where to initate KDE file?

[babeo]

Hi

After I install Linux 7, I want to run the KDE, but don't know where the command located. I gave the same CD to my friend and he is able to run it, but he is also new to Linux, so no help is able from him.

Thanks.

 

[DumTech]

If 'startx' is defaulting to Gnome (or other), you just need to type 'switchdesk kde'...
I was having the same trouble last week after I installed RH7.1

 

[babeo]

Hi DumTech

Sorry, that I am very very new to Linux too, how can I know what is the default of Gnome. I did try both commands "startx" and "switchdesk kde", but both of them show me result of "command not found".

I talk with another person and he said Gnome should be included in Linux 7, but when I check in the /usr/bin directory, I don't see any command above nor Gnome command.

Does this mean I have to reinstall Linux?
Thanks

 

[DumTech]

Hm... What selections did you make when you installed? During installation, did it take you through the Xconfigurator? During my installation, this happened without any prodding on my part. I believe it asks you about configuring your video card, asks you to select some screen resolutions/color depths, and then it tests the configuration by displaying the desktop briefly with a dialog for you to click Yes (assuming you could see it; otherwise it would go back to the configuration...) Any of this sound familiar? Do you have the /usr/X11 or /X11R6 directory?

Someone else will be along shortly... I don't know that my five days of experience will be of much help yet!

 

[babeo]

Thanks for your prompt response (actually you are really quick for help - Thanks again)

Sigh !! I don't remember all the detail of installation, but it seems like you list them all. I select auto installation.

I don't have /usr/X11, but I do have /usr/X11R6
what are these directories doing for? or does it mean to prove that partly of files to run KDE is actually installed during the installation steps? ('cause I see ... fonts), isn't it?.

Anyway, your 5 days experience are still better than my 1 day and.... system does not work properly... can not do what I want !!!

Thanks for your help and if you could continue help me (??!)

Anyone know the answer, please help me.
Tx

 

[mbr]

Hi,

the good news is, that you won't have to reinstall your box, because it's Linux!

You can check which (kde-)packages are actually installed on your machine with the command

rpm -qa | grep kde

(supposing that you run a Distribution using rpm-Packages like RedHat or SuSE, Debian does _not_)

If KDE has not been installed, first mount your CD via

mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

, then look for the place, where those packages are on the cd (Distribution-dependent):

cd /mnt/cdrom; find . -name "kde*"

You can then install those packages via

rpm -U <DIRECTORY-ON-CD/kde*>

.

If you get error-messages about missing programs (unresolved dependencies), install those components as well.

The location to define your default-Desktop (RedHat!) is in

/etc/sysconfig/desktop

, insert a line like

DESKTOP="KDE"

.

With SuSE you probably would use their admin-tool "Yast", browse throu the menus to find that option.

ciao,
mbr