Can someone please explain KDE LInux to me?

Question

I understand that its a shell and the opposite of GNOME etc but is it a distro in its own right? the reason i ask is wikipedia has an image of a KDE 4.0 desktop which i like the look of but i cant find a specific KDE 4.0 distro only kubuntu and Suse etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KDE_4.png

Can someone please explain this to me?

Answer 1

KDE (and Gnome) are GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces). Since you're familiar with Wikipedia, read their article on GUIs here:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUI



The reason you can't find a KDE 4.0 Distro is twofold. One: It's new and most distros haven't had enough time to test it for bugs before adding it to that particular distro. Two: KDE 4.0 has been found (by those few distros who are in the middle of testing it) to be a bit of a resource hog with a smattering of bugs left in it. Just give it some time and as soon as these issues are addressed you'll be able to find KDE 4, or maybe even be able to upgrade to it depending upon the distro.



I hope this helps. Good Luck with your Migration to the Penguin! WELCOME!

Answer 2

Like someone said KDE 4.0 is new and still has bugs, but you can use still use it with that disclaimer.

You did not say which version of ubuntu you are using because the later versions can handle KDE 4.0 a lot better. 9.04 is the latest version of ubuntu.

THe link below has a step by step instruction for installing KDE 4.0.

If you already have KDE installed you will have the option when you login to select which you want to use; kde 3, kde 4.0, failsafe, gnome (if you have that installed).

Have you also installed compizfusion. If you want more eye candy it is a must have.

Have fun

Answer 3

KDE and Gnome are the two major graphical user environments in the open source world. You can use either on your Linux operating system, or even both of them at the same time. Linux won't "force" you to use a specific GUI as Windows or Mac does.



KDE is more "eye candy", while Gnome is IMHO more usable and convenient on everyday tasks. But you can have both of them, as I said.

Answer 4

KDE and Gnome are user interfaces that can be installed in Linux. Many distros come with both.

Answer 5

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 7 KDE which is Ubuntu based. Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 7 KDE Release notes

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_gloria_kde_whatsnew.php



Linux Mint 7 KDE Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=42



The Perfect Desktop - Kubuntu 9.04 (also applies to Linux Mint 7 KDE)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-kubuntu-9.04





LUg.

Answer 6

Linux is variety of a philosophy of OS layout(based off Unix). Ubuntu is the main everyday "style" of linux, each and each "style" works in any different case KDE and Gnome are laptop environments. Many Linux "flavors" or distributions have been via default text cloth based. considering that photograph interfaces became extra common, they designed a pair styles of interfaces for various human beings. KDE has a tendency to be slightly extra purely laid out whilst gnome is extra particular format. this is own determination which one you opt to apply.