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The KDE Plasma Desktop

This is the basic KDE Plasma desktop. These applications are common programs usually found in base KDE SC 4 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 Applications

	Wndow Management Discover KWin, the KDE platform's reliable and flexible window manager, now with 3D effects.
	The Desktop and Panels Discover the basics of the default settings, how to configure them to fit your preferences and how to add new features with downloadable content.
	The Run Window 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 interface (called "KRunner") to streamline your workflow.
	System Settings The new control center for KDE platforms.
	File Management Discover Dolphin: the default, easy-to-use file manager in the KDE Plasma Desktop.
	Konqueror A power user's dream file manager, web browser and universal file viewer.
	KWrite A simple text editor.
	Kickoff Kickoff is the default application launcher in KDE SC 4.
	Lancelot Lancelot is a powerful application launcher for KDE SC 4 which also allows launch menus to be placed on the panel.
	Konsole A tabbed terminal emulator allowing the use of several shells or profiles.

The Pillars of a KDE Platform

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.

Oxygen gives your desktop a refreshing and breath-taking visual appearance.
Phonon brings the magic of sound and video into your desktop.
Solid helps make your hardware just work.
Nepomuk attaches meaning and order to your files.
Strigi makes sure you never misplace a file again.

Back to Applications

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