Debian-based distros are updating cdbs and removing old files, relying more on debhelper instead (see for example https://metadata.ftp-master.debian.org/changelogs//main/c/cdbs/cdbs_0.4.182_changelog). This makes building #TDE in such distributions de facto impossible.
As a workaround, we have added the removed functionality under tde-cdbs, but in future we will be making changes to better integrating with newer versions of debhelper.
In parallel we continue to work on porting all #Trinity code to cmake, which will make the issue go away in full.

@jlw_the_jobber @plwt @geerlingguy

I need to try #TDE sometime, but I'm in my "just a wm/compositor, thanks" phase now. ;)

A small improvement for #TDE's Konqueror. The desktop is an important place for many users, so we have added a "Go to Desktop" entry to the "Go" menu for a quick way to navigate to it.

Updated PSB/PTB packages are already available on the #Trinity mirrors.

If you use #TDE's kvirc, you probably know that the GUI is only available in English.
We have fixed some long existing bugs and translations into other languages are now working again. Autodetection of the selected TDE language is not yet functional, but you can choose your own language in "Configure KVIrc → General options → Language → Force language".

Updated PSB/PTB packages are already available on the #Trinity mirrors.

Loong64 is now an official supported architecture in @debian (see https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2025/12/msg00004.html) and will be part of the Forky release.

We have added support for loong64 in #TDE Preliminary Stable and Testing Builds, at the moment for sid and later for forky. If you have a Loong64 machine, try it out and let us know your experience.

Packages are already available on the #Trinity mirrors. Find out how to install them at these pages:
- PSB: https://wiki.trinitydesktop.org/Preliminary_Stable_Builds
- PTB: https://wiki.trinitydesktop.org/Preliminary_Testing_Builds

Info for #Trinity developers and contributors.

We have recently increased the accepted C++ standard for #TDE code to c++17. From now on, feel free to use any of the functionalities provided by it.
It also means that you need a C++ compiler that supports such standard. For all the distributions on which we are currently building TDE, that should not be a problem.

Support for Ubuntu Resolute (26.04) has been added to #TDE Preliminary Stable Builds (PSB) and Preliminary Testing Builds (PTB) and will be available for the R14.1.6 release.
At the same time, support for Ubuntu Bionic (18.04) has been discontinued, so only packages up to R14.1.5 are provided.

Packages are already available on the #Trinity mirrors. Find out how to install them at these pages:
- PSB: https://wiki.trinitydesktop.org/Preliminary_Stable_Builds
- PTB: https://wiki.trinitydesktop.org/Preliminary_Testing_Builds

#TDE R14.1.5 introduced a new Flying Konqi wallpaper. Various users have reported imperfections and probably some AI-based sloppiness about it, things that had unfortunately not been spotted during the initial development review.
We have taken note of the feedback given and asked the original author to rework the wallpaper to enhance its quality to an acceptable level. Should this not happen, we will have no choice but to remove the wallpaper for the release of #Trinity R14.1.6.

The Game says he tried to sign Kendrick Lamar. He recalls talks with Top Dawg and TDE. Read the full story below #ValidUpdates #TheGame #KendrickLamar #TDE #MusicNews

https://validupdates.com/2025/11/the-game-says-he-tried-to-sign-kendrick-lamar/

The Game says he tried to sign Kendrick Lamar

Key Points

• The Game says he wanted Kendrick on Black Wall Street. He spoke about talks with Top Dawg then.

• Kendrick Lamar later rose with TDE and critical acclaim. The Game frames his memory as early recognition.

• Online reaction to the interview shows mixed responses. Some TDE affiliates disputed parts of his account.

The Game (Jayceon Taylor) tells Big Boy he tried to sign Kendrick Lamar (Kendrick Lamar Duckworth). He says he spoke with Top Dawg about adding Kendrick to Black Wall Street.

The claim comes during a wider week of rap news and chat. See Porsha Williams goes public for recent celebrity coverage.

Kendrick was already rising within Top Dawg’s circle at that time. The Game says he saw Kendrick’s talent early on.

Claim and response

Some TDE members later publicly disputed The Game’s account online today. Fans shared screenshots and replies across social platforms widely overnight.

The Game also recalled helping Jay Rock and visiting Top Dawg’s house. Related celebrity coverage includes Burna Boy’s sister Nissi calling a viral claim fake.

The Game’s statement adds new detail to his long public memory. He mentions specific meetings and tour moments with young artists.

Music writers note that many rappers recall early talent recognition for Kendrick. Those accounts often point to Top Dawg’s early role and patience.

The Game’s claim has no new documents to prove a formal offer. Top Dawg and TDE have not released statements beyond social replies.

Direct quotes from the Big Boy chat show The Game’s view plainly. He repeats memory lines about Dot and early Compton meetings.

This episode adds another thread to ongoing hip hop conversations online. Readers should weigh personal claims against multiple verified sources carefully.

