Mastering KDE helps the reader master the KDE desktop environment for a faster and more robust computing experience.
The best thing about Linux is the plethora of choices that users tend to have. Whether it pertains to the kernel modules, or to the desktop environments, there is no shortage of options.
Speaking of desktop environments, KDE stands tall as one of the leading options.
KDE stands for K Desktop Environment, an open source desktop working platform featuring a graphical user interface (GUI). When KDE was first introduced, it was known as the Kool desktop environment, later renamed KDE. The KDE GUI includes everything a typical user would require, such as a file manager, window manager, help tool, and system settings. KDE is the default desktop environment for various Linux distros, and also has its own flagship distro, KDE Neon, that is covered at length in Mastering KDE.
KDE comes with features that give users remote access to other devices, such as computers running Windows, Linux, macOS, or Android smartphones. KDE Connect, a Linux-based application, is one such solution that allows users to transfer data between multiple devices and operate them remotely. This book talks about everyday usage of KDE, including remote access and KDE development.
With Mastering KDE, using KDE for day-to-day computing becomes simple and straightforward, which will undoubtedly help readers boost their productivity.
The Mastering Computer Science series is edited by Sufyan bin Uzayr, a writer and educator with over a decade of experience in the computing field.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to KDE
Ubuntu-based on GNU/Linux
Open Source Linux Desktop Environment
Applicable terms (GUI, CLI, TUI)
KDE
KDE based Linux Distributions
History of KDE
KDE version list
Features
Advantages
Chapter 2 - Installation of KDE
Installation of KDE Neon
Live images
Installation of VirtualBox
Introducing KDE Neon
An overview of the KDE desktop environment
Chapter 3 - Applications
KDE Advanced Text Editor application
Kdenlive application
Document viewer Okular application
K3b application
KMail application
Korganizer application
Chapter 4 - Doing More with KDE
Introduction of Qt
History of Qt
List of language bindings for Qt
Desktop environments based on GTK
KDE frameworks
Chapter 5 - Linux Distributions for KDE Plasma Desktop
Kubuntu
Manjaro KDE
Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition
Netrunner
Garuda Linux
Feren OS
Arch Linux installation
Sufyan bin Uzayr is a writer, coder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the industry. He has authored several books in the past, pertaining to a diverse range of topics, ranging from History to Computers/IT.
Sufyan is the Director of Parakozm, a multinational IT company specializing in EdTech solutions. He also runs Zeba Academy, an online learning and teaching vertical with a focus on STEM fields.
Sufyan specializes in a wide variety of technologies, such as JavaScript, Dart, WordPress, Drupal, Linux and Python. He holds multiple degrees, including ones in Management, IT, Literature and Political Science.
Sufyan is a digital nomad, dividing his time between four countries. He has lived and taught in universities and educational institutions around the globe. Sufyan takes a keen interest in technology, politics, literature, history and sports, and in his spare time, he enjoys teaching coding and English to young students.
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