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== Welcome! ==
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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!
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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:
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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!


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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:


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You can see more screenshots of current and previous KDE releases in the [http://www.kde.org/screenshots/ KDE Screenshots] page.


== Let's Go! ==
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You can see more screenshots of current and previous releases in the [http://www.kde.org/screenshots/ Screenshots] page.


Now that we've got your attention, it's time to get to know KDE, up close and personal.
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* [[What is KDE]]? - Get to know what KDE is (and some other interesting stuff)
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* [[UserBase| What is UserBase?]] - Find out what treasures this site holds
Now that we've got your attention, it's time to get to know KDE, up close and personal.</translate>
* [[FAQ's|Frequently asked questions]] - Common questions and answers about KDE
 
* [[Glossary | Glossary]] - Let's talk the KDE talk
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* [[Live CDs - a way to choose your distro|Live CDs]] - Try out KDE, without installing!
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* [[Plasma | All about Plasma]] - Tame that funky, shiny new beast on your desktop
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* [[Getting_Help | Getting Help]] - How and where to find help
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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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Latest revision as of 04:09, 27 June 2023

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.