An introduction to KDE

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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 desktop from the 4.x series, the latest version of the Software Compilation:



    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

    The World Waits For You

    Its so easy to give up on our dreams; its so easy to do what everybody expects us to be doing; its so easy to blend in, to be like everybody else, just another person in the crowd, having nothing interested to say, nothing interesting to show, nothing interesting to share with the world. Its so easy to stay in our comfort zone, away from our doubts, fears and worries; away from change and all that is unfamiliar; away from growth and evolution; away from all the opportunities life has to offer us; away from all that is beautiful, empowering and great away from life.

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    Simple Ways Of Dealing With Conflict

    Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life.

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    7 Ways to Deal With the Death of a Loved One

    How do you deal with death, the loss of a loved one when the pain is so strong; how can you let go of the people you once loved and still love so much; how can you accept the fact that you will never see those people ever again? How can you accept the idea of loss, of death?

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    10 Ways to Love Where You Live

    Community is not just for extroverts.For thousands of years, our ancestors lived in barrios, hamlets, neighborhoods, and villages. Yet in the time since our parents and grandparents were young, privacy has become so valued that many neighborhoods are not much more than houses in proximity.

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    7 Reasons Why Not Making Mistakes Is The Biggest Mistake

    The FEAR of being nothing, achieving nothing and becoming nothing should be way bigger than the fear of making mistakes.A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. ~ George Bernard Shaw

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