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KDE 4 out, and my, it looks gorgeous!

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jgpaiva:
Thanks a lot for your opinion, 40hz :D
I can't wait to test kde 4.1 ;)

40hz:
Thanks a lot for your opinion, 40hz :D
I can't wait to test kde 4.1 ;)
-jgpaiva (August 11, 2008, 09:58 AM)
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My pleasure. Always happy to share my misunderstandings and lack of expertise! ;D

You might want to take a look at these articles (pro):

http://www.linux.com/feature/142661

http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/features/article.php/3761781/KDE+4.1+Review:+The+Rocky+Road+of+the+New+KDE.htm

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080729-kde-4-1-delivers-a-next-gen-desktop-linux-experience.html

And this one (con):

http://www.deviceguru.com/2008/07/31/kde-410-disappoints/

A friend pointed me to this link for an easy way to install it if you're running Ubuntu.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-To-Install-KDE-4-1-On-Ubuntu-8-04-91034.shtml

Can't vouch for it since I did it the hard way, like always. But friend said it worked perfectly for her. Please note she did it immediately after a clean installation from CD. Your mileage may vary if you're installing on top of an existing copy (i.e. not recommended).

Luck :Thmbsup:

40hz:
On a quasi-related note: if you're just looking for an alternate desktop to what you're using, check out this article - 20 Most Nimble and Simple X Window Managers for Linux

Link: http://www.junauza.com/2008/08/20-most-nimble-and-simple-x-window.html

Although these are small footprint desktop managers, they don't lack in features or innovation. Some (Fluxbox et al) rival the functionality of the bigger desktops. Some of them (like Rat Poison which doesn't use a mouse at all) border on the bizarre.

And just because they're small doesn't mean they lack in eye candy. This is an example of OpenBox:

jgpaiva:
40hz: Thanks a lot for the links!
I read the "con" review, and from what I understand, the problem was that the reviewer didn't make a clean install, just updated 4.0, or something like that. Good thing I haven't installed 4.0 on my ubuntu machine, I hope I won't have problems installing :)

40hz:
40hz: Thanks a lot for the links!
I read the "con" review, and from what I understand, the problem was that the reviewer didn't make a clean install, just updated 4.0, or something like that. Good thing I haven't installed 4.0 on my ubuntu machine, I hope I won't have problems installing :)
-jgpaiva (August 11, 2008, 03:54 PM)
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I'll burn a new incense stick in front of my stuffed penguin for you.

Best luck - and let us all know how it works out. :)

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