LinuxNov posted a tutorial about upgrading to KDE 4.8.2 on Kubuntu 11.10
The second maintenance release of the major release KDE Plasma and Applications version 4.8 are now available to update for Kubuntu/Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot and its derivatives using Kubuntu backport PPA. KDE Plasma and Applications 4.8.2 brings several bug fixes, and improved the stability for the system. Check the full list of changes Here.Update To KDE 4.8.2 On Kubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot