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How to install KDE Desktop in FreeBSD

To install KDE Desktop in FreeBSD

KDE is an easy-to-use desktop environment. It has a standardized menu and toolbars, color-schemes, internationalization, keybindings and a centralized, dialog-driven desktop configuration. Installation of KDE Desktop in FreeBSD is explained in this manual.

Run the following command to install nano editor by using “ pkg install” command.

# pkg install nano

install
update_database
Open the the free bsd repo configuration file.

# nano /etc/pkg/FreeBSD.conf

and edit the “ URL” line as shown below.

Update the repo file by using the following command.

# pkg update



Install the “ xorg” by using “ pkg install” command

Install the “ kde” using “ pkg install” command.

# pkg install kde



Next open the fstab file and add following line

# nano /etc/fstab 
proc /proc procfs rw 0 0


then save and quit.

Open the rc.conf file and add the following lines

# nano /etc/rc.conf 
dbus_enable=” YES” 
hald_enable=” YES” 
kdm4_enable=” YES”


After adding the lines save and quit.


Restart the system by using the following command.

# init 6



After the installation, login to the Desktop using the login credentials.


Go to settings to know about the system configurations.

Click on application to view the list of applications.

To view the disk and other related info, click Computer.

To view the recently used application, Click Recently used tab.

To shut down, Click leave icons.

Tag : KDE Desktop
FAQ
Q
What is the difference between KDE neon and using plain Ubuntu?
A
KDE neon will provide users with more up-to-date packages of Qt and cutting-edge KDE software.
Q
How can I change my Plasma theme in KDE?
A
Right click on your current desktop, select "Desktop Settings" and you will find the option under "Desktop Theme" ownload new themes directly from there by clicking the "New Theme" button.
Q
What are the main terms of usage on the KDE desktop?
A
KDE is an easy-to-use desktop environment. It has a standardized menu and toolbars, color-schemes, internationalization, keybindings and a centralized, dialog-driven desktop configuration.
Q
What is the Alternative for KDE desktop?
A
There are so many some of them are
Xfce,
GNOME,
Cinnamon,
MATE,
LXDE,
LXQt , are some alternative for KDE.
Q
What is KDE neon?
A
KDE neon is a rapidly updated software repository. Most users will want to use the packages built from released software which make up our User Edition. KDE contributors and testers can use the packages built from KDE Git in the Developer Editions. It uses the foundation of the latest Ubuntu LTS (18.04).