How to install KDE 4.7 on Kubuntu 11.04

One of the most popular desktop environments is KDE. KDE has moved from version 4.6 to  version 4.7. KDE 4.7 promises improved stability and performance. A brief snapshot of what's new is listed down here. For detailed information click here.

What is new in KDE 4.7?

• Plasma Workspaces become more Portable with the help of KWin. Oxygen theme improved.

• Updated applications -
  Kontact ported to Akonadi.
  KMail 2 introduced.
  Dolphin, the KDE's file manager gets a cleaner look and deeper integration with source code management systems.
  Marble,  the virtual globe application now with voice navigation support, a map creation wizard and more.
  Gwenview, the KDE image viewer now supports comparing images.
  More...

• Improved Multimedia and Semantic capabilities in KDE Platform.

• New instant messaging integrated directly into Desktop.

Installation Instructions

If you are running Kubuntu 11.04 with KDE 4.6 then execute the following instruction in Konsole to upgrade to KDE 4.7.

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sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get upgrade

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Kubuntu 11.10 is scheduled to release in October 2011 and 11.10 will be shipped with KDE 4.7 by default.

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