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| This page with frequently asked questions (FAQ) has been gathered from questions in the #kde IRC channel. This list isn't comprehensive and may grow.
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| ==What about KDE 3?== <!--T:2--> | | ==Helping the KDE Community== <!--T:18--> |
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| | There are many ways to help the KDE community, not only through programming. There are other areas of contribution that need talent of other kinds. All that's necessary is the desire to help and some commitment. Of course, if you want learn how to program in order contribute, we will be more than willing to get you started as well. |
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| No. There is no EOL (end of life) planned for KDE 3. It will continue to exist and be used as long as there are people using it. However, there is no guarantee of bug fixes and maintenance for KDE 3.5 other than that given by your vendor and possible support contracts. Further development is not planned.
| | * End-user support - if you are experienced, consider joining a mailing list or [http://forum.kde.org the Forum] to help support newer users. |
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| ===Is it necessary to upgrade to KDE 4?=== <!--T:5-->
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| | * If you are able to help with translation as part of the official team, consult [https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/ this list] to find a contact point. If you would like to help with UserBase translation, use the sidebar link to get a translator account, then read [[Special:myLanguage/Tasks_and_Tools|the Tasks and Tools page]]. |
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| KDE 3 will continue to exist and be used for a long time. But whether you will have to upgrade will mostly be dependent on your distribution's setup. In general terms, Enterprise distros (ultimate stability but not having the newer applications) use KDE 3.5. Examples of such distros are CentOS, White Box or Scientific Linux. End-user distros are by now usually using 4.4 or even 4.5.
| | * English documentation is also needed, and here on UserBase is a good place to start. |
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| ===Is there any help for me to get used to KDE 4?=== <!--T:7--> | | == Login questions == <!--T:26--> |
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| Yes, indeed. UserBase can help a great deal. A good place to start is [[Special:myLanguage/Common_Tasks|Common Tasks]] which aims to get you productive quickly.
| | Q: When I log in to KDE, some programs are/are not started and I want to change this. How can I do this? |
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| Don't forget that you can use the ''Search bar'' to find other pages related to any problem you meet, and clicking on the ''Category|Getting Started'' link at the bottom of this page will show you other helpful pages.
| | A: See [[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings/Startup_and_Shutdown#Autostart|Autostart]] |
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| ===Will I be able to keep using KDE 3 or KDE 3 apps?=== <!--T:10--> | | == Keyboard shortcuts == <!--T:46--> |
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| Yes, you will be able to continue using KDE 3 or KDE 3 apps as long as the necessary dependencies are installed. As the changeover to KDE 4 software progresses some of those dependencies will be missing. However, at the same time, most applications are either getting new versions to run with the more up to date dependencies, or similar, new packages are being written.
| | Q: When I take a break, I just want to hit the <keycap>Break</keycap> key and the desktop should be locked. How can I achieve this? |
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| How KDE 4 and KDE are set up depends on your distribution. Please consult with your distribution for more information. Some distributions allow both KDE3 and KDE 4 SC to be installed on the same system. However, since the release of KDE 4.3 that is less frequently found.
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| | Select <menuchoice>Shortcuts and Gestures -> Custom Shortcuts -> Edit -> New -> Global Shortcut -> Command/URL -> Trigger</menuchoice>. Click on the '''Shortcut''', type the key you want to associate (<keycap>Break</keycap> in this example). Click on <menuchoice>Action</menuchoice>. As '''Command/URL''' enter {{Input|1= /usr/lib64/kde4/libexec/kscreenlocker_greet}} Then click on <menuchoice>Apply</menuchoice>. |
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| ==General Troubleshooting techniques== <!--T:13--> | | == Other FAQ pages == <!--T:29--> |
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| There are a few basic steps that can help in troubleshooting problems with KDE software. You should try these steps before asking on #kde or the kde general mailing list, since you'll probably be told to try them anyway [[Image:Face-smile.png|11px]].
| | [[Special:myLanguage/Workspace_Configuration/Desktop_Configuration|General configuration of your workspace]] |
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| * Try creating a new user and running your KDE software with that user. If the problem doesn't occur with the new user, there's probably a problem with a file in your .kde directory. You should then try:
| | [[Special:myLanguage/Desktop_Effects_Performance|Desktop Effects FAQs]] |
| **Rename the file causing the problem. To find an appropriate file, look in .kde/share/apps/<application-name> or in .kde/share/config/<application-name>rc where <application-name> is the name of the application you are having problems with.
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| **Log out, then log in afresh. New default files will replace your renamed ones.
