I've figured out how to install a *bare minimal* KDE in Stretch:
1. When installing Debian to your computer, do NOT select to install
"Debian Desktop" or ANY desktop option. Instead, install print server
and system base *only* (nothing else). Complete the install and reboot.
2. Log in at the command prompt and then type in:
$ sudo apt-get install kde-plasma-desktop
3. In KDE terminal (konsole):
$ sudo apt-get purge kwrite konqueror kwalletmanager plasma-discover
plasma-discover-common
$ apt-get download dolphin
$ sudo dpkg --force-all -i [dolphin_downloaded_filename]
$ sudo apt --fix-broken install
$ sudo apt-get autoremove
This is optional. It removes all downloaded packages that apt-get kept:
$ sudo apt-get clean
This results in a minimal install of:
Graphics - ImageMagick*
Settings - System Settings
System:
Debian bug reporting tool
File Manager (Dolphin) (See above for installation)
Info Center
System Monitor
Terminal
UXTerm*
XTerm*
Utilities:
UXTerm*
XTerm*
* Note: These can be safely hidden in the menu:
1. Right click on the Menu icon - Edit Applications
2. Settings - Configure KDE Menu Editor
3. General options - check "Show hidden entries"
4. Click on entry to hide.
5. General Tab: check "Hidden entry"