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The current stable release of TDE is '''R14.1.4'''. The key highlights from this release are:
The current stable release of TDE is '''R14.1.6'''. The key highlights from this release are:


* update available search engines and GUI
* support for Unicode surrogate characters and planes above zero (for example emojis)
* ksnapshot: allow to drag-n-drop snapshots into other programs
* new modern vector wallpapers and new color themes
* twin: fix tiling of maximized windows
* new control module to manage deb/rpm alternatives
* twin: fix several opacity-related issues, making using transparency easier and providing an overall better user experience
* tab support in kpdf
* kicker: add option for 3D border
* better context menu for tderandrtray and fixes to the handling of gamma settings
* konqueror: add "Go to Desktop" action
* clickable links in calendar events
* kxkb: add "Compatibility options" and "Currency signs" under "Miscellaneous options"
* support for transparency, top and shadow borders and inactive windows in Dekorator
* tdebase: add filesystem type indication in Meta Info property page
* better integration of kxkb with setxkbmap, new options and various fixes for the tray feedback
* kmail: fix signature verification in encrypted messages
* ability to create VPN connections in tdenetworkmanager once again
* tdm: make sure to launch a dbus session each time
* several improvements to the codeine player
* tdelibs: fix kdesktop crash at startup
* support for Ubuntu Plucky and upcoming Fedora 43
* tqt: improve handling of special unicode characters that were causing programs to hang
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Refer to the [[Release_Notes_For_R14.1.4|full release notes]] for further details and screenshots.
* kvirc: translations into other languages now work correctly
* kcharselect: improve navigation with arrow keys and PgUp/PgDw, scrollbar
* improvements to various TDE-branded icons/pictures/artwork and removed sloppy Flying Konqi wallpaper
* tdeio_iso: add support for xz archives
* tdegraphics: add support for Poppler >= 26.04

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Refer to the [[Release_Notes_For_R14.1.6|full release notes]] for further details and screenshots.


== Contributing ==
== Contributing ==

Latest revision as of 00:41, 27 April 2026

The Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) project is a feature rich desktop environment for Unix-like operating systems with a primary goal of retaining a traditional, efficient and productive user interface.

TDE was born as a fork of the K Desktop Environment version 3.5, which was originally written by the KDE Team, a world-wide network of software engineers committed to Free Software development. The name Trinity was chosen because the word means Three as in continuation of KDE 3. Since then, TDE has evolved to be an independent and standalone desktop environment project. Over time, continued development has polished off many rough edges that were present in the final release of KDE 3.5.10 and many new and useful features have been added to keep the environment up-to-date.

Current release

Official Instructions
Distribution Latest
Debian R14.1.6
Devuan R14.1.6
Fedora R14.1.5
RedHat R14.1.5
Ubuntu R14.1.6
Community Instructions
Distribution Latest Distribution Latest
Arch Linux R14.1.6 MX Linux R14.1.6
FreeBSD R14.1.6 OpenSUSE R14.1.5
Mageia R14.1.5 PCLinuxOS R14.1.5
Slackware R14.1.5 Gentoo latest git
Raspbian R14.1.6
Building from source code: base | extra Try a LiveCD

The current stable release of TDE is R14.1.6. The key highlights from this release are:

  • update available search engines and GUI
  • ksnapshot: allow to drag-n-drop snapshots into other programs
  • twin: fix tiling of maximized windows
  • twin: fix several opacity-related issues, making using transparency easier and providing an overall better user experience
  • kicker: add option for 3D border
  • konqueror: add "Go to Desktop" action
  • kxkb: add "Compatibility options" and "Currency signs" under "Miscellaneous options"
  • tdebase: add filesystem type indication in Meta Info property page
  • kmail: fix signature verification in encrypted messages
  • tdm: make sure to launch a dbus session each time
  • tdelibs: fix kdesktop crash at startup
  • tqt: improve handling of special unicode characters that were causing programs to hang
  • kvirc: translations into other languages now work correctly
  • kcharselect: improve navigation with arrow keys and PgUp/PgDw, scrollbar
  • improvements to various TDE-branded icons/pictures/artwork and removed sloppy Flying Konqi wallpaper
  • tdeio_iso: add support for xz archives
  • tdegraphics: add support for Poppler >= 26.04

Refer to the full release notes for further details and screenshots.

Contributing

The TDE development team is small but friendly. Anyone wanting to join the development process and help create the next TDE release is welcome!
You don't need to be a programmer to do so: you can contribute translations, artwork or other stuff! If you wish to participate, please take a look at the following links:

If you want to contribute to this wiki please read the formatting guidelines first. Consider updating pages that contain KDE3-specific or outdated information.

Donating

Please consider helping with a small donation on our donations page if you wish to support the TDE project and its infrastructure, Without your financial assistance, TDE would not be possible!

Roadmap

Version Date Roadmap Release notes
R14.1.5 2025-Nov-09 link
R14.1.6 2026-Apr-26 link
R14.1.7 2026-Oct-25 link
R14.2.0 2028-Apr-30 link


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Documentation about installing and setting up the Trinity Desktop Environment. This category contains community-generated content.
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This page is meant as a container of tips and tricks collected over time, addressing topics and issues brought up by TDE users. This category contains information useful for people who want to package Trinity for their distribution.
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