kdebase-3.1.4

Introduction to kdebase

kdebase is the second mandatory package (besides kdelibs) for the K Desktop Environment. It provides various applications and infrastructure files and libraries.

Package information

Installation of kdebase

Check to see if /lib/libmisc.la exists. If not, run:

ln -sf /usr/lib/libmisc.la /lib/libmisc.la

Install kdebase with:

./configure --prefix=/opt/kde-3.1.4 --disable-debug \
     --disable-dependency-tracking --disable-lametest --with-shadow &&
make &&
make install

Command explanations

--disable-lametest : Do not search for and use lame support. This package provides MP3 encoding. Omit this option if you installed lame.

--with-shadow : Use shadow password support.

Contents

Major programs in kdebase include kdesktop, kaddressbook, kappfinder, kcontrol, kdeprint, kdm, kfind, khelpcenter, khotkeys, kicker, klipper, kmenuedit, konqueror, konsole, kscreensaver and ktip

Description

kdesktop

kdesktop is the program that handles desktop icons, popup menus, and the screensaver system.

kaddressbook

kaddressbook is a simple addressbook.

kappfinder

kappfinderis an utility to add non-KDE applications to K-menu.

kcontrol

kcontrolis KDE Control Center.

kdeprint

kdeprint provides Print job administration.

kdm

kdm is the KDE Display manager (a replacement for xdm.

kfind

kfind is an utility to find files.

khelpcenter

khelpcenter is the KDE help tool.

khotkeys

khotkeys handles hot keys for KDE.

kicker

kicker is the KDE control panel.

klipper

klipper is a clipboard utility.

kmenuedit

kmenuedit is an utility to rearrange or add items to the K-menu.

konqueror

konqueror is a filesystem and Web browser.

konsole

konsole is a highly configurable X terminal emulator.

kscreensaver

kscreensaver is a program to set up screensavers.

ktip

ktip is a wizard to provide hints and KDE information.