Question: How to Install Kde on Ubuntu?
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Here’s how to install KDE on Ubuntu:

  • Open a terminal window.
  • Issue the command sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop.
  • Type your sudo password and hit Enter.
  • Accept any dependencies and allow the installation to complete.
  • Log out and log in, choosing your new KDE desktop.

How do I get KDE Plasma on Ubuntu?

We will be using the Ubuntu command line, the Terminal, in order to install KDE Plasma on your system.

How to Install the KDE Plasma Desktop on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

  1. Step1: Install Tasksel; a prerequisite for installing Kubuntu.
  2. Step 2: Install Kubuntu Desktop.
  3. Step 3: Restart your system to login to KDE Plasma.

How do I install a new desktop environment in Ubuntu?

Remember that installation software requires root privileges so use “sudo” or switch to the root user before you begin the installation.

  • Unity (The Default Desktop) sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop.
  • KDE.
  • LXDE (Lubuntu)
  • MATE.
  • Gnome.
  • XFCE (Xubuntu)
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