The Game’s past label moves show mixed outcomes for signees. Industry insiders say managing artists requires steady funding and guidance.

Kendrick’s rise to stardom with TDE proved widely successful and historic. His albums drew awards and sales across the world rapidly.

For now, Top Dawg’s circle remains the main source on early deals. The Game’s claim adds colour but needs more proof to confirm.

ValidUpdates will watch for further statements from The Game or TDE. Readers can follow updates on this page as new facts appear.

#blackWallStreet #hipHop #kendrickLamar #musicNews #tde #theGame #topDawg #validupdates

New feature added to #TDE ksnapshot. It is now possible to drag-n-drop pictures from ksnapshot directly into other receiving containers, such as browsers, file managers, image programs and anything accepting "text/uri-list" types.

Updated PSB/PTB packages are already available on the #Trinity mirrors.

The regression about tiling of maximized windows has been fixed.
An updated version of tdebase #TDE R14.1.5 that includes the patch has been prepared for deb-based distros, Arch and FreeBSD and will soon be prepared for rpm-based distros too. The new packages are already available on the #Trinity mirrors.
For more info about the issue, see https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/TDE/tdebase/issues/675 and https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/TDE/tdebase/pulls/678

We have also discovered a regression with tiling of maximized windows when using the context tiling menu. This was introduced in twin in #TDE R14.1.5.
We are investigating the problem and will provided a patched version once a fix is ready.
For more details see https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/TDE/tdebase/issues/675

One of the two regressions introduced by #TDE kdesktop R14.1.5 has been fixed. It was actually a pre existing bug that the new version of kdesktop simply brought to light.
An updated version of tdelibs R14.1.5 that includes the patch has been prepared for deb-based distros, Arch and FreeBSD and will soon be prepared for rpm-based distros too. The new packages are already available on the #Trinity mirrors.
For more info about the issue, see https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/tde/tdelibs/issues/379 and https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/tde/tdelibs/pulls/380

Info for #Trinity developers, packagers and builders.

krusader can now be built with cmake. Until the release of R14.1.6, both cmake and automake builds will be supported, afterward automake support will be removed and only cmake will be available. Make sure to update your building scripts as needed.

This is part of the continuous effort to migrate all #TDE code base to cmake builds. Check the current status at https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/TDE/tde/issues/9

Not a #TDE program, but since we collaborate closely with the project, we are glad to promote the release of Uncrustify 0.82.0!

Uncrustify is a source code beautifier for C, C++, C#, Objective-C, D, Java, Pawn and Vala, with tons of configurable options (857 atm) that allows for many different formatting styles.

Get the release at https://github.com/uncrustify/uncrustify/releases or at https://sourceforge.net/projects/uncrustify/files/uncrustify-0.82.0.

You can use #Trinity's UniversalIndentGUI-TQt if you want a graphical front end for it 🙂

Some #TDE users have reported two different issues with kdesktop when upgrading to R14.1.5. See details at https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/TDE/tdelibs/issues/379 and at https://mirror.git.trinitydesktop.org/gitea/TDE/tdebase/issues/662.

The problems seem to affect only some #Trinity users, not everyone. We are investigating and we will work on a solution for both regressions.

@peteorrall

I haven't tried #TDE/Trinity, but I honestly never used KDE 3 or 4, so there's no nostalgia for me there.

I have tried both modern (as of a couple years ago) #MATE and the last Gnome 2 version of Ubuntu, and other than the clunky old application menu, I immensely preferred the look of classic Gnome 2. It just felt a lot more crisp and contrasty, even at exactly the same screen resolution.

I have a lot of love for #XFCE, but less and less for GTK, which it's built on.
I have a hard time hiding my disdain for things like #ClientSideDecorations, which I think is one of the dumbest ideas to come out of (I'll say it politely) UI Design, ever.

I liken #CSD to having a car's steering cluttered with buttons for the stereo, A/C, and transmission shifter, so you have to stop and think about where you're grabbing it before turning the wheel. Just a terrible idea.

My other major UI gripe: Lack of contrast between active and inactive titlebars. They took something that was split-second-obvious and made it a silly aesthetic choice. EVERY SINGLE DESKTOP AND OS does this WRONG by default.

Sorry for ranting. 😓

Note for users of #TDE Preliminary Stable Builds (PSB).

As it is customary with every new #Trinity release, there is a short period of time when PSB packages will be held in a frozen state, matching the release ones. This facilitates switching back to stable package for those users who moved to PSB only for temporary reasons (for example for urgent fixes).

Building of rolling PSB packages will resume on Nov 23, 2025.

More info on PSB here: https://wiki.trinitydesktop.org/Preliminary_Stable_Builds

Trinity Desktop 14.1.5 bringt frischen Glanz für das klassische KDE Erlebnis https://fosstopia.de/trinity-desktop-14-1-5/ #LinuxDesktop #TDE #TrinityDesktop