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KDE is a software project comprising a desktop environment known as Plasma, a collection of libraries and frameworks known as KDE Frameworks, and several applications known as KDE Applications. Their [https://userbase.kde.org/Welcome_to_KDE_UserBase UserBase wiki] has detailed information about most KDE Applications. | KDE is a software project comprising a desktop environment known as Plasma, a collection of libraries and frameworks known as KDE Frameworks, and several applications known as KDE Applications. Their [https://userbase.kde.org/Welcome_to_KDE_UserBase UserBase wiki] has detailed information about most KDE Applications. | ||
Note | {{Note|the {{Pkg|plasma}} package isn't available for the <code>ppc64le</code> and <code>s390x</code> architectures due to the {{Pkg|kdeplasma-addons}} dependency not being available there. However, the rest of Plasma can be installed separately to get a functional desktop.}} | ||
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== Prerequisites == | |||
* [[Installation| | * [[Installation|Install]] AlpineLinux | ||
* [ | * [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Post_installation#Creating_a_new_user_account Create a user account] (optional but recommended) | ||
* [[Alpine_setup_scripts#setup-xorg-base| | * [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Post_installation#Repositories Enable the Community repository] | ||
* [[Alpine_setup_scripts#setup-xorg-base|Install Xorg]] | |||
{{Note|Wayland can be used but may be less stable and KDE may still require Xorg}} | |||
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== Installation == | |||
=== KDE Applications | ==== Standard plasma installation ==== | ||
{{Cmd|# apk add plasma}} | |||
This will install the required Plasma packages, {{Pkg|sddm}} and pre-configure it to use the Breeze theme. | |||
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==== Lightweight plasma installation ==== | |||
Alternatively, a smaller installation can be done: | |||
{{Cmd|# plasma-desktop plasma-settings sddm breeze}} | |||
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== KDE Applications == | |||
To install the full set of KDE Applications, install {{Pkg|kde-applications}}. You can also choose to install a smaller set of applications by installing any of the subpackages: | To install the full set of KDE Applications, install {{Pkg|kde-applications}}. You can also choose to install a smaller set of applications by installing any of the subpackages: | ||
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* {{Pkg|kde-applications-webdev}} | * {{Pkg|kde-applications-webdev}} | ||
= Starting Plasma = | <br> | ||
== Starting Plasma == | |||
Plasma can be started using a display manager or from the console. | Plasma can be started using a display manager or from the console. | ||
=== Using a display manager === | ==== Using a display manager ==== | ||
When Plasma is installed via the {{Pkg|plasma}} meta-package, the display manager is set up using {{Pkg|sddm}}. | When Plasma is installed via the {{Pkg|plasma}} meta-package, the display manager is set up using {{Pkg|sddm}}. | ||
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* Select ''Plasma (X11)'' to launch a new session in Xorg | * Select ''Plasma (X11)'' to launch a new session in Xorg | ||
=== From the console === | ==== From the console ==== | ||
The Xorg session can be launched by installing {{Pkg|xinit}} and appending <code>exec startplasma-x11</code> to your <code>.xinitrc</code> file. To start X: | The Xorg session can be launched by installing {{Pkg|xinit}} and appending <code>exec startplasma-x11</code> to your <code>.xinitrc</code> file. To start X: | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
=See also= | <br> | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[Alpine newbie]] | |||
* [[Post installation]] | |||
* [[Flatpak]] | * [[Flatpak]] | ||
[[ | [[Category:Desktop]] | ||
Revision as of 17:42, 31 December 2021
KDE is a software project comprising a desktop environment known as Plasma, a collection of libraries and frameworks known as KDE Frameworks, and several applications known as KDE Applications. Their UserBase wiki has detailed information about most KDE Applications.
Note: the plasma package isn't available for the
ppc64le and s390x architectures due to the kdeplasma-addons dependency not being available there. However, the rest of Plasma can be installed separately to get a functional desktop.
Prerequisites
- Install AlpineLinux
- Create a user account (optional but recommended)
- Enable the Community repository
- Install Xorg
Note: Wayland can be used but may be less stable and KDE may still require Xorg
Installation
Standard plasma installation
# apk add plasma
This will install the required Plasma packages, sddm and pre-configure it to use the Breeze theme.
Lightweight plasma installation
Alternatively, a smaller installation can be done:
# plasma-desktop plasma-settings sddm breeze
KDE Applications
To install the full set of KDE Applications, install kde-applications. You can also choose to install a smaller set of applications by installing any of the subpackages:
- kde-applications-accessibility
- kde-applications-admin
- kde-applications-base
- kde-applications-edu, not available for
ppc64leands390x - kde-applications-games
- kde-applications-graphics
- kde-applications-multimedia
- kde-applications-network, not available for
ppc64leands390x - kde-applications-pim, not available for
ppc64leands390x - kde-applications-sdk
- kde-applications-utils
- kde-applications-webdev
Starting Plasma
Plasma can be started using a display manager or from the console.
Using a display manager
When Plasma is installed via the plasma meta-package, the display manager is set up using sddm.
Make sure you enable and start the SDDM service.
rc-update add sddm rc-service sddm start
- Select Plasma to launch a new session in Wayland
- Select Plasma (X11) to launch a new session in Xorg
From the console
The Xorg session can be launched by installing xinit and appending exec startplasma-x11 to your .xinitrc file. To start X:
xinit
For the Wayland session run
XDG_SESSION_TYPE=wayland dbus-run-session startplasma-wayland