Using KDE 4.0 Desktop in place of Gnome

[melp57]

Is it safe to install the KDE 4.0 desktop in Ububtu. I am assuming after I install it,and on the next login in, I can now select KDE as my desktop?
Also, is the KDE 4.0 desktop found in my repositories?

Thanks in advance!

[mbezik]

i instaled kde ontop of my 64bit install of ubuntu 8.10 last night and it seems to have worked without a hitch, just adds kde to the sessions at login

i used "sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop"

[aged hippy]

You may want to add one or two of the apps which are designed for it, as well. :)

[kernelhaxor]

KDE 4.1 is out .. I have been using Kubuntu 8.10 which has KDE 4.1 .. I would encourage you to go ahead and install .. its awesome!

[melp57]

i instaled kde ontop of my 64bit install of ubuntu 8.10 last night and it seems to have worked without a hitch, just adds kde to the sessions at login

i used "sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop"


Thanks for the reply, OK I installed it, but somw things, like my built in (HP) volume does not work. How do I now un-install Kunbuntu-desktop?

thanks!!

[aged hippy]

with: sudo aptitude remove kubuntu-desktop

info from here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=205002