can i install kde on ubuntu?

[24dhruv]

can i install kde on ubuntu if yes then can i run both desktop environments together?how?please tell here if u know

[Zorael]

Certainly!

If you open up Synaptic and tag the kubuntu-desktop package, you will get a complete Kubuntu installation alongside your current one. That includes all applications and artwork, including the boot splash screen.

If you only want to try out KDE, tag kde-core for installation; that will pull all the necessary dependencies. You'll miss out on the neato *experience*, but if you're not sure you'll like the environment you may want to start small.

During installation it will ask you what login manager you want as your default; gdm (GNOME) or kdm (KDE, duh). The choice is mostly cosmetic for the end user - you'll get an Ubuntu theme if gdm and a KDE4 theme if kdm.

When logging in, you can pick between GNOME and KDE in the "Sessions" dropdown menu.

[24dhruv]

which one is better? and how to remove one of them after install isit jjust about uninstalling a package?

[OrangeCrate]

Installing KDE on Ubuntu...

http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/kde

[nahian]

I've installed kubuntu-desktop package & kde-core also
but the theame dosent change
only I got some extra icon package & kubuntu softwares
but how can I change my desktop look like kubuntu
thank you

[oldos2er]

You need to log out, change session, then log back in.

[jastonas]

Be careful.. it might get messy! Too many programs are installed, icons will change etc etc..

[Captain_tux]

Which one is better?

They each have their pros and cons, but that's entirely up to you... YOUR user experience is what matters.

[tubunu]

Be careful.. it might get messy! Too many programs are installed, icons will change etc etc..

Is there any way of avoiding the mess? New Jaunty should have a feature separating KDE menu options from GNOME. Would anyone agree?

[tubunu]

What is the status of installing kde-desktop on top of Ubuntu? 9.04 RC and 9.04 beta users, please share your experience.

[afazel]

I've done this, but the resolution is all messed up. I've been running Ubuntu on my 1080p TV and it's fine, but when I log into a KDE session, nothing seems to fit anywhere.

To make matters worse, the Google has failed me for the first time ever

[Sjums07]

DONT!!! this isn't a positive experience :P you could just use the KDE apps like kate, konversation etc. :p much better :D

[tubunu]

That's what I thought.. Thanks.