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    [[Image:Applications-other.png|left|96px|Applications]] The KDE projects ships over a hundred applications for almost every need and interest. There are applications for viewing and editing images as well as organizing your photo collection. There are programs for playing videos and managing your music collection. There are also educational programs for students and teachers, as well as games to entertain you for hours. KDE even comes with its own office and productivity suites!
    [[Image:Applications-other.png|left|96px|Applications]] The KDE community ships over a hundred applications for almost every need and interest. There are applications for viewing and editing images as well as organizing your photo collection. There are programs for playing videos and managing your music collection. There are also educational programs for students and teachers, as well as games to entertain you for hours. KDE SC even comes with its own office and productivity suites!




    And if that's not enough, there are literally hundreds of KDE applications that are available from [http://www.kde-apps.org KDE-Apps.org] for you to try out and use.
    And if that's not enough, there are literally hundreds of applications that are available from [http://www.kde-apps.org KDE-Apps.org] for you to try out and use.


    This page gives an overview of the different kinds of application that KDE offers, grouped by function or use. If you want to see a full list of these applications, go over to the [[Applications/List|Full List]]. Also check the [[table of equivalent applications]].
    This page gives an overview of the different kinds of application that KDE offers, grouped by function or use. If you want to see a full list of these applications, go over to the [[Applications/List|Full List]]. Also check the [[table of equivalent applications]].
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Desktop|The Desktop]]'''</big>
    : These applications provide the core functionality of a basic KDE desktop, giving you the power to manage and customize your desktop to your liking. These are probably the most common programs you'll be using for day-to-day tasks.
    : These applications provide the core functionality of a basic Desktop, giving you the power to manage and customize your desktop to your liking. These are probably the most common programs you'll be using for day-to-day tasks.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Internet|Internet & Networking]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Internet|Internet & Networking]]'''</big>
    : No computer is an island these days. KDE has some apps that let you receive and send data to other computers, whether it be on the Internet or on a local network, giving you access to the world.
    : No computer is an island these days. KDE SC has some apps that let you receive and send data to other computers, whether it be on the Internet or on a local network, giving you access to the world.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Graphics|Graphics & Imaging]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Graphics|Graphics & Imaging]]'''</big>
    : If a picture is worth a thousand words, then hundreds of images would say millions. KDE provides programs that let you view and manage your images and photos, view different kinds of documents, as well as to create your own images.
    : If a picture is worth a thousand words, then hundreds of images would say millions. KDE SC provides programs that let you view and manage your images and photos, view different kinds of documents, as well as to create your own images.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Multimedia|Multimedia]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Multimedia|Multimedia]]'''</big>
    : Transform your desktop into a mini-media center. Play your music, watch your videos, manage your collections, or back them up on CDs and DVDs. Liven up your experience with KDE's multimedia selection.
    : Transform your desktop into a mini-media center. Play your music, watch your videos, manage your collections, or back them up on CDs and DVDs. Liven up your experience with KDE SC's multimedia selection.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Office|Office & Productivity]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Office|Office & Productivity]]'''</big>
    : Get organized with KDE! With a standards-compliant office, productivity and groupware applications, as well as other useful tools, KDE helps you take control not only of your computer, but your life and work as well.
    : Get organized with KDE software! With a standards-compliant office, productivity and groupware applications, as well as other useful tools, KDE software helps you take control not only of your computer, but your life and work as well.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Education|Education]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Education|Education]]'''</big>
    : KDE isn't only for the big guys and gals. Whether it be in between atoms, or across the globe, or even beyond the stars, KDE helps strive for a brighter future with a whole bunch of educational applications for kids and students, as well as aids for teachers and parents.  
    : KDE software isn't only for the big guys and gals. Whether it be in between atoms, or across the globe, or even beyond the stars, our software helps strive for a brighter future with a whole bunch of educational applications for kids and students, as well as aids for teachers and parents.  
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/System|System Administration]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/System|System Administration]]'''</big>
    : Be the king or queen of your own castle as KDE gives you the tools to be the master of your own computer. From system monitors to consoles to system settings, KDE lets you take control.
    : Be the king or queen of your own castle as KDE SC gives you the tools to be the master of your own computer. From system monitors to consoles to system settings, KDE SC lets you take control.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Utilities|Utilities & Tools]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Utilities|Utilities & Tools]]'''</big>
    : KDE provides dozens of tools that add value to your desktop. They may not be big or sophisticated, but these KDE utilities are a class of their own, providing convenience and power to your everyday computing.
    : KDE SC provides dozens of tools that add value to your desktop. They may not be big or sophisticated, but these utilities are a class of their own, providing convenience and power to your everyday computing.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Games|Games & Toys]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Games|Games & Toys]]'''</big>
    : All work and no play makes for a stressful life. That's why KDE provides a variety of games to keep you entertained and even occupied for hours. Pick a card, avoid bouncing balls, or even conquer the world, all from the convenience of your computer. Be careful though, you might become addicted.
    : All work and no play makes for a stressful life. That's why KDESC provides a variety of games to keep you entertained and even occupied for hours. Pick a card, avoid bouncing balls, or even conquer the world, all from the convenience of your computer. Be careful though, you might become addicted.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Development|Development & Programming]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Development|Development & Programming]]'''</big>
    : A Free Software project such as KDE wouldn't be complete without tools to create software. KDE's rich software ecosystem includes applications to make programmer's lives a lot easier, from simple file comparison tools to a full-blown Integrated Development Environment.
    : A Free Software project such as the KDE Software Compilation wouldn't be complete without tools to create software. The rich software ecosystem includes applications to make programmer's lives a lot easier, from simple file comparison tools to a full-blown Integrated Development Environment.
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    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Accessibility|Accessibility]]'''</big>
    </imagemap> || <big>'''[[Applications/Accessibility|Accessibility]]'''</big>
    : KDE cares for its users, whatever age, gender, race, or physical condition. It provides tools, both built-in utilities and standalone applications that enable people with physical handicaps to still be able to use their computers easily and efficiently.
    : The KDE community cares for its users, whatever age, gender, race, or physical condition. It provides tools, both built-in utilities and standalone applications that enable people with physical handicaps to still be able to use their computers easily and efficiently.
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    Revision as of 14:11, 10 December 2009

