The Slackware maintainer Ricardson @r1w1s1.bsky.social has created third-party packages for #SonicDE on #Slackware. You can find the installation instructions, SlackBuilds, package status, and project documentation at sonicde-slackware.github.io. A big thank you to Ricardson!

SonicDE for Slackware Linux

SonicDE source packages for Slackware Linux

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#SonicDE third-party packages are now available for #VoidLinux. They've been tested on Void itself, #LazyLinux, and #NekoVoid. Please see sonicde-void.github.io for how to get them.

SonicDE for Void Linux

SonicDE source and binary packages for Void Linux

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We're glad to announce yet another packaging effort. This time it's Karen Sarkissian creating #SonicDE third-party packages for #VoidLinux. You can find the current work in progress at github.com/sonicde-void... and provide feedback in our chats. Find Karen's homepage at nerdyslacker.dev.

GitHub - sonicde-void/sonicde-void: SonicDE packages for Void Linux

SonicDE packages for Void Linux. Contribute to sonicde-void/sonicde-void development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Yesterday we released #SonicDE version 6.7.3, which is compatible with the same #KDE Plasma version 6.7.3. The resulting binary packages have been tested on the newest branch of #ManjaroLinux and #ArtixLinux. Please see sonicde.org for other distributions.

We're happy to announce that the #Slackware Core Team member @r1w1s1.bsky.social started to create SlackBuilds for #SonicDE. Please check them out at forge.slackware.nl/r1w1s1/sonic.... You're also welcome to provide feedback in our chats listed at sonicde.org. #SlackwareLinux

#SonicDE third-party packages are now available for #EnterpriseLinux 10-based distributions. They've already been tested on #AlmaLinux and #RHEL and will be on Oracle Linux and Rocky Linux too. Please see sonicde-fedora-el.github.io for how to get them. Big thank you, @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy!

SonicDE for Enterprise Linux

SonicDE source and binary packages for Enterprise Linux

sonicde-fedora-el.github.io

1 year + 1 day ago, guiodic made his first commit to “kwin-x11-improved” for a better #Plasma experience on X11. With that, he laid the foundation for #SonicDE that is now to become a full fork of #KDE. A big thank you to guiodic and a stay tuned to you all for more good news!

Yesterday we released #SonicDE version 6.7.2, which is compatible with the same #KDE Plasma version, 6.7.2, as usual. In addition to the KDE features, it includes a bugfix for the Sonic Login Manager so that it can better remember its settings.

Wait, what? It's Stone Age gray and has a symbol for... Netscape Navigator? Is this even #SonicDE? Yes! Thanks to the user mesatron, who applied the Commonality Gris and Irixium themes to make new things look older than they are. ;-) More #SonicShots at github.com/orgs/Sonic-D...

Yesterday we released #SonicDE version 6.7.1, compatible with #KDE Plasma 6.7.1. There are x86_64 binary packages for #ArchLinux at sonicde-arch.github.io and for #ArtixLinux at sonicde-artix.github.io. Soon™ on the other distributions listed on sonicde.org as well.

We today released #SonicDE version 6.7.0, aligning it with #KDE Plasma 6.7.0. You can find x86_64 binary packages for #ArchLinux at sonicde-arch.github.io and for #ArtixLinux at sonicde-artix.github.io. Other package maintainers will very likely follow suit in the next few days.

We're currently updating #SonicDE to version 6.7 like #KDE did. To our #ArchLinux and #ArtixLinux users: Please postpone updates for one or two days to avoid incompatibilities. We'll let you know as soon as 6.7 is ready. github.com/Sonic-DE/son...

Release 6.7.0 · Sonic-DE/sonic-win

6.7.0

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Last week, we offered you a place to share your appreciation of #SonicDE, and you did! Thank you so much. That created a very positive vibe around the project. We’ll be posting your contributions here, most likely on Fridays. More #SonicShots at github.com/orgs/Sonic-D...

You've got #SonicDE running on a system that no one has ever done it on before? Made it your daily driver and everything but the kitchen sink? Or do you rice and tinker with SonicDE? Either way, you're now welcome to share your #SonicShots at github.com/orgs/Sonic-D...!

Sonic Shots · Sonic-DE · Discussion #13

This discussion thread is all about sharing your excitement for SonicDE. Make the Switch and Take the Shot! You've got SonicDE running on a system that no one has ever done it on before? Faster tha...

