On Thu, 24 Jun 1999, you wrote:
> two further simple questions:
>
> 1) kdm what is it and how do I 'fire it up'?
> what does kdm stand for?
> do you mean I just boot up linux and log in as root--and then what?
> or do I just go into the kde and do it from there?
I quote from the docs:
What is KDE?
KDE is a network transparent contemporary desktop environment for Unix workstations.
It was written by a world-wide network of software engineers committed to free
software development. KDE seeks to fill the need for an easy to use desktop for
Unix workstations, similar to the desktop environments found under the MacOS or
Window95/NT. We believe that the Unix operating system is the best operating
system available today.....
(end quote)
Browse over to http://www.kde.org for more info.
KDM is the K Desktop Manager part of the environment - it is the Windows
Explorer done right. Basically, it allows access to local files, files on other
networked computers, and files on the internet directly from the desktop,
in "explorer" form, or "web browser" form, without having to load Netscape
or IE. In simplistic terms, everything is an internet page, so it's very easy
to get used to.
You'll have to boot Linux, log in as root (at first), and type startx [enter]
Start browsing and clicking stuff. One of the things you should do is click
on User Management and set up a regular user. Then logout, and login
again as that user. By doing this, you are protecting the operating system
files from accidental erasure, etc. If you don't do this, and screw up things,
well, you've got the CD. No harm in reloading a few times!
> basic questions I know!
> 2) What other windows managers does linux-mandrake come with other
> than the kde? I know this is basic stuff but having used microsoft products
> I really need to start from scratch.
There are several, some look very much like Windows, others are simpler, more
like the early Mac's. Several others are also available for download. I
personally like WindowMaker - quite elegant. The idea here is, unlike Windows,
you have the freedom to choose any interface you like, and which suits your
needs.
Irv
