Kubuntu Archive

  • Kubuntu 9.10: A Mixed Bag

    Kubuntu 9.10: A Mixed Bag

    Right on schedule, the newest iteration of the popular KDE distribution “Kubuntu” has reached version 9.10 and was unleashed into the wild last week. When I checked out the previous version (9.04) I found it to be the worst Kubuntu release since the distribution’s inception....

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  • Is Kubuntu Caught in a Downward Spiral?

    Is Kubuntu Caught in a Downward Spiral?

    Kubuntu has been my favorite Linux distribution since the very first release. It was made specifically for us KDE fans, branded with beautiful Kubuntu-specific artwork and themes, contained the best Qt-based software, and dared to be different. In a world ruled by Ubuntu, it’s given...

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  • Kubuntu 9.04 Wifi Bug To Be Fixed?

    Kubuntu 9.04 Wifi Bug To Be Fixed?

    I’ve been testing a new release of the network manager plasmoid for Kubuntu 9.04, which so far hasn’t been released to the general public. It seems to have fixed most (if not all) of the wireless issues I found during the time I reviewed Kubuntu...

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  • Kubuntu 9.04 Falls Short

    Kubuntu 9.04 Falls Short

    Kubuntu 9.04 was released April 23rd, 2008, and with it brought a newly improved desktop (KDE 4.2), as well as the speed improvements that Ubuntu also gained. Unfortunately, while the new release of Ubuntu last week was completely amazing, the new Kubuntu has a few...

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  • My Experiences With Kubuntu 9.04 So Far

    My Experiences With Kubuntu 9.04 So Far

    Kubuntu 9.04 is due out in April, and as always, I couldn’t help but to start testing it early and get a good look at what we will be expecting come release day. I’ve been using Jaunty for a little over a month now, and...

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