How to Install KDE 4.2 beta in Ubuntu

Posted by Vivek ||

December 18, 2008 ||

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The power and functionality of Linux is growing by day. I am already waiting for as of now for another 3 hours to go by so that I can download and try OpenSuse 11.1. However, that’s not what we are going to see today. Couple of weeks back there was a new release of KDE namely KDE 4.2 and I managed to get my hands on it. For people who do not know what KDE is, following a small background.

Website

http://kde.org/

Description

KDE or the K Desktop Environment, is a network transparent contemporary desktop environment for UNIX workstations. KDE seeks to fulfill the need for an easy to use desktop for UNIX workstations, similar to desktop environments found on Macintosh and Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Now that you have some idea we are going to see how to install KDE 4.2 beta on Ubuntu. I have tested and installed it on Ubuntu 8.10 or Intrepid Ibex, but I am sure it won’t be rocket science for installing it on previous versions of Ubuntu.

Note: This version of KDE is still in beta and can be buggy. It’s advised to only use it for testing purposes. The final release is expected in January next year.

Installation

Before you can install KDE 4.2 beta you’ll have to add the repository to the software sources.

1. Go to System->Administration->Software Sources

2. Go to the tab Third-Party Software and click Add. Add the following line

deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/project-neon/ubuntu intrepid main

3. Next open a terminal window and type the following command

sudo aptitude install kde-nightly

Your internet connection speed will decide how much it’ll take to download and install KDE 4.2 Beta. Once you are done you can logout and change session to KDE desktop to try out KDE 4.2.

Following is a snapshot of the KDE 4.2 beta desktop.