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Introduction...
 
(see kde.org, wikipedia, etc.)
 
== Versions ==
=== KDE SC 4 ===
The KDE Software Compilation 4...
 
(e.g. KDE Plasma 4, KDE Platform, Applications)
 
KDE Software Compilation 4 is the most stable version of the KDE desktop environment. Many 3rd-party packages support KDE SC 4. It is the recommended version to install.
 
=== KDE Plasma 5 ===
KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment...
 
(e.g. Plasma 5 desktop, KDE Frameworks, KDE Applications)
 
{{warning|While KDE Plasma 5 is maturing, several KDE applications are yet to be migrated to KDE Frameworks 5. Combining KDE Plasma 5 with KDE SC 4 packages may be problematic. 3rd-party packages that claim  support for KDE may remain broken until updated to support Plasma/Frameworks 5. Proceed with caution.}}
 
== Installation ==
=== Preparation ===
The following instructions are written for a new installation of Funtoo Linux performed using the [[Install]] guide.
 
==== Funtoo Profiles ====
Correctly setting [[Funtoo Profiles]] is required to install KDE. Review the selected profiles using epro.
 
{{console|body=
###i## epro show
}}
 
The recommended flavor for KDE is ''desktop''. This can be selected with the following command.
 
{{console|body=
###i## epro flavor desktop
}}
 
With the flavor has been set to ''desktop'', update Funtoo with the following command.
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask --update --verbose --deep --newuse --with-bdeps=y @world
}}
 
{{tip| This command can be shorted to
{{console|body=
###i## emerge -auvDN --with-bdeps=y @world
}}
}}
 
==== Install the X Window System ====
KDE requires the X Window System (X11) to handle video and input devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse). Configuration is required in order for X11 to work with your particular video card. Use the [[Video]] guide to determine the appropriate VIDEO_CARDS entry for your install of Funtoo Linux. Using your favorite editor, edit make.conf to include the setting that you wish to apply.
 
{{file|name=/etc/portage/make.conf|desc=example for Intel HD Graphics|body=
VIDEO_CARDS="intel i965"
}}
 
Now install the X Window System with the following command.
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask ---verbose x11-base/xorg-x11
}}
 
Optional: To install KDE for a language other than English (United States) add an appropriate LINGUAS entry to make.conf.
 
{{file|name=/etc/portage/make.conf|desc=Example for English (United Kingdom)|body=
LINGUAS="en_GB"
}}
 
=== Choose a KDE Installation ===
There are several variations to choose from.
 
==== KDE SC 4 ====
This will provide the most 'complete' KDE desktop environment.
 
Earlier you set your [[Funtoo Profiles|Profiles]] to use the ''desktop'' flavor. Now you must add a [[Funtoo Profiles|mix-in]] in order to ensure the smooth installation of KDE.
 
There are two KDE-related mix-ins available in Funtoo: ''kde'' and ''kde-plasma-5'' ('''Note: ''kde-plasma-5'' not currently available - coming soon!'''). '''For KDE SC 4 the required mix-in is ''kde'', NOT ''kde-plasma-5''.''' Add this mix-in using epro
 
{{console|body=
###i## epro mix-in kde
}}
 
You are now ready to install KDE SC 4. With the Profile change (added mix-in) you must update the world set of packages, as well as merge KDE. This can be performed as two separate commands
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge -auvDN --with-bdeps=y @world
}}
 
followed by
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask kde-base/kde-meta
}}
 
or alternatively in one line
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge -auvDN --with-bdeps=y @world kde-base/kde-meta
}}
 
Once completed proceed to the chapter [[KDE#Configure_and_Start_KDE|Configure and Start KDE]].
 
==== KDE Plasma 5 ====
This will result in a minimal desktop environment based on KDE Plasma 5. Additional packages will need to be installed manually in order to provide a 'complete' desktop environment.
 
Earlier you set your [[Funtoo Profiles|Profiles]] to use the ''desktop'' flavor. Now you must add a [[Funtoo Profiles|mix-in]] in order to ensure the smooth installation of KDE.
 
There are two KDE-related mix-ins available in Funtoo: ''kde'' and ''kde-plasma-5'' ('''Note: ''kde-plasma-5'' not currently available - coming soon!'''). '''For KDE Plasma 5 the mix-in required is ''kde-plasma-5'', NOT ''kde'''''. Add this mix-in using epro
 
{{console|body=
###i## epro mix-in kde-plasma-5
}}
 
You are now ready to install KDE SC 4. With the Profile change (added mix-in) you must update the world set of packages, as well as merge KDE. This can be performed as two separate commands
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge -auvDN --with-bdeps=y @world
}}
 
followed by
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask kde-plasma/plasma-meta
}}
 
or alternatively in one line
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge -auvDN --with-bdeps=y @world kde-plasma/plasma-meta
}}
 
Unlike the KDE SC 4 meta-package (kde-base/kde-meta) merging kde-plasma/plasma-meta on its own does not install additional core applications such as a file manager or terminal emulator. The following KDE Applications 5 are available in Funtoo Linux
 
kde-apps/dolphin (File Manager for KDE Plasma desktops)
 
kde-apps/kate (An advanced text editor for KDE)
 
kde-apps/konsole (KDE's terminal emulator)
 
Merge these using one command
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask kde-apps/dolphin kde-apps/kate kde-apps/konsole
}}
 
{{tip|At the time of writing this guide there are a small number of KDE meta-package ebuilds available to introduce several KDE Applications 5 applications.
 
