Hi all!

I installed ubuntu hoary for my first time and like it very much.
Just two questions...

In ubuntu, synaptic shows me a kde tree. I can install kde, but gdm does not show the option to start a kde session. Is it possible / wise to install kde in ubuntu?
I know about kubuntu, but I prefer a system with both - and more - desktop environments.

The other thing are program packages. I miss some applications in ubuntu/kubuntu, such like knoda, e.g. Is it the best way to build my own packages? ... and if so ... what is the best way to do it?
I think, that debian servers in an ubuntu sources.conf is not the best idea...

Thanks a lot,
Clemens

Your best bet is to apt-get kubuntu-desktop instead of just kde. That should solve your problem and make sure KDE is integrated properly with your installation.

I see it in my repositories. I'm using Breezy, though. I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Did you apt-get update or Reload?

I installed Ubuntu and then KDE (i always use KDE). Unless you're short on space then why not have both, there are Gnome based programs i use as well as KDE eg: Anjuta. These run perfectly under KDE so why not have access to all programs from both desktops.

According to Kubuntu's FAQ, Our Kubuntu CDs are made up of Ubuntu's base plus KDE. You can get exactly the same effect by installing Ubuntu and adding the KDE packages (and removing the Gnome packages) from the Ubuntu archives.

By the way, you don't have to install KDE to use KDE applications. You can just install the applications themselves and use them in Gnome.