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    KDE Applications Catalogue

    Your one-stop shop for all your application needs


    Applications
    Applications

    The KDE community ships over a hundred applications for almost every need and interest. There are applications for viewing and editing images as well as organizing your photo collection. There are programs for playing videos and managing your music collection. There are also educational programs for students and teachers, as well as games to entertain you for hours. KDE SC even comes with its own office and productivity suites!


    And if that's not enough, there are literally hundreds of applications that are available from KDE-Apps.org for you to try out and use.

    This page gives an overview of the different kinds of application that KDE offers, grouped by function or use. If you want to see a full list of these applications, go over to the Full List. Also check the table of equivalent applications.


    The Desktop
    These applications provide the core functionality of a basic Desktop, giving you the power to manage and customize your desktop to your liking. These are probably the most common programs you'll be using for day-to-day tasks.
     
    Internet & Networking
    No computer is an island these days. KDE SC has some apps that let you receive and send data to other computers, whether it be on the Internet or on a local network, giving you access to the world.
     
    Graphics & Imaging
    If a picture is worth a thousand words, then hundreds of images would say millions. KDE SC provides programs that let you view and manage your images and photos, view different kinds of documents, as well as to create your own images.
     
    Multimedia
    Transform your desktop into a mini-media center. Play your music, watch your videos, manage your collections, or back them up on CDs and DVDs. Liven up your experience with KDE SC's multimedia selection.
     
    Office & Productivity
    Get organized with KDE software! With a standards-compliant office, productivity and groupware applications, as well as other useful tools, KDE software helps you take control not only of your computer, but your life and work as well.
     
    Education
    KDE software isn't only for the big guys and gals. Whether it be in between atoms, or across the globe, or even beyond the stars, our software helps strive for a brighter future with a whole bunch of educational applications for kids and students, as well as aids for teachers and parents.
     
    System Administration
    Be the king or queen of your own castle as KDE SC gives you the tools to be the master of your own computer. From system monitors to consoles to system settings, KDE SC lets you take control.
     
    Utilities & Tools
    KDE SC provides dozens of tools that add value to your desktop. They may not be big or sophisticated, but these utilities are a class of their own, providing convenience and power to your everyday computing.
     
    Games & Toys
    All work and no play makes for a stressful life. That's why KDESC provides a variety of games to keep you entertained and even occupied for hours. Pick a card, avoid bouncing balls, or even conquer the world, all from the convenience of your computer. Be careful though, you might become addicted.
     
    Development & Programming
    A Free Software project such as the KDE Software Compilation wouldn't be complete without tools to create software. The rich software ecosystem includes applications to make programmer's lives a lot easier, from simple file comparison tools to a full-blown Integrated Development Environment.
     
    Accessibility
    The KDE community cares for its users, whatever age, gender, race, or physical condition. It provides tools, both built-in utilities and standalone applications that enable people with physical handicaps to still be able to use their computers easily and efficiently.


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