in history" :-D;-) and we're happy to be part of it. Visit them at booth H4, or get the upcoming SonicDE packages for #OpenMandriva in the next few days.

P.S. The slogan on the front of the OpenMandriva booth reads:

OPENMANDRIVA - The OS Of Choice For Those Who Prefer Good Code Over Good Marketing

SonicDE Jan 30

We've created the "Sonic Silver" #SDDM theme based on the AndromiX-SDDM-Theme project by Ziednaga with some fixes. It comes in both light and dark. You can get it at https://github.com/Sonic-DE/silver-sddm. #SonicDE

SonicDE Jan 26

Unfortunately, we have to say something about the planned announcement. Back in November 2025, we were told by a @kde representative:

"We [KDE] will gladly give the project a shout out on social media for those who find the shift to Wayland a problem. This works for us."

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SonicDE Jan 26

We set up everything and waited 6 weeks for #KDE's announcement. Nothing. We repeatedly tried to contact the representative and his colleagues, but they didn't respond. That's a pity. We had high hopes and had already agreed on a good collaboration.

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