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Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:36:02 GMT |
I run Gnome but I understand I can run KDE alongside it on the same
machine?
I have run "KDE" as a search in Yast but it presents me with colossal
and frankly confusing list of SW to load.
what do I really need to load?
How do I switch between Desktop Managers?
Will I lose my Gnome settings when I switch to KDE and Visa Versa?
Do I have to remove my Gnome applications or will they co exist with
KDE and visa versa?
Sorry for so many questions............................... again!
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Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:00:45 GMT |
nitrofan wrote:
> I run Gnome but I understand I can run KDE alongside it on the same
> machine?
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> I have run "KDE" as a search in Yast but it presents me with
colossal
> and frankly confusing list of SW to load.
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> what do I really need to load?
Because KDE is another fully-loaded window manager, there is quite a bit to
load. However, if you select the KDE Desktop Environment pattern in YaST |
Software | Software Management, that should auto-check the dependent
packages (change the Filter drop-down to Patterns).
> How do I switch between Desktop Managers?
At the login screen, select Session | KDE before authentication (or after,
really, just don't hit [enter] until you've selected KDE).
> Will I lose my Gnome settings when I switch to KDE and Visa Versa?
No. These settings are stored in hidden subdirectories within your user
directory. You can seamlessly change between window managers without
reconfiguring each time.
> Do I have to remove my Gnome applications or will they co exist with
> KDE and visa versa?
Nope. In fact, most applications will run on any window manager you like.
I.e., I run KDE, but use Evolution as my e-mail client (now don't start a
flame-war). If you like Kopete as your IM client, you can run it in Gnome,
etc.,.
> Sorry for so many questions............................... again!
Excellent questions, all.
HTH!
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Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:56:02 GMT |
Hi Menes,
Thanks for the detailed reply I appreciate it
Geoff
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Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:16:03 GMT |
ps I like Evolution as well! is that bad?!
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Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:51:36 GMT |
nitrofan wrote:
> Thanks for the detailed reply I appreciate it
You're welcome. That's why we're here!
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