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We build our software using modern devops technologies that scan for the latest released sources and automatically integrate that with our packaging to make it available to users quickly and smoothly.  Technologies used include Jenkins, Ruby, Aptly, Docker and on demand cloud computers.
We build our software using modern devops technologies that scan for the latest released sources and automatically integrate that with our packaging to make it available to users quickly and smoothly.  Technologies used include Jenkins, Ruby, Aptly, Docker and on demand cloud computers.
Download the installable images now: http://neon.kde.org/download
== How to Get News and Help==
== How to Get News and Help==
We use social media channels to give updates to the project and user support forums.
We use social media channels to give updates to the project and user support forums.
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* Package manager Plasma Discover does not display any content until a package update (''apt update'') is run  
* Package manager Plasma Discover does not display any content until a package update (''apt update'') is run  
* Ratings in Plasma Discover do not work for apps [https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=363611 #363611]
* Ratings in Plasma Discover do not work for apps [https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=363611 #363611]
== Reporting Bugs ==
Found a beastie? We are part of KDE so just report it on [http://bugs.kde.org bugs.kde.org]. If the bug is part of the application report it there. If the bug is part of the packaging then [https://bugs.kde.org/describecomponents.cgi?product=neon report it on neon]. Currently the installer is Ubiquity from Ubuntu so you can try [http://neon.kde.org/%E2%80%9Dhttps://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity%E2%80%9D reporting bugs on Launchpad].

Revision as of 09:25, 2 June 2016

KDE neon User Edition 5.6 Release Notes

KDE neon user edition 5.6 has been released.

Announcement: http://dot.kde.org/FIXME

What's in the Release

KDE neon is a way to get the latest KDE Plasma and related software. We are pleased to have implemented the main features of KDE neon and take off the tech preview label.

It is available on a rapidly updated continuous delivery model with installable images and a package archive.

It contains:

  • KDE Plasma 5.6
  • KDE Frameworks 5.22
  • Applications selected by KDE's Visual Design Group to work well with KDE Plasma: Kate, Firefox, Konsole, KDE Connect, VLC, Spectacle, Dolphin, Print Manager. We will now start adding all KDE applications to our package archive.

We build our software using modern devops technologies that scan for the latest released sources and automatically integrate that with our packaging to make it available to users quickly and smoothly. Technologies used include Jenkins, Ruby, Aptly, Docker and on demand cloud computers.

Download the installable images now: http://neon.kde.org/download

How to Get News and Help

We use social media channels to give updates to the project and user support forums.

News:

User Support:

Notable Problems

  • For notable problems in Plasma see Plasma 5.6 Errata
  • Package manager Plasma Discover does not display any content until a package update (apt update) is run
  • Ratings in Plasma Discover do not work for apps #363611

Reporting Bugs

Found a beastie? We are part of KDE so just report it on bugs.kde.org. If the bug is part of the application report it there. If the bug is part of the packaging then report it on neon. Currently the installer is Ubiquity from Ubuntu so you can try reporting bugs on Launchpad.