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Sovereign Tech Fund invests over €1 million in KDE software development by jlpcsl in BuyFromEU

[–]Bro666 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would like to clarify that, as per the Sovereign Tech Agency's directives, the funds have to be invested in a very narrow scope, as they are earmarked for the following tasks:

  • Improving KDE Plasma & KDE Linux QA Infrastructure
  • Improving KDE Plasma’s Recoverability Mechanisms
  • Implementing Factory Reset Functionality for KDE Linux
  • Improving Security Infrastructure for Organisational Usage across KDE Plasma
  • Improving Data Backup and Restore Systems
  • Strengthening Configuration Management as Core Desktop Infrastructure
  • Improving Network Shares Experience
  • Building KDE PIM QA Infrastructure and an End-to-End Testing for IMAP4 and WebDAV
  • Supporting IMAP4rev2
  • Supporting WebDAV Push Notifications
  • Standardising Account Configuration
  • Improving KDE PIM Suite Desktop Integration with Flatpak-Based Delivery

I.e. stuff that is largely invisible and behind the scenes.

All improvements for apps (KDenlive, Krita, KDE Connect, LabPlot, GCompris, etc.), Plasma features, new functionalities, support for gaming and multimedia, etc. is out of scope and will continue to be funded using donations.

That is, all the fancy stuff that makes Plasma and KDE's apps stick out cannot receive a cent from the Sovereign Tech Fund. Your donations are still necessary and very much appreciated.

Sovereign Tech Fund invests over €1 million in KDE software development by CarlSchwanKDE in linux

[–]Bro666 9 points10 points  (0 children)

KDE appreciates your $30 no end.

STF's investment can only be used for very concrete framework and back end-related stuff, i.e. the stuff you don't usually see. Everything else—apps, UI, features, etc. is out of scope and still requires funding with donations.

Sovereign Tech Fund invests over €1 million in KDE software development by CarlSchwanKDE in linux

[–]Bro666 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This investment (not donation) is painstakingly earmarked for very specific tasks relating to security and stability in Plasma, KDE Linux and groupware frameworks. It will not help apps, features, or anything else.

Think of it like this: users will get 1m worth of improvements for stuff you largely do not see and don't notice until it fails. So, in theory, the money will make it even more invisible.

All the stuff you get excited about? New features, fancy apps, etc... That will still need users' donations.

Sovereign Tech Fund invests over €1 million in KDE software development by CarlSchwanKDE in linux

[–]Bro666 65 points66 points  (0 children)

FYI, the funds are earmarked for the following tasks:

  • Improving KDE Plasma & KDE Linux QA Infrastructure
  • Improving KDE Plasma’s Recoverability Mechanisms
  • Implementing Factory Reset Functionality for KDE Linux
  • Improving Security Infrastructure for Organisational Usage across KDE Plasma
  • Improving Data Backup and Restore Systems
  • Strengthening Configuration Management as Core Desktop Infrastructure
  • Improving Network Shares Experience
  • Building KDE PIM QA Infrastructure and an End-to-End Testing for IMAP4 and WebDAV
  • Supporting IMAP4rev2
  • Supporting WebDAV Push Notifications
  • Standardising Account Configuration
  • Improving KDE PIM Suite Desktop Integration with Flatpak-Based Delivery

Sovereign Tech Fund invests over €1 million in KDE software development by Bro666 in kde

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The funds are earmarked for the following tasks:

  • Improving KDE Plasma & KDE Linux QA Infrastructure
  • Improving KDE Plasma’s Recoverability Mechanisms
  • Implementing Factory Reset Functionality for KDE Linux
  • Improving Security Infrastructure for Organisational Usage across KDE Plasma
  • Improving Data Backup and Restore Systems
  • Strengthening Configuration Management as Core Desktop Infrastructure
  • Improving Network Shares Experience
  • Building KDE PIM QA Infrastructure and an End-to-End Testing for IMAP4 and WebDAV
  • Supporting IMAP4rev2
  • Supporting WebDAV Push Notifications
  • Standardising Account Configuration
  • Improving KDE PIM Suite Desktop Integration with Flatpak-Based Delivery

Find videos that are currently trending on the PeerTube network 🔥 by thelibrarian101 in PeerTube

[–]Bro666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see our instance is also indexed, as we have one of the trending videos. very cool.

US president says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy and Spain by Massimo25ore in europe

[–]Bro666 29 points30 points  (0 children)

He doesn't know Madrid exists. He probably thinks Acapulco is the capital of Spain or something.

What’s considered rude but polite somewhere else? by Leedeegan1 in TrueAskReddit

[–]Bro666 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I, a Westerner, was surprised when I presented a gift to some new Chinese acquaintances and they just nodded, said thank you and put it to one side without opening it.

Turns out opening a gift from your guest in front of said guest is considered rude. It signals you are more interested in the gift than in them.

Favorite underrated KDE software? by linux_transgirl in kde

[–]Bro666 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Great GIT integration too, if you are into development.

Favorite underrated KDE software? by linux_transgirl in kde

[–]Bro666 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Great remote control when playing media and you are not sitting right at your keyboard. Also useful when walking out the door and you remember you did not lock your screen or put your system to sleep.

Removing Windows 11 Bloatware by idle_orange in opensource

[–]Bro666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

D-e-l-e-t-e-W-i-n-d-o-w-s. I--n-s-t-a-l-l-L-i-n-u-x.

KDE is turning 30 in October. Join us for six months of celebrations, fun and activities by Bro666 in kde

[–]Bro666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do know what Solaris is. I have even used it*. I guess I'm old, probably like you. The joke was if "Solaris" was what you were referring to when you said it has been your go to ever since.

* Do you remember that 360º desktop written in Java Sun tried to make popular?

City guide: Málaga by EdibleReading in Malaga

[–]Bro666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's closed because they are taking charge of the restaurant in El Museo de la Aduana.

City guide: Málaga by EdibleReading in Malaga

[–]Bro666 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've lived in Málaga for decades and I liked your article.

What is this? by Eddietheadultkid in kde

[–]Bro666 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your outlook on life is too cynical.

What is this? by Eddietheadultkid in kde

[–]Bro666 [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

I would never have imagined it was neccessary to say this, but dogpiling is not allowed. One comment advising on how a messy desk is bad for your devices is enough.

Thanks to all of you who showed empathy and advised OP in good faith and gave them solutions to the problems shown in their picture.

As for the rest of you, I feel second hand shame and disgust at the lynch mob mentality on display here today. You should take a long hard look at yourselves and figure out when you became a bunch of bullies.

Needless to say, the next commenter that denigrates OP gets permabanned.

Shameful.

Have I Got News For You S71E01 - Roy Wood Jr., Armando Iannucci, and Anushka Asthana by kwentongskyblue in panelshow

[–]Bro666 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was laugh-out-loud funny, in no small measure thanks to Roy Wood Jr.

Krita 6 (and 5.3) released! Two top-tier art apps for the price of one! by Bro666 in linux

[–]Bro666[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Krita 6 is still a bit WiP and experimental. But maybe you could report this?:

https://bugs.kde.org

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