Example:
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask kde-apps/kdeadmin-meta kde-apps/kdemultimedia-meta kde-apps/kdetoys-meta
}}
}}
 
==== KDE Plasma 5 with KDE SC 4 packages ====
This combines the KDE Plasma 5 desktop with compatible KDE SC 4 packages.
 
{{warning|Updating an existing KDE SC 4 installation to KDE Plasma 5 may be problematic. This method is not recommended. Please consider a clean installation. Proceed with caution.}}
 
Earlier you set your [[Funtoo Profiles|Profiles]] to use the ''desktop'' flavor. Now you must add a [[Funtoo Profiles|mix-in]] in order to ensure the smooth installation of KDE.
 
There are two KDE-related mix-ins available in Funtoo: ''kde'' and ''kde-plasma-5'' ('''Note: ''kde-plasma-5'' not currently available - coming soon!'''). '''For KDE Plasma 5 combined with KDE SC 4 ebuilds from kde-base/kde-meta, the mix-in required is ''kde-plasma-5'', NOT ''kde'''''. Add this mix-in using epro
 
{{console|body=
###i## epro mix-in kde-plasma-5
}}
 
You are now ready to install KDE SC 4. With the Profile change (added mix-in) you must update the world set of packages, as well as merge KDE. This can be performed as separate commands
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge -auvDN --with-bdeps=y @world
}}
 
followed by
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask kde-base/kde-meta
}}
 
and
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge --ask kde-plasma/plasma-meta
}}
 
Alternatively the above commands can be combined into one:
 
{{console|body=
###i## emerge -auvDN --with-bdeps=y @world kde-base/kde-meta kde-plasma/plasma-meta
}}
 
Once completed proceed to the chapter [[KDE#Configure_and_Start_KDE|Configure and Start KDE]].
 
== Configure and Start KDE ==
 
=== OpenRC ===
{{console|body=
###i## rc-update add alsasound boot
###i## rc-update add cupsd default
###i## rc-update add consolekit default
###i## /etc/init.d/udev --nodeps restart
}}
=== Create a User Account ===
{{console|body=
###i## useradd -m -G ld,ldadmin,plugdev,users,video,wheel larry
}}
{{console|body=
###i## passwd larry
}}
 
=== Starting KDE ===
==== With a Display (Login) Manager (Recommended) ====
'''KDE SC 4'''
 
Edit xdm configuration
{{file|name=/etc/conf.d/xdm|body=
DISPLAYMANAGER="kdm"
}}
Add xdm to the default runlevel and start.
{{console|body=
###i## rc-update add xdm default
###i## rc
}}
 
'''KDE Plasma 5'''
 
Using SDDM
 
Use SDDM to create a new config file.
{{console|body=
###i## sddm --example-config > /etc/sddm.conf
}}
 
Edit the SDDM configuration to use the KDE Plasma 5 theme 'breeze'.
{{file|name=/etc/sddm.conf|desc=Change the line Current= |body=
 
[Theme]
# Current theme name
Current=breeze
 
}}
 
Edit xdm configuration
{{file|name=/etc/conf.d/xdm|body=
DISPLAYMANAGER="sddm"
}}
 
Add xdm to the default runlevel and start.
{{console|body=
###i## rc-update add xdm default
###i## rc
}}
 
Using LightDM
 
(details)
 
==== Without a Display (Login) Manager ====
(details)
 
== Tips and Tricks ==
=== Desktop Effects ===
System Setting > Desktop Behavior > Desktop Effects
 
=== Enable the Application Dashboard in KDE Plasma 5 ===
Unlock Widgets
Right-click on Panel > Alternatives
 
=== Useful packages ===
app-cdr/k3b
 
net-firewall/ufw + kde-misc/kcm-ufw
 
kde-misc/yakuake
 
NetworkManager frontends
 
== Troubleshooting ==
=== Package Blockers ===
(with kde-base/kde-meta + kde-plasma/plasma-meta)
 
=== Blank Screen with SDDM ===
{{console|body=
###i## gpasswd -a sddm video
}}
 
=== KDE Plasma 5 desktop crashes over VNC ===
Requires a OpenGL-capable viewer.
 
=== Missing KCM in KDE Plasma 5 ===
kde-misc/kcm-ufw has not been updated to work with KDE Plasma 5.
 
=== Combining KDE mix-ins with others ===
(Details)

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