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KDE: The K Desktop Environment
The K Desktop Environment (KDE) is a graphical desktop, similar in function to the GNOME desktop
explored in the main text of the manual. It uses many of the same freatures as GNOME, including
icons, windows, menus, and a panel.
This appendix covers the basics of using KDE: system navigation, working with files and applications,
and customizing the desktop.
The KDE default desktop looks similar to Figure A-1.
If you would like to learn more about KDE, visit the official website at http://www.kde.org/.
A.1. Customizing KDE
The behavior and appearance of KDE is highly customizable. To open the Control Center, select
Main Menu => Preferences => Control Center. The following list explains some of the configura-
tion options in detail.
KDE Components
This section lets you configure the Konqueror file manager and customize certain file operations.
You can also associate files to applications that you prefer (for example, assigning all digital
music files to open in XMMS instead of the default player).
Appearance & Themes
This sections allows you to customize the visual aspect of your desktop environment. You can
customize background images and configure fonts, themes, icons, panel elements, screensavers,
Figure A-1. A Typical KDE Desktop
Appendix A.
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