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When you first start KDE, it can look differently depending on your KDE version, and distribution type. As an example, here is a screenshot from a SUSE Linux 11 installation using KDE: | When you first start KDE, it can look differently depending on your KDE version, and distribution type. As an example, here is a screenshot from a SUSE Linux 11 installation using KDE: | ||
[[Image:Kdestart.png|500px|center]] | [[Image:Kdestart.png|500px|center]] | ||
= How to open a console = | = How to open a console = | ||
Typically when reporting a problem in IRC, your helpers will ask you to open a console. A console is a text-based window that you can use to give commands for your computer to execute. You can open a console by typing ALT_F2. An input box opens. Type | Typically when reporting a problem in IRC or on a mailing list, your helpers will ask you to open a console. A console is a text-based window that you can use to give commands for your computer to execute. You can open a console by typing ALT_F2. An input box opens. Type | ||
konsole | konsole | ||
And a console will open. If this does not work, you may not have it installed. In this case, type ALT_F2 and call | And a console will open. If this does not work, you may not have it installed. In this case, type ALT_F2 and call | ||
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= More things you'll want to know = | = More things you'll want to know = | ||
* [[FAQ's|Common questions and answers]] | * [[FAQ's|Common questions and answers about KDE3 and KDE4]] | ||
* [[Plasma | All about Plasma]] | * [[Plasma | All about Plasma]] | ||
* [[Glossary | Finding your way around a new language]] | * [[Glossary | Finding your way around a new language]] | ||
* [[Live CDs - a way to choose your distro]] | * [[Live CDs - a way to choose your distro]] | ||
* [[Getting_Help | How and where to find help]] | |||
Revision as of 10:45, 8 September 2008
So you are new to KDE or just want to see if there are some tricks you could use? Here is your introduction.
When you first start KDE, it can look differently depending on your KDE version, and distribution type. As an example, here is a screenshot from a SUSE Linux 11 installation using KDE:
How to open a console
Typically when reporting a problem in IRC or on a mailing list, your helpers will ask you to open a console. A console is a text-based window that you can use to give commands for your computer to execute. You can open a console by typing ALT_F2. An input box opens. Type
konsole
And a console will open. If this does not work, you may not have it installed. In this case, type ALT_F2 and call
xterm