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KDE @kde.org · 28/09/2026

What does the future hold for KDE? As KDE nears its 30th #anniversary, Nate Graham and Aleix Pol join @michaeltunnell.bsky.social to discuss #Plasma6.8, the shift to Wayland, and the community that has shaped KDE over thirty years. youtu.be/qBAsX0SRhqI -- Support KDE: kde.org/anniversarie...

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30 Years of KDE: Inside Plasma 6.8, Wayland Switch, & more with Nate Graham & Aleix Pol

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

At KDE e.V. we are looking for a Software Infrastructure and Continuous Delivery Engineer to support @kde.org's sysadmin team. If you know someone who is passionate about ensuring that an amazing Open Source community has the infrastructure it needs, tell them to apply: ev.kde.org/resources/jo...

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Call for proposals - Software Infrastructure and Continuous Delivery Engineer

About KDE KDE is an international community dedicated to developing Free and Open Source Software for end users. Contributions are made by thousands of talented volunteer contributors (developers, art...

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

One of the reasons @kde.org has managed to be such a lasting community is KDE e.V., the organisation behind it. Check out the board's report of what mattered over the past year and what is ahead: conf.kde.org/event/11/con... #Akademy

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

@kde.org has chosen new goals! Over the next 2 years we will rally around: KDE for Enterprise and Deployments, Better documentation and Next Generation Styling for KDE. Exciting stuff ahead! #Akademy

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Since its start 30 years ago, @kde.org has been through good and tough times. Kevin does magic and shows us what the colored blobs call tell us about that journey and where KDE is today: ervin.ipsquad.net/blog/2026/09... #Akademy

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Celebrating 30 years of @kde.org at #Akademy is a great opportunity to look back at our history. Get a sneakpeak at our upcoming documentary in the new trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P749...

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KDE: The Documentary TRAILER — The Story of Free Software Underdogs │ Full Film Coming October 14th

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Akademy is about to start in Graz. This is a special one because we are celebrating 30 years of @kde.org. We'll be celebrating what we've achieved and we'll get you excited about what's to come. You can still join us online: akademy.kde.org/2026/attendo...

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You can attend Akademy online this year. We will be streaming the program on Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately we will not be able to provide consistent online participation during the BoF and worksh...

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KDE @kde.org · 17/09/2026

KDE's goodies 🧸 shop opens its doors! Check out what will soon be your one-stop location for all KDE-themed merch. merch.kde.org Our first item, the adorable Konqi soft toy, is already available for pre-ordering: merch.kde.org/products/kon...

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The Konqi Plushy is here!

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Cult.Repo @cultrepo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Oct 14th 1996, Matthias Ettrich, a student in Germany, posted to Usenet asking for help build a real desktop for Linux. That post led to the creation of KDE, one of the most impactful free software communities in the world. Catch the trailer for our documentary about KDE on Saturday 19th.

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We are making the Wikidata Query Service better. As part of this we will be switching its backend from Blazegraph to QLever. Join us for the Wikidata Query Service Days next month to learn more about what's changing: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:Q... #Wikidata

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We are seeking nominations for the 3rd European Open Source Awards by @eosa.bsky.social. Send in your nominations for people who have shown long-term dedication to excellence and impact in Free Software: awards.europeanopensource.academy/nomination-p...

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KDE @kde.org · 29/08/2026

Learn how KDE is becoming an essential piece in the #sovereign stack for companies, NGOs, public institutions and individuals by improving compatibility with other fundamental software solutions such as #Nextcloud, #Matrix and #LibreOffice: kde.org/for/digital-... #sovereign

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KDE @kde.org · 15/07/2026

The #Akademy2026 programme is live! 🎉 This year's sessions will take you from enterprise and digital sovereignty to the future of Qt, KDE Linux, desktop UX, beautiful code visualisations, and what's next for the KDE community. Explore the programme: akademy.kde.org/2026/program/

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The @kde.org community is looking for the next round of KDE Goals. You can help move KDE forward by proposing a goal: blogs.kde.org/2026/06/20/k... And if you have an idea but need some help fleshing it out, we have an office hour tomorrow: discuss.kde.org/t/kde-goals-...

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

WikiProjects are a hidden but important part of @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social. Starting in a few hours we'll be taking a deep-dive into all things WikiProjects at the WikiProjects Days. Join us! www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:W...

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Event:WikiProjects Days 2026 - Wikidata

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Investing in Free Software projects and infrastructure is crucial for the sustainability and security of our digital life. I'm thrilled that we were able to secure over 1 Million Euro for @kde.org from @sovereign.tech to strengthen our core software. kde.org/announcement...

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

Big Tech’s disregard for privacy laws and individuals’ personal data has become a matter of national security. As news of willful mismanagement fill the headlines on an almost daily basis, the world i...

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🎉 WikiProject Days 2026 is coming. June 19 to 21 online. We will talk about using WikiProjects to connect, model data, and improve quality. Sessions on bringing visibility, creating guidelines, and more. 💡 Propose a session by May 26 or register. 🔗 www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event_t...

