In this chapter you will learn the basics of the K Desktop Environment (KDE). Specifically we will cover:

  • An introduction to windowing systems
  • An introduction to the KDE
  • How to launch applications in the KDE
  • Features of the KDE Panel
  • How to manage windows
  • How to manage files with the KFM
  • Moving files with the KFM
  • How to access the command line from the KDE
  • How to log out of the KDE