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KDE 4.10 delivers a long list of application upgrades for this release which cannot be overlooked. There are some new applications available and loads of fun features, meaning more fun for KDE lovers everywhere. Here is a closer look at all the latest excitement that you have all been waiting for.

KDE is already the most feature filled desktop available for Linux today, but now KDE has just gotten even better. The KDE 4.10 release marks the first major stride in the KDE desktop's conversion QTQuick. The focus of this release is to improve integration of QtQuick and the Plasma desktop.

Surely many Ubuntu users will want to experiment with the new KDE 4.10 desktop which was recently released. KDE 4.10 can be installed on Ubuntu 12.10, 12.04 and even Linux Mint with the instructions we have provided. Follow these few simple steps and you can enjoy all the new features offered by KDE 4.10.

Digikam has released a new version of their popular photo management software. Exciting new features and plug-ins are now available for users to try. Unfortunately 3.1 has also just been released, though the changes are not as significant. I still wanted to look back to make sure nothing important was overlooked.

LibreOffice 4.0 is now available to download with user interface enhancements, and a multitude of fun features. Here I will review many of the new features for all the LibreOffice lovers out there.

LibreOffice 4.0 is now available to install for all Ubuntu 12.10 users. This process is not very difficult, unless you are lacking copy and paste abilities. Thankfully LibreOffice 4.0 will work on Ubuntu 12.10, 12.04 and any Ubuntu derivatives using the commands found here.

Gnome 3.4 introduced a new application called Gnome Boxes. The 3.6 release brings many improvements for Gnome Boxes, and now here is a hasty preview. The various bug fixes and stability improvements make the 3.6 release far more refined, so try it today.

CentOS 5.9 leaves users with a warm fuzzy and familiar feeling offering Gnome 2.16 as the primary desktop which is featured in this review. The desktop prospects for this release are not very impressive, but the server capabilities are endless.

The Amarok 2.7 release delivers nearly 500 bug fixes, and an impressive list of new features. Here I will be reviewing some of the latest features after experimenting with 2.7 for a few days. Installation instructions for Ubuntu 12.10 are provided for anyone who would like to try this version.

Fedora 18 features the exciting Gnome 3.6 desktop which offers numerous aesthetic and usability enhancements. Here I will point out many of the various improvements, so you can decide if Fedora 18 is the right distribution for you.

With this release the Gnome team has decided to focus on aesthetics and accessibility for the maximum number of users. The user interface has been upgraded with several small but significant changes.

Enlightenment 17 brings 12 years of development to your fingertips. Development for this version began in December 2000, and though we have seen many previews, the finished product has finally been unveiled.

The Enlightenment desktop project graced the Linux world with its founding in 1997. Enlightenment then raced to version 16 with development for E17 beginning in December 2000. Enlightenment 17 now marks is the completion of a twelve-year development project. The finished product is now available to the public, and you can install E17 on Ubuntu 12.10 today.

The Cinnamon Desktop is becoming more impressive with every passing update. This release is the product of over 600 total changes. Linux Mint 14 Nadia is the first distribution to ship with Cinnamon 1.6 which now has a more convenient workspace management interface.

Kubuntu brings many exciting changes with the release of version 12.10. This highly anticipated release came on October 18 2012, and coincided with the release of the popular Ubuntu 12.10. Kubuntu 12.10 prevails as a top quality choice for all but the most avid server user who could certainly find a viable alternative.

The highly anticipated Ubuntu 12.10 was released on October 18, 2012. The 12.10 release appears to put many finishing touches on the Unity desktop which has recently now been updated to version 6.8.

The latest version of Ubuntu Tweak is available with added support for the new Unity web apps feature. Ubuntu Tweak 0.8.2 brings improved support for Ubuntu 12.10.

Regrettably, this is the first time I have reviewed the Cinnamon desktop which is the new shining star of the Linux Mint Project. This release is one that should not be missed for Linux Mint lovers. Linux Mint 13 Maya Cinnamon edition is loaded with new features and goodies that should not be overlooked.

Here is another wonderfully simplified way for less advanced users to get a taste of Arch Linux. This time I will be looking at the powerful but less-known Bridge Linux distribution. With Bridge Linux it seems that very little has been neglected, and of course there is no shortage of variety. You can try Bridge Linux with Xfce, Gnome Shell, Cinnamon, KDE, or the lightweight LXDE desktop.

If you are looking for an Awesome window manager for your desktop, you found it! This window manager remains simple but offers flexible configuration as well.