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Replace Oxygen with ROSA theme on KDE |
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If you are not running a KDE system, the representative icons of the Oxygen theme that I am referring to, are shown in the image below. They are too sharp to the eyes.
That is why I prefer icons from the ROSA theme. They are much smoother and a lot more polished than those from the Oxygen theme. If you agree, and want to install or use them on your machine, this article shows you how. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8503 | -finid, April 23, 2012 |
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Install Razor-qt on Linux Mint 12 KDE |
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Razor-qt is a brand new desktop environment based on Qt framework, the same development framework that KDE is based on. Though it is still in its infancy and, therefore, not as feature-complete as KDE or other well known desktop environments, it has a bright future ahead of it. And from what I have seen so far, it could be taking KDE and the rest to the cleaners in the very near future.
Compared to KDE, one thing it has going for it right now, is that it is fast. How fast? Very.
(here are some bright prints) read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8485 | -finid, January 18, 2012 (Updated: April 24, 2012) |
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Change the height and position of the KDE panel |
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| To change the properties of the panel, which by default is on the bottom edge of the desktop, you need to access the Panel Tool Box widget located on the extreme right edge of the panel. Depending on the distribution you are using, the panel could be locked or unlocked. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8463 | -finid, June 6, 2012 |
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How to custmize KDE titlebar buttons |
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| If you are using the latest KDE edition of your favorite distribution, your window titlebar could be missing a button or two that you most certainly need. That is definitely the case on Sabayon 9 KDE. The titlebar could also be sporting spacers that you do not need, as is the case on Kubuntu 12.04. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8399 | -finid, July 4, 2012 |
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Fedora 17 alpha KDE screen shots |
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The first public step towards the release of Fedora 17, code-named Beefy Miracle, was taken yesterday with the release of Fedora 17 alpha.
Fedora fans are encouraged to download, install and report bugs to the Fedora QA team. From the test installation of this alpha release that I have made, bug hunters will be very busy. I know I will be. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8397 | -finid, March 4, 2012 |
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KDE: The Takeoff Launcher |
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The K Desktop Environment (KDE) has more menu styles than any other desktop environment available. There is the Classical type, the Kickoff style (which most users dislike), Lancelot (better than Kickoff, but with a few shortcomings), the ROSA Launcher (for Mandriva Desktop 2011), and the Takeoff Launcher.
I have already written about the Lancelot menu and the ROSA Launcher. In this article, you will get to see screenshots of Takeoff Launcher, which I regard as the best of all five menu styles. read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8391 | -finid, November 8, 2011 |
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KDE vs. GNOME: Admin tools |
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A comparison of the configuration and administration tools and approaches used by KDE and GNOME...
By contrast, GNOME has favored a System menu of separate items. The exact contents of the System menu depends on the distribution, but usually it is divided into Personal and Administration sub-menus. This division can sometimes cause confusion, especially when similar items are in both menus, or where an item belongs is unclear. For instance, network configuration tools can be found in both sub-menus, while printer configuration could be justified as belonging in either. read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8380 | -Ray, January 27, 2010 |
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Linux Mint 10 KDE review |
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Linux Mint 10 KDE is the latest release of Linux Mint. It is one of several editions of Linux Mint, a desktop-oriented distribution that is based on Ubuntu Desktop Edition. This release comes more than three months after the main Linux Mint 10 edition was released. The main edition, by the way, uses the GNU Object Model Environment (GNOME).
This article provides a detailed review of Linux Mint 10 KDE, which ships with the latest stable version of KDE. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8345 | -finid, February 27, 2011 |
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Sabayon 7 KDE and GNOME 3 screenshots |
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| Sabayon 7 is the latest release of Sabayon, a Gentoo-based, multi-purpose Linux distribution. It is the third and most likely, the final release this year. While a detailed review is being written, here are some screenshots for the KDE and GNOME 2 and GNOME 3 desktops. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8331 | -finid, October 25, 2011 |
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How to compile and install Takeoff Launcher on Linux Mint 12 KDE |
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There are several menu styles to choose from in the K Desktop Environment, but my favorite is the Takeoff Launcher, which is why I consider it one of 2 cool reasons to use the K Desktop Environment.
