Dual Desktops

I run Gnome but I understand I can run KDE alongside it on the same
machine?

I have run "KDE" as a search in Yast but it presents me with colossal
and frankly confusing list of SW to load.

what do I really need to load?

How do I switch between Desktop Managers?

Will I lose my Gnome settings when I switch to KDE and Visa Versa?

Do I have to remove my Gnome applications or will they co exist with
KDE and visa versa?

Sorry for so many questions............................... again!


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nitrofan wrote:

> I run Gnome but I understand I can run KDE alongside it on the same
> machine?
>
> I have run "KDE" as a search in Yast but it presents me with colossal
> and frankly confusing list of SW to load.
>
> what do I really need to load?

Because KDE is another fully-loaded window manager, there is quite a bit to
load. However, if you select the KDE Desktop Environment pattern in YaST |
Software | Software Management, that should auto-check the dependent
packages (change the Filter drop-down to Patterns).

> How do I switch between Desktop Managers?

At the login screen, select Session | KDE before authentication (or after,
really, just don't hit [enter] until you've selected KDE).

> Will I lose my Gnome settings when I switch to KDE and Visa Versa?

No. These settings are stored in hidden subdirectories within your user
directory. You can seamlessly change between window managers without
reconfiguring each time.

> Do I have to remove my Gnome applications or will they co exist with
> KDE and visa versa?

Nope. In fact, most applications will run on any window manager you like.
I.e., I run KDE, but use Evolution as my e-mail client (now don't start a
flame-war). If you like Kopete as your IM client, you can run it in Gnome,
etc.,.

> Sorry for so many questions............................... again!

Excellent questions, all.

HTH!

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Hi Menes,
Thanks for the detailed reply I appreciate it
Geoff


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ps I like Evolution as well! is that bad?!


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nitrofan wrote:

> Thanks for the detailed reply I appreciate it

You're welcome. That's why we're here!

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Hi Menes,
I have followed your advice and of course it has worked perfectly and i
now have the option of TWO desktops!
No doubt due to being more familiar with it I seem to prefer Gnome but
I will give KDE a fair trial.

Thanks once again.
Geoff


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nitrofan wrote:

> I have followed your advice and of course it has worked perfectly and i
> now have the option of TWO desktops!
> No doubt due to being more familiar with it I seem to prefer Gnome but
> I will give KDE a fair trial.

LOL! Most who have been around a while have tried multiple desktops and we
all have our favorite and our hated. Give them a spin, you might end up
liking xfce when all is said and done. Take a look at http://xwinman.org/
for other details.

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