Install KDE 4.8 packages
There are meta-packages to get you a different subset of preselected KDE packages:
kde-standard |
Default applications covering most user's needs |
kde-full |
All KDE applications (huge) |
plasma-desktop |
Basic desktop for desktops/laptops |
plasma-netbook |
Basic desktop optimized for netbooks |
For those who want a more individual installation, here is a list of important packages:
kdm |
KDE's display manager (most users will want this) |
kde-l10n-XX |
Translations packages, where XX is your language code |
kde-runtime |
Essential runtime components |
kde-workspace |
Desktop environment |
kde-baseapps |
Core applications |
kdeplasma-addons |
Additional Plasma applets |
kdegraphics |
Graphics applications, including Okular, the famous document viewer |
kdegames |
Assortment of fun games |
kdemultimedia |
Multimedia players and utilities |
kdenetwork |
networking-related applications, such as the Kopete IM client |
kdepim |
Personal Information Management apps, such as kmail,akregator or korganizer |
kdeutils |
General-purpose utilities like ark (kde's archive utility), kgpg or kate (advanced editor) |
kdeedu |
Educational applications |
kdeadmin |
System administration tools |
kdeartwork |
Additional artwork, like wallpapers and emoticons |
kdetoys |
Desktop amusements |
kdesdk |
Software development tools |
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