How to install KDE On Ubuntu:
To install KDE on Ubuntu, you can simply follow these steps:
Update Package Lists:
Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T, then update your package lists to ensure you have the latest information about available packages.
Type the following command and hit Enter:
sudo apt update
Install KDE Plasma Desktop:
Once the package lists are updated, you can install the KDE Plasma desktop environment using the following command:
sudo apt install kubuntu-desktop
This command will install the complete KDE Plasma desktop environment along with additional applications and utilities that come with the Kubuntu flavor of Ubuntu.
Select Display Manager (Optional):
During the installation process, you might be prompted to choose between the default display manager (usually LightDM) and the KDE display manager (SDDM). You can choose whichever you prefer. If you're not prompted or want to change it later, you can do so by running:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure sddm
Restart Your System:
Once the installation is complete, restart your system to apply the changes.
Log In to KDE Plasma:
After the system restarts, you'll be presented with the login screen.
Click on your username, then select "Plasma" or "KDE Plasma" from the session menu (usually located near the sign-in button).
Enter your password and log in.
That's it! You've successfully installed KDE Plasma on your Ubuntu system.
You can now enjoy the features and customization options offered by the KDE desktop environment.
In Simple:
To install KDE on Ubuntu, you can simply open a terminal and type:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install kubuntu-desktop
This will install the full KDE Plasma desktop environment on your Ubuntu system.
After installation, you can log out and select "KDE Plasma" from the login screen session options.