Want to Have a Taste of KDE in Ubuntu?
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Ubuntu is normally based on the Gnome desktop environment. Kubuntu is based on the KDE environment. But, that doesn’t mean that we can’t install KDE in Ubuntu! So, do you know how to install KDE on Ubuntu? Its very easy… Lets find out how…
How to install KDE in Ubuntu?
- Open the Terminal (In the main menu, Applications > Accessories > Terminal) and enter the following command :
sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
- Next they will ask “Do you want to continue [Y/n]?”. In here type “Y” and press enter.
- Now, it will take some time to download and install the required packages. When it is done, you’ll see a screen as follows :
Configuring KDM
- In here, select “OK” (selected by default) and press enter.
- In the next screen, you’ll need to select what is the default desktop manager which you want to use. Select “kdm” (press the tab key to select) and press enter.
Default Display Manager
- Almost finished, now you need to re-start your system!
After the re-start, you will be greeted by your new KDE desktop manager! What do you think about KDE? Better than Gnome? or Gnome is the best?
Author: Pubudu Kodikara (254 Articles)
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GNome vs. KDE is an age-old debate and I happen to prefer the later. Good Linux tip :)
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Thanks bro… glad you liked it! :D
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Thanks for the tips.. This is what i can say when u talk abt linux.. because I am still exploring the Linux and your tips will be always helpful for me..
My friend, If you follow this blog, i’ll make sure that you’ll make Linux as your primary OS and forget about windows! :D
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Hi Pubudu,
Before installing Kubuntu, KDE I must install Ubuntu in my system. Right now these days I am looking for some tutorials for installing Ubuntu with Windows XP. Also is it possible to install Windows Server 2003/2008 with Win XP?
Thanks
TC
Actually, you can install KUBUNTU without installing Ubuntu, you just have to download the Kubuntu installation CD! to install Ubuntu with Windows XP, you can use this tutorial : http://www.techhamlet.com/2010/01/wubi/... I don’t know about windows server bro :D but you can install ubuntu server inside ubuntu desktop edition!
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