KDE

Bor is an open-source system for centralized Linux desktop management, using a Go agent and central server to stream policies in real-time via mTLS/gRPC. Version 0.8 adds support for Thunderbird, Microsoft Edge for Business, and FirewallD zones, with existing support for Firefox, Chrome, KDE, dconf, polkit, and package management. The developer seeks feedback on the architecture and policy model for managing Linux workstations.

KDE is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The article on kde.org and a Hacker News discussion with 32 points and 5 comments highlight the milestone.

Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund has invested €1.3M in KDE, a European open-source software community, as Europe considers developing its own operating system. This investment suggests a growing interest in creating independent tech solutions. The move may help reduce dependence on foreign technologies.

The KDE project has received €1.3 million from Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund to support its development of a European-operated OS. The funding is part of a larger effort to promote digital sovereignty in Europe. This move is seen as a response to growing concerns about dependence on American tech companies.