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    == Install KDE software ==
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    To install KDE software we recommend using the means of your distribution. [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/find your distribution_name|Here is how you find your distribution's name]].
    == Install KDE software == <!--T:1-->


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    To install KDE software we recommend using the means of your distribution. [http://www.linuxintro.org/wiki/Find_out_your_distribution Here is how you find your distribution's name and version].


    == Using Package Managers ==
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    === openSUSE ===
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    You find openSUSE's package management tool in the <menuchoice>Computer</menuchoice> tab of the start menu. Open that and click on the <menuchoice>Software management</menuchoice> icon to start the package manager.
    == From the GUI == <!--T:4-->
    === Discover ===


    [[Image:Yast-package-management-1.png|center|500px|thumb|Searching for Kate; libkate1 is already installed, kate has been marked for installation.]]
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    Discover is the KDE Software Center and work with all the distribution supporting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppStream AppStream] (Ubuntu, Debian, Arch-Linux,  OpenSUSE, Red Hat, Fedora, ...). If you want more info about discover, visit the [[Special:myLanguage/Discover|discover]] page.


    Use the search field to find the package that you wish to install; you can search on the package name or the package description, and you only need to enter part of the name. You will then be presented with a list of packages matching your search. Click the selection boxes for the packages to to be installed and then click <menuchoice>Accept</menuchoice>. See [http://en.opensuse.org/Package_management this page] for more on package management and openSUSE.


    Alternatively, you can use [[Special:myLanguage/KPackageKit|KPackageKit]] for installing software in openSUSE.
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    [[File:Discover-package-management.png|center|500px|thumb|Searching for KDE in Discover.]]


    === Ubuntu/Kubuntu ===
    === openSUSE - YaST === <!--T:5-->


    In Kubuntu the default way to install software is using [[Special:myLanguage/KPackageKit|KPackageKit]] (as of Kubuntu 11.04, this may change in future releases). Most software installation is described in the [[Special:myLanguage/KPackageKit|KPackageKit]] article.
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    In openSUSE, you have the choice between using discover and YaST software management tool.  


    The only real difference is in choosing sources for your software. Kubuntu is set up already with most of what you should need, but if you are instructed to add another software source then you need to go to <menuchoice>Settings</menuchoice> tab to the left side of the KPackageKit window. If the software source is not already listed (see screenshot below) then you can click on <menuchoice>Edit origins</menuchoice> towards the bottom of the window.
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    You find openSUSE's package management tool in the <menuchoice>Computer</menuchoice> tab of the start menu. Open that and click on the <menuchoice>Software management</menuchoice> icon to start the package manager.


    [[Image:Kubuntu1.png|center|500px|thumb|Browsing software sources in KPackageKit. If you want to add another one, click on "Edit origins" button.]]
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    [[File:Yast-package-management-1.png|center|500px|thumb|Searching for KDE in the YaST sofware management.]]


    You will be prompted for your user account password and then see a window like this:
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    Use the search field to find the package that you wish to install; you can search on the package name or the package description, and you only need to enter part of the name. You will then be presented with a list of packages matching your search. Click the selection boxes for the packages to be installed and then click <menuchoice>Accept</menuchoice>. See [http://en.opensuse.org/Package_management this page] for more on package management and openSUSE.


    [[Image:|center|500px|thumb|Searching for Kate; libkate1 is already installed, kate has been marked for installation.]]
    === Windows Store === <!--T:42-->


    You normally do not need to change these setttings. The software sources can be added by going to the <menuchoice>Other software</menuchoice> tab, where you can click on the add button and type (or copy and paste) the software source address in the dialog that opens:
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    Some KDE applications are also available in the Windows Store. For example, you can buy [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/krita/9n6x57zgrw96 Krita] a digital painting software or [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/kstars/9pprz2qhlxtg KStars].


