Im using Ubuntu linux and want the KDE thing (i want it to look like the screen shots at http://www.kde.org/) How did i do it, im a linux n00b, i am used to installers that do all the work.
is it included with ubuntu? if so how do i make it look like the screen shots?
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You need kubuntu i believe.
If you can't choose it on the logon screen (there should be a Session button), then you can try installing it using Synaptic (at least, I think that's what's installed with Ubuntu). Otherwise, Kubuntu is probably your best bet, as Big RICHARD said.
I personally prefer Gnome though
"Well, there was your Uncle Tiberius who died wrapped in cabbage leaves but we assumed that was a freak accident."
ill try this session thing when i can get on, what exactly is it?
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You click the button that says session, and you're given a list of choices - Gnome should be on there, and KDE might be. Pick the one you want, hit OK (or whatever else it says), and then log in.Originally Posted by nvening
"Well, there was your Uncle Tiberius who died wrapped in cabbage leaves but we assumed that was a freak accident."
Run the package manager and use that to search for and install KDE. Then, at the logon screen hit the sessions button and look for KDE.
I've just tested this on Ubuntu so it does work
On the Gnome panel go to System - Administration - Synaptic Package Manager
Select Sections[/I] in the bottom left
Scroll down to KDE Desktop Environment
Select mark for install on the following:
kdebase
kdecore
kde-il8n-engb
Click Apply
After it has finished installing log off and select session it should then have KDE as an option.
Try KDE for 5 minutes and then realise Gnome is better and switch back
gnome is the king of resource hogs. It makes Windows look like a lightweightI personally prefer Gnome though
It runs fine on my 1.2 Athlon with 384MB of RAM, so I'm happy!
When you say resource hog, I assume you mean RAM? If so, I've never really seen it take up very much.
"Well, there was your Uncle Tiberius who died wrapped in cabbage leaves but we assumed that was a freak accident."
wow, talk about spoon feeding.
Try the unbuntu and kunbuntu websites, have a little read up on the product your using, at least to a basic level.
Have a think about what you want, and look through the docs and get a basic idea of whats possible, whats not and how to do it. Then if you ask specific questions rarther than "how do I make it look like the screen shots" or "how do I do it" you'll learn a bit and also get a much more detailed response.
It is Inevitable.....
Have a look in Waterstones for some Linux specific books - either specific to your distro, or generic books like "Linux in a nutshell" (O'Riley). They'll cost you about £30, but you will learn far more by doing it yourself.... At a pinch yopu might get by with A pocket guide (costs about £6) but it trends to just list commands rather than give an understanding behind them.
Fedora is generally well supported for documentation, both on line and written, but again you are looking at spending £30 upwards for something like "The Fedora Core Bible" but well worth it. Spend an hour in Waterstones or other good technical bookshops and find a book that meets your needs.
Funny that's exactly what I think about KDE
I think that about KDE too, but gnome is a little worse. There are a lot of light window managers out there that are pretty good.
Sorry, sometimes i get carried away with posting lol
Im only using linux on my old crappy pc which is not even used by me.
I really should not worry about how it looks lol.
I think ill just leave it as it is lain.
Sos for slightly wasting 10ish seconds of you life.
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I haven't tried KDE in a while but my gut feeling is that Gnome is more response than KDE.
Can't argue with your other point though, I loved using WindowMarker on my old P75 laptop and I keep meaning to try out fluxbox.
Don't worry about it mate I remember what it's like trying to find stuff out on the net when your new to linux some people are helpful and others just goRTFM!!!!
I agree with peterb a good Linux book is invaluable I'd recommend Unix Power Tools if you want to really get to grips with Linux.
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