Me Myself & Linux

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO INSTALL KDE 4 ON UBUNTU

Well as KDE 4.0 is out all of us are trying to install the update on our system this three step guide will tell you how to install KDE 4.0 on your ubuntu desktop.

1. First step is to add the KDE 4 Repositories for doing that go to Gnome Menu -System - Administration - software sources and this APT line to the exixting repositories
"deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-members-kde4/ubuntu gutsy main". Once you do that it will ask you to reload the list. just do that.

2. Second Step is to remove the KDE 4 Beta if you have ever installed it For doing that open a terminal window and type the following command. "sudo apt-get remove kdelibs5 kde4base-data kde4libs-data" it will ask you to type your password and then it will remove the kde 4 beta packages.

3. Third step is to install the kde 4 packages. For doing that type "sudo aptitude install kde4-core"in a terminal, again it will ask for your password and will start downloading & installing KDE 4.0 but you might recive some warnings if you have installed some KDE apps like amarok or K3B, If you recive warning just type yes and once its done installing KDE 4.o the system will automatically ask you to update those apps. Once you do that you are ready to roll.

Now Just Log out from your system and select KDE 4.0 from session and you are ready with KDE.4 . Please revert if you face any issue while installing or you have any other doubt.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

KDE 4

KDE 4 is finally out. After months of hard work by the opensource community and KDE team finally we have a amazing new desktop. KDE 4 adds loads of new features like Widgets, New apps and a totally new remasterd Desktop. Undoubtly it is the most anticipated Open Source Project and KDE team has met all expectations in this product. As i am typing this post i am also downloading KDE4 on my ubuntu desktop. Will surely come with a full review shortly.

Friday, January 18, 2008

APNA BILL



Gone those days when you have to rush to a shop to get ur cell recharged. I remember the days when i was in Bangalore and i have to call my friends every second day to get my mobile recharged. Finally there is a solution for all our recharge worries presenting to you www.apnabill.com (still in beta). This soon to be launched website will give you Power to recharge your mobile from wherever you are and at what time you want . You don't have to wait till morning for the corner shop to open and recharge your cell so that you can make that most important call to ur girlfriend. So wait for few more days and your wish to recharge with ease will be fulfilled .