I notice that kdebase isn't installed. Anyone know why?
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Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
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Re: kdebase not installed - why?
I think, that as the kubuntu is using it's own metapackage (kubuntu-desktop) there is not need (overlapping) to use the kde metapackages /1/.
They are not exactly the same. The kubuntu-desktop is installing the kate - the kdedase will install kwrite...etc.
Same thing with the kdemultimedia, kdeadmin, etc...
> Metapackages
Introduction
One of the handy features of apt (the packaging system used by Ubuntu) is the use of metapackages. These packages do not contain actual software, they simply depend on other packages to be installed. This setup allows entire sets of software to be installed by selecting only the appropriate metapackage. For example, an Ubuntu user can install the Kubuntu environment (KDE and all its associated programs) by selecting "kubuntu-desktop."...Before you edit, BACKUP !
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Re: kdebase not installed - why?
Thanks Rog131. That explains it pretty well.Windows no longer obstructs my view.
Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
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