In this article, the steps you need to take to replace Kickoff menu, the default menu style on Linux Mint 12 KDE, are presented in an easy to follow manner. Like everything that goes on the KDE panel, Takeoff Launcher has to be added as a widget. Before you get to the stage to add the widget to the panel, the package has to be compiled or built from source. Why from source? read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8326 | -finid, January 15, 2012 |
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Linux Mint 13 KDE and Xfce preview |
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| Linux Mint is a Linux desktop distribution based on Ubuntu desktop and is one of the most popular Linux distributions still in active development. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8295 | -finid, July 28, 2012 |
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Make a Custom KDE Live CD with Kubuntu |
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| There are tools available to allow anyone to create and distribute a completely customized Ubuntu Based distribution using the Gnome Desktop. Many Kubuntu users would like to do the same thing but such tools are not fully compatible with KDE and the Kiosk tool does not change or remove all of the Kubuntu defaults so that a program like Remastersys can create a customized ISO with the defined changes. This How To is designed to address these issues and allow those interested in creating their own customized distribution based on Kubuntu. read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8270 | -falko, June 20, 2008 |
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2 cool features coming in KDE 4.9 |
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| The list of planned features is very long and includes many UX and UI additions, improvements and bugfixes, but the two that I am looking forward to the most are KLook and StackFolder, two features already available by default on ROSA Marathon 2012 and also in ROSA Desktop 2012 beta. read more... |
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KDE SC 4.4 review |
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The latest KDE release; more than bug fixes...
KDE's social networking and network collaboration features received the biggest boost. Another focus was the further improvement of the Plasma Netbook shell. This alternative desktop is designed to improve the ergonomics of KDE for netbook users. The changes are complemented by added structural modifications. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8185 | -Ray, February 12, 2010 |
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Two reasons to use KDE |
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| To me, the difference between KDE 4 and LXDE and Xfce is like that between a smart phone and a feature phone. But looks aside, I want a desktop that does not get in my way, one that makes it easy to get to stuff I need in a user-friendly manner. In the Stackfolder and the Takeoff Launcher, I think I have found two very cool reasons to embrace KDE 4. Takeoff Launcher is still missing a few pieces, but for me, they are not show-stoppers. Let’s see how these cool features look on a recently reviewed distribution. read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8161 | -finid, November 14, 2011 |
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Linux Mint 9 KDE |
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The Kubuntu killer?
This edition of Mint benefits greatly from the added time in development. For starters, KDE 4.4.5 (the last version of the KDE 4.4.x series) is included, and everything works as it should. The desktop responds quickly, programs are launched in a reasonable amount of time, and I have had no problems to speak of.
Perhaps what I like best about the KDE edition is that it’s the perfect Kubuntu replacement. Kubuntu (which is also a KDE distribution built on top of Ubuntu) gets little to no development love or resources, and has largely hit rock bottom. read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8115 | -Ray, July 24, 2010 |
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Fedora 15 KDE review |
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Fedora 15 KDE is one of several officially-recognized Fedora Spins. The others are, in order of popularity, the LXDE, Xfce, Security, Electronic-Lab, Games, and Design-suite Spins. The KDE Spin sits atop the popularity list. The LXDE and Xfce Spins have previously been reviewed on this website.
This article presents a detailed review of the KDE Spin. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8113 | -finid, June 30, 2011 |
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Ranking the best KDE themes |
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Click the menu item entitled 'Highest rated' to place the themes in the proper order. Select 'KDE X.X' under 'Themes / Styles' on the left side navigation menu to select the themes for a different version of KDE. Hmmm... I wonder what 'Acqua' looks like...
'Acqua' is the italian translation of the term 'Water'. This is what I'd like to reproduce. :) (here are some waterfall prints) read more... |
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| | mail this link | permapage | score:8093 | -Ray, June 19, 2003 (Updated: April 24, 2012) |
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Linux Mint 12 KDE review |
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So we moved from Linux Mint 10 KDE to Linux Mint 12 KDE because Linux Mint 11 KDE did not make it out of the developer’s box.
Being based on Ubuntu Desktop, Linux Mint shares many of that distribution’s features. Other than changes in software and kernel versions, there are very few new features in this release, so rather than go through the usual review drill, I will concentrate purely on usage experience. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8086 | -finid, February 6, 2012 |
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Dual boot Linux Mint 10 KDE and Windows 7 |
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This is the latest article in the series on dual-booting Windows 7 and Linux distributions. It is intended for those new to Linux, and who might need some assistance installing Linux Mint 10 KDE side by side with Windows 7 on a computer with a single hard disk.
The reader is presented with a step-by-step guide on how to do it right. read more... |
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| | permapage | score:8044 | -finid, February 24, 2011 |
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