An introduction to KDE

Welcome!

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

Here's an example of what KDE looks like. Please take note that it may look differently depending on your KDE version, and distribution. As an example, here is a screenshot of KDE 4, the latest version of KDE:

You can see more screenshots of current and previous KDE releases in the KDE 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 stuff)
• What is UserBase? - Find out what treasures this site holds
• Frequently asked questions - Common questions and answers about KDE
• Glossary - Let's talk the KDE talk
• Live CDs - Try out KDE, without installing!
• All about Plasma - Tame that funky, shiny new beast on your desktop
• Getting Help - How and where to find help