    [[Image:|center|500px|thumb|Searching for Kate; libkate1 is already installed, kate has been marked for installation.]]
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    [[File:WindowsStoreKrita.png|center|500px]]


    === Fedora ===
    == From the command line == <!--T:27-->


    <code>yumex</code> will start the graphical package manager. When you start it, the first thing it will do is check to see whether you need any updatesUsually it is best to accept all the updatesIf you click on Groups above the file list you will see it re-ordered, showing how a group of packages can be installed by a single click. Look for the cursor in the left panel, touching the arrow:
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    If you find that using a package manager is unbearably slow, you will want to use command-line installation. This is much faster, but the disadvantage is that you need to know the exact name of the package you want to installEach system has helpful commands for searching, for instance, so try using the first word of install command below, with --help appendedAs an example, <code>yum --help</code> will list the commands you can use for Fedora, but they are many and can be confusing at first.


    === openSUSE === <!--T:29-->


    [[Image:PackageManager.png|center|500px|thumb]]
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    With openSUSE you install software using '''zypper'''
    Clicking on the arrow-head rotates it,listing the package options for that group. This is where you can install the base KDE if it wasn't installed originally.
    for example to install [[Special:myLanguage/KWrite|KWrite]] you will [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and enter
     
    <code>zypper in kwrite</code>.
    === Mageia/Mandriva  ===


    KDE is the default desktop in Mageia and Mandriva. You can install KDE software using '''Mageia/Mandriva Control Center''' (<code>mcc</code>). Just use <menuchoice>Favorites -> Mageia/Mandriva Control Center</menuchoice> then go to <menuchoice>Software Management -> Install & Remove Software</menuchoice> page and choose <menuchoice>Graphical desktop -> KDE</menuchoice>. Standalone graphical installer can be launched from [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Krunner|KRunner]], just enter <code>drakrpm</code> into the in[ut box.
    === Ubuntu === <!--T:31-->


    [[Image:mcc_drakrpm.png|center|500px|thumb|Installing [[Special:myLanguage/Kdenlive|Kdenlive]] from Mageia Control Center.]]
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    With Ubuntu Linux you install software using '''apt'''. For example to install [[Special:myLanguage/KWrite|KWrite]] you will [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and enter
    <code>sudo apt install kwrite</code>


    Alternatively, you can use '''urpmi''' to install KDE software from command line.
    === Fedora === <!--T:33-->


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    Fedora uses '''dnf''' so to install [[Special:myLanguage/KWrite|KWrite]] you would [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and type <code>dnf install kwrite</code>  If you are unsure of the name of a package, you can use ''dnf list'' with wildcards to see all the packages with a word as part of the package name &mdash; for example <code>dnf list *network*</code> will list all available packages with "network" as part of the name.  Casting even wider, <code>dnf search mpeg</code> will list all packages that either have ''mpeg'' in the name or in the description of the package.


    === Other distros ===
    === Gentoo === <!--T:46-->


    Other distros will offer a package manager. You will need to find it from your menu, but once found, one of these descriptions above should have something similar to yours. If in doubt, ask on [[IRC_Channels|IRC]] and someone will help you. If you've never used IRC, here is a [[How_to_chat_with_other_KDE_users|guide to starting to chat]] with other users.
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    With Gentoo you install software using '''emerge''', e.g. for [[Special:myLanguage/KWrite|KWrite]] you would [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and type <code>emerge --ask kwrite</code> (using ''--ask'' to get an overview of necessary dependencies and '''USE flag''' options before confirming). If you are unsure of the name of a package, you can use ''emerge --search'' to see all the packages with a word as part of the package name &mdash; e.g. <code>emerge --search network</code> will list all available packages with "network" as part of the name.


    == From the command line ==
    === Mageia === <!--T:35-->


    If you find that using a package manager is unbearably slow, you will want to use command-line installation. This is much faster, but the disadvantage is that you need to know the exact name of the package you want to install.  Each system has helpful commands for searching, for instance, so try using the first word of install command below, with --help appended.  As an example, <code>yum --help</code> will list the commands you can use for Fedora, but they are many and can be confusing at first.
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    You can use '''urpmi''' to install KDE software from a command line.  Other useful commands can be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urpmi Wikipedia's Urpmi page]
    === openSUSE ===
     
    With openSUSE you install software using ''zypper''
    for example to install [[Special:myLanguage/KWrite|KWrite]] you will [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and enter
    <code>zypper in kwrite</code>. In older installations of openSUSE, ''yast'' was used like this: <code>yast -i kwrite</code>. You can still use ''yast'' if you prefer.