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We forked the #KDE Plasma Login Manager. It now runs on #X11, drops privileges after init, and supports #systemd-free too. We tested it on Artix Linux/OpenRC, CachyOS/systemd, and on the #FreeBSD based GhostBSD. #SonicDE www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTnV... github.com/Sonic-DE/sonic-login-manager

Artix Linux - KDE Plasma Login Manager Fork working on OpenRC/XLibre by SonicDE

YouTube video by Joseph Crowell

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We consolidated the #SonicDE for #ArchLinux packages and created a standalone repository at sonicde-arch.github.io. There, we provide binary packages for x86_64 and maintain the PKGBUILDs for the #AUR. Please update any existing custom SonicDE entries in your pacman.conf.

The maintainers of #Vendefoul Wolf Linux added #SonicDE 6.3.5 packages to their stable release based on #Devuan 6 Excalibur. They also announced to stop releasing any ISOs with #KDE Plasma and solely focus on SonicDE. Please see their announcements at x.com/vendefoulwol... and x.com/vendefoulwol....

The maintainers of @openmandriva.org.web.brid.gy have created initial packages for #SonicDE and are now calling for testers. You're welcome to read the instructions and leave feedback at forum.openmandriva.org/t/sonicde-ca....

SonicDE call for testing

Thanks to the SonicDE team we are now able to start preliminary testing of their X11 only fork of Plasma. Please be advised of the following caveats: The sonic-* packages make use of a mix of KDE a...

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Rumor already has it, and it's true. We’re currently working on removing #Wayland support from #SonicDE and the underlying forked libraries. This will pave the way for us to focus on preserving and improving our #X11 version of #KDE #Plasma 6.

#SonicDE third-party packages are now available for #Debian and #Devuan. They are compiled for both the #amd64 and #arm64 architectures. You're welcome to test the packages and to contribute at github.com/sonicde-debi....

GitHub - sonicde-debian/debian: SonicDE Debian/Devuan APT repository

SonicDE Debian/Devuan APT repository. Contribute to sonicde-debian/debian development by creating an account on GitHub.

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We're happy to announce yet another porting effort for #SonicDE, this time to #FreeBSD. You're welcome to contribute, test the ports, and create more at github.com/sonicde-free... .

SonicDE on FreeBSD

Ports and other information for installing and running SonicDE on FreeBSD. - SonicDE on FreeBSD

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We're happy to announce that some of our contributors started to create ebuilds for #SonicDE on #Gentoo #Linux. You're welcome to join them, test the ebuilds, and create more at github.com/sonicde-gentoo. #GentooLinux

SonicDE on Gentoo

Ebuilds and other information for installing and running SonicDE on Gentoo. - SonicDE on Gentoo

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We've started implementing a #Vulkan backend for the sonic-win window manager. That's an alternative to #OpenGL and could bring us a step closer to #HDR rendering. Please see github.com/Sonic-DE/son... . #SonicDE

Implement A Vulkan Backend · Issue #13 · Sonic-DE/sonic-win

Describe the task We should implement a Vulkan backend for sonic-win. Acceptance criteria The CPU rendering path works the same like the OpenGL version with effects turned off. The dri-buf renderin...

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#SonicDE was introduced today as a spin of the new #Vendefoul Wolf #Linux series #Viriato. Viriato is based on #Devuan 7 Freia with kernel 6.18. You can download the testing ISO at vendefoul-wolf-linux.sourceforge.io, scrolling through to "VENDEFOUL SONICDE - DEVUAN 7."

#SonicDE is being demoed on a #Steam Deck by the @openmandriva.org.web.brid.gy devs at #FOSDEM. They launched, quote, "the most expensive marketing program in history" :-D;-) and we're happy to be part of it. Visit them at booth H4, or get the SonicDE packages for #OpenMandriva in the next few days.

We've created the "Sonic Silver" #SDDM theme based on the AndromiX-SDDM-Theme project by Ziednaga with some fixes. It comes in both light and dark. You can get it at github.com/Sonic-DE/sil.... #SonicDE

Unfortunately, we have to say something about the planned announcement. Back in November 2025, we were told by a @kde.org representative: "We [KDE] will gladly give the project a shout out on social media for those who find the shift to Wayland a problem. This works for us." 1/3

We set up everything and waited 6 weeks for #KDE's announcement. Nothing. We repeatedly tried to contact the representative and his colleagues, but they didn't respond. That's a pity. We had high hopes and had already agreed on a good collaboration. 2/3

We now have to announce that there'll be no joint announcement with #KDE. We can't comment on a future collaboration at this time. We only know that we need partners who are trustworthy and who keep their word. Please see github.com/Sonic-DE/son... for more. #SonicDE 3/3

Rebranding the project to SonicDE · Issue #1 · Sonic-DE/sonic-branding

Hi! Just a friendly note indicating that your logo and the name of your project infringes on KDE's trademark. The colour, the K and the font used in the logo and the fact you call your project "KDE...

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