Installing KDEForum: Other Help Topics Topic: Installing KDE started by: Klonkrieger2 Posted by Klonkrieger2 on May 08 2006,15:39
Hello,I'm a total linux newbie, but i want to install the KDE on my DSL. But: I think i need write permissions I get an errer while executing ./configure: "Checking for kde-config... not found" So, could you please tell, how to install KDE on Damn small linux. I already installed gcc1.dsl, that i can use the "make" command. BTW: Sry for my bad english. I'm from germany and I'm "only" 16 years old. Posted by ZoOp on May 08 2006,18:21
Hallo,I guess, it is almost impossible to install kde as WM in DSL because of dependency problems. Linux needs libraries in order to install apps. Supported libraries depend on the version of the kernel (tip uname -a in an xterm window in order to get the version of the kernel of dsl). The kernel is the basis of your system. Current kernels are 2.6.x; dsl uses a 2.4.x kernel, so an older one. Thus, DSL probably doesn't support all of the libraries that kde wants in order to be installed. Please remember, I am just guessing this; you probably will have a better deal with an expert like one of the very well informed members of the dsl community. For these reasons, however, dsl can be kept very small. An older kernel gives you also a lot of advantages in terms of recognition of older devices. It is also one of the best system (in my opinion) if you are mobile and if you want to use apps optionally, i.e. without installing them permanently in the system. Finally, the toram option let you run dsl out of your ram; it means: no viruses dangers and a rocket in your pc. And a lot more... just discover and enjoy! yours z Posted by Klonkrieger2 on May 08 2006,18:29
hello,thank you for you answer. I just noticed that i have to install several Packages, i.e. * qt * arts * kdelibs while installing them i get another error. There is something wrong with X includes. |