Install KDE Plasma
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How to easily install KDE Plasma Desktop
Base Plasma
Run the following command in terminal:
sudo apt install plasma-desktop plasma-nm sddm-theme-breeze
The command will install Plasma and sddm login manager, you will be asked which manager to select as default:
Select sddm and hit ENTER. Should you wish to change this later, run:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure gdm3
KDE basics
Install basic stuff needed with the following command:
sudo apt install konsole dolphin dolphin-plugins gwenview ark kwrite okular okular-extra-backends spectacle filelight ffmpegthumbs kdegraphics-thumbnailers svgpart
konsole = terminal emulator
dolphin = file manager
gwenview = image viewer
ark = archive manager
kwrite = text editor
okular = document viewer
spectacle = screenshot tool
KDE various tools
sudo apt install kcalc kcharselect kcolorchooser kolourpaint kfind ktimer kompare kio-audiocd
KDE software center
Discover works quite well and can be used as a complete replacement for the GNOME Software Center.
sudo apt install discover
KDE network
sudo apt install kget ktorrent
KDE system tools
sudo apt install partitionmanager ksystemlog
KDE PIM stack
sudo apt install kdepim-addons kaddressbook kmail korganizer
Gstreamer Phonon backend
If you do not wish to use vlc backend (installed by default), install gstreamer backend and set it up in System settings:
sudo apt install phonon-backend-gstreamer
Webcam app
To test webcam.
sudo apt install kamoso
Replicant/Android phone helper
sudo apt install kdeconnect
- Last Author
- mladen
- Last Edited
- Jul 13 2018, 10:13