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Old 12-06-2008, 12:02 PM   #1
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install kde

hey there, im trying to install kde i have everything i think i need on my laptop like qt and x window. now i have downloaded the kde files there are in bz2 files i have put them on a memory stick and im nto sure really what 2 do i have looked about on new but they all seem to be for installing it for ubuntu.

can anyone lend a quick had where to get started,

all i can guess is that i have 2 mount the memory stick but then i get confused

thanks for any help

oh also its kde 3.3.8.
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:06 PM   #2
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Why don't you just get the Slackware packages and install those using installpkg?
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:07 PM   #3
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ok do i get them on the slaskware page ?
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:09 PM   #4
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Any Slackware mirror should have them, or if you have the CDs, they're on CD 3 (assuming you're using 12.1). In all cases, they'll be in the directory "kde".
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:10 PM   #5
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yea i am using 12.1, i found them on slackware page, how many things aprox do i need?

everything i need is in

http://packages.slackware.it/browse..../slackware/kde
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Old 12-06-2008, 12:15 PM   #6
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I'm not sure, but I think just kdebase and kdelibs are necessary. Certainly you'll need the Qt package as well (which is in "l"). As for other KDE packages, read the descriptions (the text files) and see what you're likely to want/need.
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:22 PM   #7
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Are you aware those are for -current and not for 12.1?

Here is a 12.1 mirror

Also, the Slackbook and specially chapter 18 would be usefull.
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:36 PM   #8
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i have installed the things i need from /l,

just downloading packages from /kde

so using pkginstall, i just do installpkg then the packagename.tgz,

thanks
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:38 PM   #9
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Yes, you just run "installpkg filename". You can give the whole list of files to installpkg as well, i.e. you don't have to run installpkg multiple times.
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:42 PM   #10
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might sound stupid, but if i used 12.1 install disc will the current things not work ?
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:43 PM   #11
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It's probably better to stick to the 12.1 packages.
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:45 PM   #12
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ok im now downloading them all through the link you gave me thanks,
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:48 PM   #13
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might sound stupid, but if i used 12.1 install disc will the current things not work ?
Well, it's better to read the CURRENT.WARNING so you know what you're getting into
 
Old 12-06-2008, 12:50 PM   #14
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sorry forgot to ask if im installing from a memory stick i need to mount that dont i then use install from where i mount it ? by that i mean i have to cd to that directory,
 
Old 12-06-2008, 01:47 PM   #15
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how can i make installpkg just install everything ???
or can i use pkgtool ?

thanks for help
 
  


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