Notices by KDE (kde@mastodon.technology), page 4

This is the last chance to change the course of the approval of Articles 11 and 13 in the new EU copyright directive.

These articles will impose restrictions that will have dampening effect on the free flow of information on the Internet, hindering the environment that helped give rise to all Free Software, including KDE.

Although the new directive contains provisions that protect Free Software projects (like KDE) and non-profits (like Wikipedia), this is far from future-proof.

.@krita 4.2.0: first and only painting app that supports HDR hardware. HDR monitors give more brightness and a wider palette of colors.

https://krita.org/en/item/krita-4-2-0-the-first-painting-application-to-bring-hdr-support-to-windows

Near real-world range of colors, including more greens and reds and 10 to 16 bits per channel, allowing for much smoother gradations.

WARNING: Windows only release! Mainly because there is no other operating system that currently supports HDR hardware. As soon as there are drivers for HDR hardware for Linux and macOS, we'll be ready.

The #PlasmaMobile team had their very first sprint and they ported PlaMo to new devices, improved the graphic interface, and made developing and packaging apps for the system easier and more fun. Read all about it at:

https://plasma-mobile.org/2019/03/11/Plasma-Mobile-Sprint-in-Berlin.html

For those looking for maximum stability, KDE Plasma 5.12.8 LTS is out!
https://kde.org/announcements/plasma-5.12.8.php

The KDE community is adding Matrix to its instant messaging communication infrastructure. Join our server, get a cool KDE handle and become part of the KDE conversation.

Matrix provides graphical instant messaging for desktop and mobile (with all its goodies: gifs, emojis, etc.), bridging for IRC channels, point to point encryption, file sharing, and more stuff that will help improve KDE's communications.

https://dot.kde.org/2019/02/20/kde-adding-matrix-its-im-framework

Go full historic with the most ambitious of free and open RPGs out there. Go and play 0 A. D. #ilovefs

Donate to 0 A.D.: https://play0ad.com/community/donate/

Put your money where your ❤️ is: celebrate "I Love Free Software" day by donating to projects, developers and organisations in need. Every little bit helps. Share #ilovefs.

Some ideas of donation-worthy projects, people and organisations (more coming over the next hours):

Say hello to Plasma 5.15, the newest version of KDE's acclaimed desktop environment.

https://www.kde.org/announcements/plasma-5.15.0.php

Plasma Mobile AMA starts on r/linux on Reddit at 18:00 CET (UTC-1), that is, in about 5 minutes. This is your chance to ask PlaMo developers about the future of KDE on mobile devices live.

Live now: Kdenlive demo at the KDE booth at @fosdem

Live @krita demo in full swing now at the KDE booth at @fosdem 2019. Don't miss it!

We're at @fosdem ! Come and visit our booth on the lower floor of building K (< of course).

Kdenlive will be at FLOSSCon, giving an overview and news about KDE's feature-rich video-editor.

https://www.flosscon.org/conferences/FLOSSCon2019/program/proposals/31

A comprehensive video-review of 5.15 Beta, a window into what you can expect in a couple of weeks time.
https://youtu.be/_hTiwDeXNRA

Looking forward to Plasma's next stable release, Plasma 5.15 Beta is now available.

This version of Plasma brings you improvements to widgets, settings and cross-platform integration.

Among other things, Bluetooth devices now show their battery status in the power widget. The System Settings Virtual Desktops page has been redesigned for support on Wayland and the Alt+Tab window switcher supports screen readers improving accessibility.
https://www.kde.org/announcements/plasma-5.14.90.php

The KDE community wishes you all a very Konqi New Year!

KDE devs will soon be receiving the Librem 5 dev kits. Look forward to Plasma Mobile running on the hardware chosen for @Purism 's open and privacy-protecting mobile phone.

https://puri.sm/posts/2018-devkits-are-shipping/

.@kdeespana will be streaming a live show about KDE and artistic software tonight at 22:30. Spanish-speakers, don't miss the discussion about @krita, digiKam (version 6.0 coming out on Sunday) and more.

https://youtu.be/gZwx_jqE_ew

#Calamares needs translators! Calamares is the universal graphical installer that guides users through the installation of operating systems like Manjaro, KDE neon , Netrunner_os and many more. Become part of this project and help translate it:

https://calamares.io/calamares-seeking-translators/

Plasma Mobile coming to a Necuno phone 📱 near you! Check out the new open device that'll install KDE's mobile environment:

https://dot.kde.org/2018/11/29/necuno-mobile-open-phone-plasma-mobile