kdebase is the second mandatory package (besides kdelibs) for the K Desktop Environment. It provides various applications and infrastructure files and libraries. Download (HTTP): Download (FTP): Download size: &kde-base-size; Estimated Disk space required: &kde-base-buildsize; Estimated build time: &kde-base-time; , , , and and Check to see if /lib/libmisc.la exists. If not, run: ln -sf /usr/lib/libmisc.la /lib/libmisc.la Install kdebase with: ./configure --prefix=&kde-dir; --disable-debug \ --disable-dependency-tracking --disable-lametest --with-shadow && make && make install --disable-lametest : Do not search for and use lame support. This package provides MP3 encoding. Omit this option if you installed lame. --with-shadow : Use shadow password support. Major programs in kdebase include kdesktop, kaddressbook, kappfinder, kcontrol, kdeprint, kdm, kfind, khelpcenter, khotkeys, kicker, klipper, kmenuedit, konqueror, konsole, kscreensaver and ktip kdesktop is the program that handles desktop icons, popup menus, and the screensaver system. kaddressbook is a simple addressbook. kappfinderis an utility to add non-KDE applications to K-menu. kcontrolis KDE Control Center. kdeprint provides Print job administration. kdm is the KDE Display manager (a replacement for xdm. kfind is an utility to find files. khelpcenter is the KDE help tool. khotkeys handles hot keys for KDE. kicker is the KDE control panel. klipper is a clipboard utility. kmenuedit is an utility to rearrange or add items to the K-menu. konqueror is a filesystem and Web browser. konsole is a highly configurable X terminal emulator. kscreensaver is a program to set up screensavers. ktip is a wizard to provide hints and KDE information.