An introduction to KDE: Difference between revisions

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Welcome!

Welcome to the KDE community and to the UserBase wiki. Whether you are completely new to KDE software, a previous user or a current fan, these pages will help you learn more about both the KDE community and its software, as well as assist you in getting started. But first, something to whet your appetite!

Here's an example of a KDE desktop. Please take note that it may look differently depending on your version of the software, and distribution. As an example, here is a screenshot of a Plasma Desktop and the latest version of KDE Frameworks 5:

You can see more screenshots of current and previous releases in the Screenshots page.

Let's Go!

Now that we've got your attention, it's time to get to know KDE, up close and personal.

What is KDE? - Get to know what KDE is (and some other interesting things)
Quick Start - Whether you are just beginning to find your way around, or ready to contribute, this is your springboard
Glossary - Let's talk the KDE talk
Live CDs - Try out KDE software, without installing!
All about Plasma - Tame that funky, shiny new beast on your desktop
Getting Help - How and where to find help
KDE System Administration - Understand how things work inside the Plasma system.

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-So you are new to KDE or just want to see if there are some tricks you could use? Here is your introduction.
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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:
+== Welcome! == <!--T:1-->
-[[Image:Kdestart.png|500px|center]]
-= How to get help =
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-Join the irc channel #kde in freenode.
+Welcome to the KDE community and to the UserBase wiki. Whether you are completely new to KDE software, a previous user or a current fan, these pages will help you learn more about both the KDE community and its software, as well as assist you in getting started. But first, something to whet your appetite!
-= How to open a console =
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-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
+Here's an example of a KDE desktop. Please take note that it may look differently depending on your version of the software, and distribution. As an example, here is a screenshot of a Plasma Desktop and the latest version of KDE Frameworks 5:
- 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
-= More things you'll want to know =
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+[[File:Plasma_Desktop.png|600px|center]]
-** [[FAQ's|Common questions and answers]]
-** [[Plasma | All about Plasma]]
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-** [[Glossary | Finding your way around a new language]]
+You can see more screenshots of current and previous releases in the [http://www.kde.org/screenshots/ Screenshots] page.
-** [[Live CDs - a way to choose your distro]]
+== Let's Go! == <!--T:6-->
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+Now that we've got your attention, it's time to get to know KDE, up close and personal.</translate>
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+[[Special:myLanguage/What is KDE|What is KDE]]? - Get to know what KDE is (and some other interesting things)</translate>
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+[[Special:myLanguage/Quick_Start|Quick Start]] - Whether you are just beginning to find your way around, or ready to contribute, this is your springboard</translate>
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+[[Special:myLanguage/Glossary|Glossary]] - Let's talk the KDE talk</translate>
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+[[Special:myLanguage/Live CDs - a way to choose your distro|Live CDs]] - Try out KDE software, without installing!</translate>
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+[[Special:myLanguage/Plasma|All about Plasma]] - Tame that funky, shiny new beast on your desktop</translate>
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+[[Special:myLanguage/Getting_Help|Getting Help]] - How and where to find help</translate>
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+[[Special:myLanguage/KDE_System_Administration| KDE System Administration]] - Understand how things work inside the Plasma system.</translate>
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+[[Category:Getting Started]]
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