Merge pull request #98 from ArrayBolt3/arraybolt3/kde-lts-press-release

Press coverage for KDE LTS software, link to the KDE LTS article on main and download pages

Author: rikmills

assets/css/custom.css

@@ -41,7 +41,16 @@ hr {
 
   flex-direction: column;
   padding-top: 1rem;
-  padding-bottom: 3rem;
+  padding-bottom: 2rem;
+}
+
+.mgia {
+  margin-inline: auto;
+}
+
+.center-maybe {
+  margin-right: 0;
+  margin-left: 0;
 }
 
 .donate-header {
@@ -159,6 +168,12 @@ hr {
   .site-header {
     flex-direction: row;
     padding-block: 4rem;
+    padding-bottom: 2rem;
+  }
+
+  .center-maybe {
+    margin-left: auto;
+    margin-right: auto;
   }
 
   .donate-header {

content/en/download.md

@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ aliases:
 The latest Long Term Support (LTS) version of the Kubuntu operating system for desktop PCs and laptops, Kubuntu 26.04
 supported with security and maintenance updates, until April 2029.
 
-For those seeking more stability over time, the LTS version offers extended support and updates.
+For those seeking more stability over time, the LTS version offers extended support and updates. For 26.04 LTS this
+includes the [Bullet-Proof KDE Software Suite](/news/plasma-6.6-lts/).
 
 [!["Kubuntu 26.04"](/images/64-bit_button.png)](https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/26.04/release/kubuntu-26.04-desktop-amd64.iso)
 

content/en/news/plasma-6.6-lts.md

@@ -19,3 +19,14 @@ This work has been ongoing since May 2026, and there are already significant res
 This initiative was started and funded by our hardware partner, Kubuntu Focus, with a total commitment over $100K. If you're ready to use a desktop designed for professionals and organizations that require stability and reliability, you can explore their systems [here](https://kfocus.org/spec).
 
 You can get more details from KDE developer and Techpaladin CEO, Nate Graham, [in his blog post](https://pointieststick.com/2026/08/13/what-a-real-lts-looks-like-kubuntu-26-04/), or visit the [official press release](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/930823977/kubuntu-focus-techpaladin-software-and-kde-e-v-announce-the-bullet-proof-kde-software-initiative).
+
+## Press coverage
+
+* [9to5Linux](https://9to5linux.com/kde-announces-bulletproof-kde-suite-with-three-years-of-support)
+* [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-bullet-proof-kde-software-initiative-announced-bringing-a-proper-long-term-support-to-kde-plasma/)
+* [Linuxiac](https://linuxiac.com/kde-plasma-6-6-gets-three-years-of-lts-support/)
+* [Linux Magazine](https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/The-Bullet-Proof-KDE-Software-Initiative-Is-Coming)
+* [Nerds.xyz](https://nerds.xyz/2026/08/kubuntu-focus-kde-plasma-6-6-lts/)
+* [NewInLinux](https://www.newinlinux.com/bullet-proof-kde-plasma-6-6-lts-for-3-years/)
+* [Phoronix](https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Bullet-Proof-Software)
+* [The Register](https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/08/18/sponsor-gives-kde-plasma-66-the-lts-treatment/5288531)

themes/ananke/layouts/partials/site-header.html

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <header class="cover bg-top" style="background-image: url('{{ $featured_image }}');">
     <div class="{{ .Site.Params.cover_dimming_class | default "bg-black-60" }}">
       {{ partial "site-navigation.html" .}}
-      <div class="pv5 flex site-header container">
+      <div class="pt5 flex site-header container">
         <div>
           <img src="/images/kubuntu-wide.svg" class="site-header-title">
           {{ with .Params.description }}
@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ <h2 class="fw1 f5 f3-l white-80 measure-wide-l mt3">
         </div>
         <img class="banner-inline-image" src="{{ $featured_image }}">
       </div>
+      <div class="pb4 flex mgia container">
+        <h2 class="fw1 white center-maybe">Featuring the <a class="light-blue" href="/news/plasma-6.6-lts/">Bullet-Proof KDE software suite</a> for superior stability and reliability.</p>
+      </div>
     </div>
   </header>
 {{ else }}