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Gnome desktop packages have been updated to version 2.30.2 and are now available through the PCLinuxOS Synaptic Package Manager. This update brings small bug fixes and enhancements to the PCLinuxOS Gnome Desktop. The GNOME desktop environment, an intuitive and attractive desktop for users, and the GNOME development platform, an extensive framework for building applications that integrate into the rest of the desktop.

Enlightenment E-17 packages have been updated from their June 27th, 2010 snapshot and packages are in route to the servers. In addition E-themes have been updated to match this svn snapshot. The Enlightenment desktop can be installed through the Synaptic Package Manager by selecting task-enlightenment.  Please note the E-17 desktop is currently under heavy development. If you are looking for a fast desktop that is low on resources and full of eye candy , the E-17 desktop might be for you!

June 30th, 2010. Today, KDE has released a new version of the KDE Software Compilation (KDE SC). This is expected to be the final bugfix and translation update to KDE SC 4.4. KDE SC 4.4.5 is a recommended update for everyone running KDE SC 4.4.4 or earlier versions. As the release only contains bugfixes and translation updates, it will be a safe and pleasant update for everyone. This update is now available from the PCLinuxOS Synaptic Package Manager.

Linux Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards offer the opportunity for readers to vote for their Linux and Open Source favorites. We compiled nominations and came up with following list. If your favorite is not listed in any category, we encourage you to write in your vote (it’s also okay to skip voting in categories not applicable to you).

Only one vote per person, please.

Polls will be open through August 20th. Winners will be prominently featured in an upcoming issue of Linux Journal.

This survey is powered by SurveyGizmo’s online survey software.

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/312220/khc07

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KDE has released a new version of the KDE Software Compilation (KDE SC). This month’s       edition of KDE SC is a bugfix and translation update to KDE SC 4.4. KDE SC 4.4.4 is a recommended update for everyone running KDE SC 4.4.3 or earlier versions. As the release only contains bugfixes and translation updates, it will be a safe and pleasant update for everyone. Update available through the PCLinuxOS Synaptic Package Manager when the mirrors sync.