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= The KDE Desktop =
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[[Image:Category-user-desktop.png|left|64px]] These is your basic KDE desktop. These applications are common programs usually found in any base KDE installation and provide the core functionality of any working system. These KDE base programs allow you to use, manage, and control your desktop and programs with ease and flexibility.  
== The KDE Plasma Desktop == <!--T:1-->
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[[Image:Category-user-desktop.png|left|64px]] <!--T:10-->
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These pages talk about the basic KDE Plasma desktop. These applications are common programs usually found in base KDE SC 4 or Plasma 5 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.</translate>




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=== The Workspace === <!--T:50-->
== The Applications ==
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<!--T:4-->
{|style="width:75%" cellpadding="4"
:{|
|<imagemap>
|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/Plasma|<translate><!--T:60-->
Image:Kwin.png|48px
The Desktop and Panels</translate>]]</h4>
default [[KWin]]
|-
desc none
|[[Image:Plasma.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/Plasma]]||<translate><!--T:16-->
</imagemap>||'''[[KWin]]'''
Learn about the basics of the default settings, how to configure the panels and desktop to fit your preferences and how to add new features with downloadable content.</translate>
:KDE's reliable and flexible window manager, now with 3D effects.
|-
|-
|<imagemap>
|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/KWin|<translate><!--T:61-->
Image:Plasma.png|48px
KWin</translate>]]</h4>
default [[Plasma]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Plasma]]'''
:The KDE desktop shell and workspace, providing both the desktop and the panel.
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|-
|<imagemap>
|[[Image:Kwin.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/KWin]]||<translate><!--T:13-->
Image:System-file-manager.png|48px
Discover KWin, KDE's reliable and flexible window manager with hardware accelerated effects for added beauty and usability.</translate>
default [[Dolphin]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Dolphin]]'''
:An easy to use file manager.
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|-
|<imagemap>
|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Krunner|<translate><!--T:62-->
Image:Konqueror.png|48px
KRunner</translate>]]</h4>
default [[Konqueror]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Konqueror]]'''
:A file manager, web browser and universal file viewer.
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|-
|<imagemap>
|[[Image:System-run.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/KRunner]]||
Image:Preferences-system.png|48px
<translate><!--T:37-->
default [[System Settings]]
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 new interface, called "KRunner", to streamline your workflow.</translate>
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[System Settings]]'''
:The new control center for KDE
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|-
|<imagemap>
|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings|<translate><!--T:63-->
Image:Kwrite.png|48px
System Settings</translate>]]</h4>
default [[KWrite]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[KWrite]]'''
:A simple text editor.
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|-
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|[[Image:Preferences-system.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/System Settings]]||
Image:Utilities-terminal.png|48px
<translate><!--T:25-->
default [[Konsole]]
The new control center for KDE platforms.</translate>
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Konsole]]'''
:A tabbed terminal emulator allowing the use of several shells or profiles.
|}
|}


== The Pillars of KDE ==
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There are other parts of KDE that work under the hood to give you the best desktop experience. You might be interested in knowing about them.
=== The Applications === <!--T:3-->
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{|style="width:75%" cellpadding="4"
:{|
|<imagemap>
|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/Dolphin|<translate><!--T:64-->
Image:Oxygen.png|32px
Dolphin</translate>]]</h4>
default [[Glossary#Oxygen|Oxygen]]
|-
desc none
|[[Image:System-file-manager.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/Dolphin]]||<translate><!--T:19-->
</imagemap>||'''[[Glossary#Oxygen|Oxygen]]'''
Discover Dolphin: the default, easy-to-use file manager in the KDE Plasma Desktop.</translate>
:Gives your desktop a refreshing and breath-taking visual appearance.
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|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/Konqueror|<translate><!--T:65-->
Konqueror</translate>]]</h4>
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|[[Image:Konqueror.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/Konqueror]]||<translate><!--T:22-->
A power user's dream file manager, web browser and universal file viewer.</translate>
|-
|-
|<imagemap>
|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/KWrite|<translate><!--T:66-->
Image:Preferences-desktop-sound.png|32px
Kate</translate>]]</h4>
default [[Glossary#Phonon|Phonon]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Glossary#Phonon|Phonon]]'''
:Brings the magic of sound and video into your desktop.
|-
|-
|<imagemap>
|[[Image:Kate.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/KWrite]]||<translate><!--T:28-->
Image:Preferences-system.png|32px
A simple but powerful text editor.</translate>
default [[Glossary#Solid|Solid]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Glossary#Solid|Solid]]'''
:Helps make your hardware just work.
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|-
|<imagemap>
|colspan="2"|<h4>[[Special:myLanguage/Konsole|<translate><!--T:67-->
Image:Nepomuk.png|32px
Konsole</translate>]]</h4>
default [[Glossary#Nepomuk|Nepomuk]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Glossary#Nepomuk|Nepomuk]]'''
:Attaches meaning and order to your files.
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|<imagemap>
|[[Image:Utilities-terminal.png|48px|link=Special:myLanguage/Konsole]]||<translate><!--T:40-->
Image:Strigi.png|32px
A tabbed terminal emulator allowing the use of several shells or profiles.</translate>
default [[Glossary#Strigi|Strigi]]
desc none
</imagemap>||'''[[Glossary#Strigi|Strigi]]'''
:Makes sure you never misplace a file again.
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|}
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==== The Pillars of a KDE Platform ==== <!--T:5-->
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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.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:46-->
[[Special:myLanguage/Breeze|Breeze]] is the default Plasma 5 theme, which gives your desktop a modern, clean visual experience.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:42-->
[[Special:myLanguage/Glossary#Phonon|Phonon]] brings the magic of sound and video into your desktop.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:43-->
[[Special:myLanguage/Solid|Solid]] helps make your hardware just work.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:44-->
[[Special:myLanguage/Baloo|Baloo]] attaches meaning and order to your files.</translate>
<translate><!--T:9-->
[[Category:Applications]]
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 10 November 2023

The KDE Plasma Desktop

These pages talk about the basic KDE Plasma desktop. These applications are common programs usually found in base KDE SC 4 or Plasma 5 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 Workspace

The Desktop and Panels

Learn about the basics of the default settings, how to configure the panels and desktop to fit your preferences and how to add new features with downloadable content.

KWin

Discover KWin, KDE's reliable and flexible window manager with hardware accelerated effects for added beauty and usability.

KRunner

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 new interface, called "KRunner", to streamline your workflow.

System Settings

The new control center for KDE platforms.


The Applications

Dolphin

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.

Kate

A simple but powerful text editor.

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.

  • Breeze is the default Plasma 5 theme, which gives your desktop a modern, clean visual experience.
  • Phonon brings the magic of sound and video into your desktop.
  • Solid helps make your hardware just work.
  • Baloo attaches meaning and order to your files.