vrey new to ubuntu how do I get to use KDE

HouseC · 10-07-2006, 06:48 PM

I am new to ubuntu and I can't stand Gnome how do I switch to KDE?

FreeDoughnut · 10-07-2006, 06:53 PM

Do apt-get install kubuntu-desktop. Then you can hit CTL+ALT+BKSP to restart GDM/KDM and fire it up (if I remember correctly).

HouseC · 10-07-2006, 06:54 PM

I am sorry could you be more spicific this is only my second day useing ubuntu

FreeDoughnut · 10-07-2006, 07:05 PM

In a console type "apt-get install kubuntu-desktop". Then hit Control+Alt+Backspace to restart the display manager and the entry for KDE should be there.

HouseC · 10-07-2006, 07:11 PM

is there a more user-friendly way to do this... It kept telling me something about root

Micro420 · 10-07-2006, 07:29 PM

The easiest way was for you to download "Kubuntu". It's the same as Ubuntu, but comes with KDE on the CD. You can download KDE as mentioned. Here's how you do it.

Click APPLICATIONS -> Accessories -> Terminal

now type:

Code:

sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
*now type your user password*

**WARNING! I have never done it this way. I'm just copying Free-Doughnut's suggestion. If it works, great. If not, then you should just download Kubuntu.

http://www.kubuntu.org

randell6564 · 10-08-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeDoughnut

In a console type "apt-get install kubuntu-desktop". Then hit Control+Alt+Backspace to restart the display manager and the entry for KDE should be there.

You need to include 'sudo' before 'apt-get install kubuntu-desktop'. Thats why you could not get it to work the first time hence, "It kept telling me something about root".

After entering the command, you will be asked to enter your password. Enter your user password and hit 'Enter'.