How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

[fullkoll]

Hi,

By mistake I installed Ubuntu 7.10 on my desktop (with XP- doubleboot) instead of Kubuntu. I have Kubuntu 7.10 on my laptop and prefer it.

Any suggestions on how to transform Ubuntu into Kubuntu? Reinstall?

[Xiborg]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

Hi

i don't know the exact name, but there should be something like a kubuntu meta package in synaptic manager (Administration menu).

maybe after the installation, there is a mixture of menu entries.

if you haven't changed to much yet, maybe a reinstall will be the best solution.

cheers
Xiborg

[dibl]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

i don't know the exact name, but there should be something like a kubuntu meta package in synaptic manager

Yes there is -- the name is

kubuntu-desktop

that's the one you want to install.

[lowey23]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

G'day, fullkoll. Forgive me if I have dumbed this too far down.

The absolute easiest way is to:

Open konsole (click Kmenu>System>konsole)

Type (or copy and paste) the following

sudo apt-get kubuntu-desktop

When it asks, type in your password.

Answer any impertinent questions it may ask.

And you should be good to go when it's all finished.

Hope this helps

Lowey

[pookito]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

I just have a question about that. I did the same thing, and the truth is that I am not too fun of Gnome. I installed KDE on my gutsy OS and I am happy with it. can delete the gnome window manager and stay with KDE without any problem? Your answer would be appreciated.


Pookito

[lowey23]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

Your login manager should allow you to go into KDE or Gnome. It always tells you something like "KDE last session" I think. Just go with that. At least until someone can give you a real answer. :P

[pookito]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

Your login manager should allow you to go into KDE or Gnome. It always tells you something like "KDE last session" I think. Just go with that. At least until someone can give you a real answer. :P

Thanks a lot, but I was talking about if I could uninstall gnome instead of keeping it. would that destroy the distro? I install ubuntu instead of kubuntu but I would like to uninstall gnome. Do you think I could do that without any damage?

[lowey23]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

I hope someone better qualified than me answers this. I have had Gnome like you, pookito, and didn't like it. When I tried to look for a way to remove it, it broke all sorts of things (firefox being one). The only way I eventually fixed it was to do a new install, after creating a separate /home partition, which I can not stress enough is SO important. I would suggest, if you for some reason can't do a reinstall, then just put up with it. It doesn't take up all that much room on your hard drive (or does it?).
I know this is not that helpful, but it's the way I did things and it worked for me. :P

[fullkoll]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

Thanks for all your tips and suggestions !

I now have KDE up and running BUT....... my windows where "damaged" (no frames and other strange things) when I started Compiz.

Any suggestions anyone? I solved it by purging all the Compiz files

But some of the effects would be nice to have .............
I have a GeForce 8600 GT card.

[lowey23]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

Did you install the Emerald themes? I think that is what you need for the window borders. Perhaps reinstall compiz and emerald? It works nice on mine, even with a photo of me and my brother on the side of the cube. :P

[pookito]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

I will have to agree with Lowey, once you install your themes you should be good to go.

[fullkoll]

Re: How convert Ubuntu into Kubuntu?

Thanks for the tip - solved the problem!