These pages talk about the basic KDE Plasma desktop. These applications are common programs usually found in base KDE Plasma 4 or 5 installations. They provide core desktop environment functionality. These KDE base programs allow users to operate, manage and control their desktop and programs easily and flexibly.
The Desktop and Panels | |
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Learn about the basics of the default settings, how to configure the panels and desktop to fit your preferences and how to add new features with downloadable content. |
KWin | |
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Discover KWin, KDE's reliable and flexible window manager with hardware accelerated effects for added beauty and usability. |
KRunner | |
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The traditional "Run Command" window has become a "power launcher" with not only command launching but also desktop search, a calculator and even online Wiki look ups. Find out how to use this new interface, called "KRunner", to streamline your workflow. |
System Settings | |
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The new control center for KDE platforms. |
Dolphin | |
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Discover Dolphin: the default, easy-to-use file manager in the KDE Plasma Desktop. |
Konqueror | |
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A power user's dream file manager, web browser and universal file viewer. |
Kate | |
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A simple but powerful text editor. |
Konsole | |
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A tabbed terminal emulator allowing the use of several shells or profiles. |
There are other parts of the KDE platform that work "under the hood" to give you the best desktop experience. You might be interested in knowing about them.