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Tom Watson @tomjwatson.com · 02/05/2026

I've just released a huge update to Wikitrivia: the web game all about putting historical events in the right order. All powered by @wikipedia.org and @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social 🫶 Check it out here: wikitrivia.tomjwatson.com

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KDE @kde.org · 14/04/2026

This October... KDE is turning 30! Celebrate with us: send us historic photos for our gallery, tell us a KDE story, or share a little-known KDE fact. Become a supporting member and guarantee 30 more years of FLOSS. Organize a KDE event and we'll include it on our map! kde.org/anniversarie...

Konqi, the KDE dragon, says hello from inside a gear.

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KDE @kde.org · 10/04/2026

The #Akademy2026 Call for Participation is now OPEN! Whether you're a developer, designer, contributor, or enthusiast, if you have a story, idea, or project to share, we want to hear from you. 📅 Deadline: 17 May 2026 Don’t miss your chance to speak. Submit here: akademy.kde.org/2026/cfp/

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KDE @kde.org · 09/04/2026

#Akademy2026 is calling, are you in? Registration is now OPEN! Join the KDE community for inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, BoFs, and coding sessions. This is where #FreeSoftware and #OpenSource move forward. Register now: akademy.kde.org/2026/register/ #FOSS #TechEvent #Akademy

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

This year we will be celebrating 30 years of @kde.org at Akademy. Come join us to celebrate and see where the next 30 years will take us!

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KDE @kde.org · 19/03/2026

"SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview: Second Clutch" is out This preview version is for the Steam Deck preview channel, comes with Plasma 6.4 and runs on Wayland by default. www.steamdeck.com/en/news

Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Today the world has lost a light 😢 Rob was a good friend and amazing human being. His passion for open communities, open data and music was infectious and unmatched. If you never had a chance to meet Rob, please take a moment to read these pieces to understand the difference he made in the world:

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linuxappsummit.bsky.social @linuxappsummit.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that Linux App Summit 2026 will take place May 16–17 in Berlin, Germany. Join developers, designers, and open source contributors for two days focused on Linux apps. linuxappsummit.org/local/ #Linux #opensource #Apps #KDE #GNOME #LinuxAppSummit #LAS2026

Image that shows a photo of Berlin with a caption Linux App Summit, May 16-17, 2026 in Berlin, Germany

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Wikidata would not be possible without the ton of Free Software projects it runs on. Thank you to all the communities and maintainers, who built them and improve them every day. ♥️ to you on I Love Free Software Day! You make the world go round and help us share open knowledge.

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Wikimania 2026 - Call for Sessions! Building, researching, or working with Wikidata? Tell the world how Wikidata connects the world through open knowledge at Wikimania. 🗓️ Submit by: March 1st (anywhere on Earth) ℹ️ More information: wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki... #WikimaniaParis #Wikimania2026

Wikimania 2026 (Paris) - the Call for sessions is open. Click the link for details.

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KDE @kde.org · 21/01/2026

Season of KDE 2026 kicks off with 25 volunteers working on 21 projects. KDE's mentorship program that introduces new contributors to Free Software. Our mentees will help improve the state of Plasma, apps, games, translations, websites, and more. mentorship.kde.org/blog/2026-01...

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Kevin Payravi @payravi.dev · 15/01/2026

For Wikipedia's 25th birthday, I'm sharing Wiki Arcade, a virtual directory of wiki-powered games made by amazing people. 🕹️ playwiki.games

A virtual arcade cabinet featuring various wiki-themed games

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🎂 Happy birthday, big sister @wikipedia.org 🎉 For 25 years now you’ve helped people understand the world better, one article, reference, and edit at a time. Here’s to many more years of sharing knowledge together, be it triples or prose! ♥️ wikipedia25.org/en #Wikipedia25 @wikimediafoundation.org

A gif of interconnected jigsaw pieces creating a galloping horse, resembling the ways information and articles of Wikipedia create something bigger and dynamic for the world.

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

One of the best activities to wrap up the year with? Reading over 2500 donor comments for @kde.org's fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who donated to make our work over the next year possible! Here are some of my favorite notes donors left with their donation. 💙 🐉

A collage of Konqi and friends showing donor comments for KDE

A collage of Konqi showing donor comments for KDE

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Wikimedia Deutschland is looking for a director of engineering. Want to work with great people to move @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social, Wikibase and more forward? Got people leadership and tech skills? This might be for you: wikimedia-deutschland.career.softgarden.de/jobs/6164656...

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Director of Engineering (all genders) – Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e.V.

We are looking for: Director of Engineering (all genders) , Full Time, Berlin

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Siobhan Leachman @siobhanleachman.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

A fabulous rant on trust as well as a message of love for #Wikipedia by @hankgreen.bsky.social Love the quote "The fight is always going to be the loud thing. The actual useful things in the world are quiet and invisible." www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zi0...

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Wikipedia and the Destruction of Trust

YouTube video by Hank Green

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KDE @kde.org · 12/11/2025

Valve announces a desktop machine and VR goggles, both powered by KDE's Plasma desktop. store.steampowered.com/sale/steamma... store.steampowered.com/sale/steamfr...

