KDE 4.8 is now available for download.It provides major updates to KDE Plasma Workspaces, KDE Applications, and the KDE Platform. KDE Version 4.8 provides many new features, and improved stability and performance.
what’s new in this release?
Alt+Tab shortcut now has six possible layouts.
performance improvements in KWin.
Redesigned power management System Settings.
new splash screen implementation uses QtQuick.
new display engine Dolphin
Easier image scrolling in Gwenview
A more stable KMail
KSecretService – it offers shared password storage and making them available to other applications.
new features and improvements in kate.
Marble now integrates with Plasma’s KRunner.
new real-time communication and collaboration framework for KDE Telepathy.