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| * Clean out /tmp and /var/tmp. KDE stores some temporary files which can sometimes cause problems. You will need to be root to do this. You might also like to try removing the following files. Make sure you exit KDE first though! (The easiest safe way is to choose Failsafe at bootup.):
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| ** ~/.DCOPserver-* (on KDE3 systems there are usually two of these; one is a symlink to the other)
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| ** ~/.kde/socket-<hostname>
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| ** ~/.kde/tmp-<hostname> which is normally a symlink to the next file:
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| ** /tmp/tmp-kde-<USER>
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| ** ~/.kde/socket-<hostname> which is also normally a symlink to:
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| * If you're running an old release from KDE, try updating to the latest version - many bugs are fixed with each new version, so your problem might already be fixed.
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| * Try searching the Bugzilla at http://bugs.kde.org . Many common problems have been reported and discussed there.
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| * If your problem is more general than just one KDE application (e.g., "sound stops working when I start my KDE desktop"), try starting X with a different window manager. Even if you haven't installed another WM, 'twm' will be available, as it ships by default with X.
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| ** If you start X with the 'startx' command, just put the appropriate command in the file .xinitrc in your home directory. (If it doesn't exist, create it)
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| ** If you start your desktop from kdm, this will not work.
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| | [[Special:myLanguage/KMail/FAQs_Hints_and_Tips|KMail FAQs, hints and tips]] |
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| If your problem is with sound in KDE software, you could try looking at [[Special:myLanguage/Sound_Problems|Sound Problems]]
| | [[Special:myLanguage/Rekonq/FAQs|Rekonq FAQs]] |
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| | [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Krunner#Tips.2C_Tricks_and_FAQs|Plasma K~Runner FAQs, hints and tips]] |
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| ==Some Common Questions== <!--T:17-->
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| | [[Special:myLanguage/KPilot#FAQs, Hints and Tips|KPilot FAQs, hints and tips]] |
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| | [[Special:myLanguage/KCalc#FAQs, Hints and Tips|KCalc FAQs, hints and tips]] |
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| | [[Special:myLanguage/Browser_Configuration|Configuration hints and tips for various browsers]] |
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| | [http://kmymoney2.sourceforge.net/index-gen.html KMyMoney FAQs] |
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| | [https://docs.kde.org/stable/en/kdeedu/kstars/faq.html KStars FAQs] |
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| | [http://www.digikam.org/?q=faq/digikam digiKam FAQs] |
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| There are many ways to help the KDE community, not only through programming. There are other areas of contribution that need talent of other kinds. All that's necessary is the desire to help and some commitment. Of course, if you want learn how to program in order contribute, we will be more than willing to get you started as well.
| | [[Special:myLanguage/Gwenview/Hidden_Configuration_Options|Hidden settings in Gwenview]] |
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| Some other ways to help include
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| * End-user support - if you are experienced, consider joining a mailing list or [http://forum.kde.org the Forum] to help support newer users.
| | [[Special:myLanguage/KolorManager|KolorManager configuration]] |
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| * If you are able to help with translation as part of the official team, consult [https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/ this list] to find a contact point. If you would like to help with UserBase translation, use the sidebar link to get a translator account, then read [[Special:myLanguage/Tasks_and_Tools|the Tasks and Tools page]].
| | [[Special:myLanguage/KDevelop4/FAQ|Hints and tips for using KDevelop4]] |
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| * English documentation is also needed, and here on UserBase is a good place to start.
| | [[Special:myLanguage/Umbrello/FAQ|Umbrello FAQs]] |
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How can I help in development? Do I need to learn how to code?
There are many ways to help the KDE community, not only through programming. There are other areas of contribution that need talent of other kinds. All that's necessary is the desire to help and some commitment. Of course, if you want learn how to program in order contribute, we will be more than willing to get you started as well.
Some other ways to help include
- End-user support - if you are experienced, consider joining a mailing list or the Forum to help support newer users.
- If you are able to help with translation as part of the official team, consult this list to find a contact point. If you would like to help with UserBase translation, use the sidebar link to get a translator account, then read the Tasks and Tools page.
- English documentation is also needed, and here on UserBase is a good place to start.
Login questions
Q: When I log in to KDE, some programs are/are not started and I want to change this. How can I do this?
A: See Autostart
Keyboard shortcuts
Q: When I take a break, I just want to hit the Break key and the desktop should be locked. How can I achieve this?
A: Open System Settings.
Select . Click on the Shortcut, type the key you want to associate (Break in this example). Click on . As Command/URL enter
/usr/lib64/kde4/libexec/kscreenlocker_greet
Then click on .
Other FAQ pages
General configuration of your workspace
Desktop Effects FAQs
KMail FAQs, hints and tips
Rekonq FAQs
Plasma K~Runner FAQs, hints and tips
KPilot FAQs, hints and tips
KCalc FAQs, hints and tips
Configuration hints and tips for various browsers
KMyMoney FAQs
KStars FAQs
digiKam FAQs
Hidden settings in Gwenview
Colour Management FAQs
KolorManager configuration
Hints and tips for using KDevelop4
Umbrello FAQs