A simple black cube with a white LED in its bottom right hand corner on a beige background. That's it. Sorry it is not more exciting.

Ah! But this is. A cool looking set of black VR goggles with two futuristic looking controllers lay on a beige surface.

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KDE @kde.org · 04/11/2025

KDE's GSoC report is out! Read the full report to discover all the work mentees have carried out to improve, Krita, Kdenlive, Cantor, KDE Linux, Karton, and more. mentorship.kde.org/blog/2025-11...

KDE's ISO Image Writer let's you download images directly from the Internet and burn them in one fell swoop

The GCompris educational suite of activities gets an editor so teachers can customise activities

The mathematical frontend Cantor improves its support for Python

The Karton virtual machine manager adds new features

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

📢One week until the nominations for the next #EuropeanOpenSourceAwards close! Learn more about the nomination process and the awards given : europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...

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KDE @kde.org · 03/11/2025

"Adopt an App" is back! You can now show your love for your favorite apps through our fundraiser. Pick an app, donate €50 or more, and tell us about your choice in the comments: kde.org/fundraisers/... You will appear as a supporter on the apps apps.kde.org page.

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

💫 WikidataCon begins today! Well we did it again... 9 sessions from lightning talks, presentations, panels and a workshop! Last chance to join us: w.wiki/EKXz All times stated are in UTC. #wikidatacon #wikidata #openknowledge

Timetable for today's sessions, available at: https://pretalx.com/wikidatacon-2025/schedule/

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

💫 WikidataCon continues as we head into November. Once again, we've crammed 9 sessions to our daily schedule before we start another round of Wikidata-powered games. Need the room-link? w.wiki/EKXz All times stated are in UTC. #wikidatacon #wikidata #openknowledge

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

💫 WikidataCon begins today! We have 9 sessions scheduled today, capped off, of course, by some Wikidata games. Want to join? Register for access: w.wiki/EKXz All times stated are in UTC. #wikidatacon #wikidata #openknowledge

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European Open Source Academy (EOSA) @eosa.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

📢Deadline for nominations to the European Open Source Awards has been extended! Final Deadline : 10th of November, 23:59 CET Submit your nomination today : europeanopensource.academy/open-call-no...

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

#Wikidata has been recognized as a digital public good! Wikidata is always the mostly-invisible powerhouse in the background, so this is especially meaningful to me and a great recognition of the work that thousands of people put into structuring the world’s knowledge every single day.

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The day has arrived, Wikidata turns 13 years old! 🍰 🎉 What do you think the next 13 years has in store for Wikidata? 🎤 Tell us in the Presents & Messages Call! 🕔 Today, 17:00 UTC on BigBlueButton (access link here: w.wiki/FmFR) Leave us a message or add a present: w.wiki/FqaY 🎁 🎤 See you soon!

Wikidata 13 birthday call at 1700 UTC, visit [[Wikidata:Thirteenth_Birthday]] for the access link

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🎉 Wikidata is turning 13! 🎂 🎈 Join in the Festivities on our live celebration call 🎈 🕔 17:00 UTC 📅 October 29, 2025 🔗 Access link here: w.wiki/FmFR 👉 Other cool events around the world: w.wiki/FqZQ 🎁 Birthday Presents & Messages: w.wiki/FqaY 🎂💬🧑💻🎈 #Wikidata #WikidataBirthday #OpenData

13th Birthday teaser image of candles, fireworks and a ball of shapes in the official Wikidata colours.

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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

recently discovered that wikipedia volunteers have a hilariously high bar for what constitutes "unusual death"

Why Wikipedia editors have deleted entries from the “List of unusual deaths”:

“hippos are extremely dangerous and very aggressive and there is nothing unusual about hippos killing people”
“the man was working on the toilet, making his death inherently less strange than if he had been using it”
“no longer an unusual or unique occurrence” regarding impalement by beach umbrella
“being hit by multiple motorcycles in a race is not an unusual death”
“fatalities involving objects or animals being launched into oncoming traffic are considered commonplace” regarding a Canadian couple’s fatal collision with a “flying bear”

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Lydia Pintscher @lydiapintscher.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

The session I am looking forward to the most for this #WikidataCon is the Wikidata4 Social Good panel with Jan Ainali, Jona Hölderle, Mateus Santos and Friedrich Lindenberg next Sunday. Join us to hear more about their great projects. Don't forget to register at www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:W...

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Are you ready for WikidataCon next week? We can't wait to see you there! Check out the program and register today at: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:... #wikidatacon #wikidata #openknowledge

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Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

#WikidataCon, the conference dedicated to the #Wikidata community, is taking place on October 31 - November 2, online. You can check the program and register for the conference! See the scheduled Program: pretalx.com/wikidatacon-2025... Register for the event: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Event:...

The WikidataCon schedule is released on Pretalx. Click the link to see which sessions are coming

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KDE @kde.org · 14/10/2025

Happy Birthday to us 🎂! KDE is 29! Today KDE is 29 years old and we are celebrating kicking off our yearly #fundraiser. Donate and make KDE's wishes come true. kde.org/fundraisers/...

Image "Konqi opens the magic box" by Arctaxia.

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