    === Ubuntu ===
    === OpenMandriva Lx === <!--T:49-->


    With Ubuntu Linux you install software using ''apt-get''. For example to install [[KWrite|KWrite]] you will [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and enter
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    <code>sudo apt-get install kwrite</code>
    Most KDE software is installed already - you can use '''dnf''' to install additional packages. If you know what a package is called, you can use e.g. <code>dnf --refresh install kwrite</code>. If you don't know the package name, you can use <code>dnf --refresh search '*kde*'</code> to search (this example lists all packages that have "kde" as part of their name or description).
    You can also use <code>discover</code> or <code>dnfdragora</code> as graphical frontends to package installation.


    === Fedora ===
    === Arch linux and Manjaro === <!--T:44-->


    Fedora uses ''yum'' so to install [[KWrite|KWrite]] you would [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and type <code>yum install kwrite</code>
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    With Arch linux and arch linux based distribution like Manjaro, you can install software using the '''pacman''' utility. For example to install [[Special:myLanguage/KWrite|KWrite]] you will [[Special:MyLanguage/Tutorials/Open_a_console|open a console]] and enter
    <code>sudo pacman -S kwrite</code>


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    Install KDE software

    To install KDE software we recommend using the means of your distribution. Here is how you find your distribution's name and version.

    Tip

    When you see mono-spaced text on a gray background like this that is something that you need to type in, exactly as it appears there.

    From the GUI

    Discover

    Discover is the KDE Software Center and work with all the distribution supporting AppStream (Ubuntu, Debian, Arch-Linux, OpenSUSE, Red Hat, Fedora, ...). If you want more info about discover, visit the discover page.


    Searching for KDE in Discover.

    openSUSE - YaST

    In openSUSE, you have the choice between using discover and YaST software management tool.

    You find openSUSE's package management tool in the Computer tab of the start menu. Open that and click on the Software management icon to start the package manager.

    Searching for KDE in the YaST sofware management.

    Use the search field to find the package that you wish to install; you can search on the package name or the package description, and you only need to enter part of the name. You will then be presented with a list of packages matching your search. Click the selection boxes for the packages to be installed and then click Accept. See this page for more on package management and openSUSE.

    Windows Store

    Some KDE applications are also available in the Windows Store. For example, you can buy Krita a digital painting software or KStars.

    From the command line

    If you find that using a package manager is unbearably slow, you will want to use command-line installation. This is much faster, but the disadvantage is that you need to know the exact name of the package you want to install. Each system has helpful commands for searching, for instance, so try using the first word of install command below, with --help appended. As an example, yum --help will list the commands you can use for Fedora, but they are many and can be confusing at first.

    openSUSE

    With openSUSE you install software using zypper for example to install KWrite you will open a console and enter zypper in kwrite.

    Ubuntu

    With Ubuntu Linux you install software using apt. For example to install KWrite you will open a console and enter sudo apt install kwrite

    Fedora

    Fedora uses dnf so to install KWrite you would open a console and type dnf install kwrite If you are unsure of the name of a package, you can use dnf list with wildcards to see all the packages with a word as part of the package name — for example dnf list *network* will list all available packages with "network" as part of the name. Casting even wider, dnf search mpeg will list all packages that either have mpeg in the name or in the description of the package.

    Gentoo

    With Gentoo you install software using emerge, e.g. for KWrite you would open a console and type emerge --ask kwrite (using --ask to get an overview of necessary dependencies and USE flag options before confirming). If you are unsure of the name of a package, you can use emerge --search to see all the packages with a word as part of the package name — e.g. emerge --search network will list all available packages with "network" as part of the name.

    Mageia

    You can use urpmi to install KDE software from a command line. Other useful commands can be found at Wikipedia's Urpmi page

    OpenMandriva Lx

    Most KDE software is installed already - you can use dnf to install additional packages. If you know what a package is called, you can use e.g. dnf --refresh install kwrite. If you don't know the package name, you can use dnf --refresh search '*kde*' to search (this example lists all packages that have "kde" as part of their name or description). You can also use discover or dnfdragora as graphical frontends to package installation.

    Arch linux and Manjaro

    With Arch linux and arch linux based distribution like Manjaro, you can install software using the pacman utility. For example to install KWrite you will open a console and enter sudo pacman -S kwrite