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==When common tasks feel strange== | ==When common tasks feel strange== | ||
If you are new to the Plasma Workspace it's likely that many common tasks will feel strange. Some things are completely new concepts, and other things are just done differently. There are screencasts of how to perform many plasma tasks at | If you are new to the Plasma Workspace it's likely that many common tasks will feel strange. Some things are completely new concepts, and other things are just done differently. There are screencasts of how to perform many plasma tasks at [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/FAQ/HowTo |this How-To page]]. | ||
==How do I install additional KDE software?== | ==How do I install additional KDE software?== | ||
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==File Management on Steroids== | ==File Management on Steroids== | ||
Dolphin is your new file manager, but it looks and feels very different from older file managers. Learn how to enable previews, give yourself quick access to the directories you use most, and choose how much detail you see about your files. All this and more | |||
'''[[Special:myLanguage/Dolphin|Dolphin]]''' is your new file manager, but it looks and feels very different from older file managers. Learn how to enable previews, give yourself quick access to the directories you use most, and choose how much detail you see about your files. All this and more [[Special:myLanguage/Dolphin/File_Management|in this File Management tutorial]] | |||
===Using a more traditional file manager=== | ===Using a more traditional file manager=== | ||
[[Special:myLanguage/Konqueror|Konqueror]] is primarily a web interface, but it can also function as a traditional file manager. If this is your preference, in '''System Settings''', go to the <menuchoice>Advanced tab</menuchoice> and click on <menuchoice>File Associations</menuchoice>. In the list of ''Known Types'', go to the ''inode/directory'' type. In the <menuchoice>General</menuchoice> tab at the right side of the window, select | |||
'''Konqueror''' in the ''Application Preference Order'' and click on the <menuchoice>Up</menuchoice> button until it is at the top. Click on <menuchoice>Apply</menuchoice> to save the changes. | |||
==Renaming Multiple Files== | ==Renaming Multiple Files== | ||
There are times when you need to rename a large number of files or folders at the same time. This is often referred to as "batch renaming," and can be accomplished a number of ways in KDE. | There are times when you need to rename a large number of files or folders at the same time. This is often referred to as "batch renaming," and can be accomplished a number of ways in KDE. | ||
=== With Dolphin === | === With Dolphin === | ||
Dolphin has a ability to rename multiple files by numbering them, though the functionality is currently limited and only useful in certain situations. One useful application would be renaming a set of photos. | |||
'''Dolphin''' has a ability to rename multiple files by numbering them, though the functionality is currently limited and only useful in certain situations. One useful application would be renaming a set of photos. [[Special:myLanguage/Dolphin/Batch_Rename|Here's how it's done]] | |||
=== With KRename === | === With KRename === | ||
KRename | '''[[Special:myLanguage/KRename|KRename]]''' has the ability to rename large numbers of files based on many different criteria, including search and replace, file properties, mp3 & ogg metadata, and many others. | ||
'''KRename''' can be found in the '''Kickoff''' menu in the ''Utilities'' section. It may be called "Bulk Rename". | |||
==Configuration Help== | ==Configuration Help== | ||
===Workspace=== | ===Workspace=== | ||
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====Full KDE on Small Screens (e.g. Netbooks==== | * [[Special:myLanguage/Workspace_Configuration/Desktop_Configuration|Tweak your Desktop|Tweak your Desktop]] | ||
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* [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Netbooks|The Plasma Netbook Interface]] is customised to make the most of the available space and automatically configures windowmanagement to give full room to applications. | |||
* [[Special:myLanguage/KWin#Using_with_small_screens_(eg_Netbooks)|KWin's page]] has hints for slimming down window decorations, making fonts smaller, and disabling tooltips in KMail. | |||
===Internet=== | ===Internet=== | ||
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* [[Special:myLanguage/Browser_Configuration|Tweak your Browser's appearance]] | |||
==Where did my Favourite Application go?== | ==Where did my Favourite Application go?== | ||
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* [[Special:myLanguage/Finding_Your_Application|Finding your Application]] Some applications have changed names when ported to the new KDE platforms. You may find your favourite on this page. | |||
[[Category:Tutorials]] | [[Category:Tutorials]] | ||
[[Category:Getting Started]] | [[Category:Getting Started]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:22, 28 September 2010
When common tasks feel strange
If you are new to the Plasma Workspace it's likely that many common tasks will feel strange. Some things are completely new concepts, and other things are just done differently. There are screencasts of how to perform many plasma tasks at this How-To page.
How do I install additional KDE software?
Installing software on your computer, whether with KDE SC or GNOME, largely depends on your distribution's software management system. Please consult with your distribution for more information.
How do I install drivers for wifi/video/other hardware?
Installing hardware drivers for networking or video is a task that most distributions take care of. Different distributions use different tools for configuring hardware. Please consult with your distribution first for more information.
File Management on Steroids
Dolphin is your new file manager, but it looks and feels very different from older file managers. Learn how to enable previews, give yourself quick access to the directories you use most, and choose how much detail you see about your files. All this and more in this File Management tutorial
Using a more traditional file manager
Konqueror is primarily a web interface, but it can also function as a traditional file manager. If this is your preference, in System Settings, go to the and click on . In the list of Known Types, go to the inode/directory type. In the tab at the right side of the window, select Konqueror in the Application Preference Order and click on the button until it is at the top. Click on to save the changes.
Renaming Multiple Files
There are times when you need to rename a large number of files or folders at the same time. This is often referred to as "batch renaming," and can be accomplished a number of ways in KDE.
With Dolphin
Dolphin has a ability to rename multiple files by numbering them, though the functionality is currently limited and only useful in certain situations. One useful application would be renaming a set of photos. Here's how it's done
With KRename
KRename has the ability to rename large numbers of files based on many different criteria, including search and replace, file properties, mp3 & ogg metadata, and many others.
KRename can be found in the Kickoff menu in the Utilities section. It may be called "Bulk Rename".
Configuration Help
Workspace
Full KDE on Small Screens (e.g. Netbooks)
- The Plasma Netbook Interface is customised to make the most of the available space and automatically configures windowmanagement to give full room to applications.
- KWin's page has hints for slimming down window decorations, making fonts smaller, and disabling tooltips in KMail.
Internet
Where did my Favourite Application go?
- Finding your Application Some applications have changed names when ported to the new KDE platforms. You may find your favourite on this page.