install KDE without kubuntu-desktop

[kainalu]

Is there a way to install KDE without the installation of kubuntu-desktop and the re-branding and changing of settings and themes that come with it? I would like to try KDE again, but don't want to see Kubuntu while I'm booting. Also, it seems that it adds a lot of bloat, being as I need a removal script to reverse the changes it makes.

[mick222]

themes and splash screens can be changed but kubuntu's pretty standard.
check out this link to uninstall any gnome packages and gtk liberaries that are installed. http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/purekde

You could try mandriva(which is pretty good although not vanilla or suse but they also brand their versions. Theres also pclinuxos
If you really want no frills install arch with the kde desktop.

[Chame_Wizard]

sudo aptitude install kde-full:popcorn:

[kainalu]

Thanks guys