CibbuanoTuning up KDE 4.1
November 13th 2008 03:30
Sure, there have been some rocky moments... with Hardy Heron, my wireless was moody, and things got messy after a while, though it felt much more productive than using a Windows environment.
The above screenshot is my workspace, taking full advantage of the Plasmoid concept in the new version of KDE.
Sure, it takes some getting used to, especially since many of the settings and functionality have been moved to different parts of the system, but, in general, it feels like a polished OS.
Perhaps the best part, for me, is that KDE 4.1 uses its own window compositor, which means that fancy effects, like you might see on Macbooks or Vista Aero, are now available without the installation of additional software.
That's right - I installed Intrepid Ibex, and now my windows go translucent, fade away, as well as a whole host of other effects - right out of the box, and on my low-end laptop, which would probably struggle to see Aero effects in Vista.
TechRadar has a useful post on how to tweak the KDE desktop, a useful guide for someone that's new to the system. I followed a few of their tips, and now I'm feelin' happy with the way my desktop looks.
Perhaps the best part about moving to KDE 4.1 is that I know that the community will come up with some fantastic work... bugs will be squashed, code will be optimized, new functions will be created. It's a big, bright world, and I'm thrilled to see how it changes...
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