Application Guide for Migrates
KDE has many applications, often prefixed with (or containing) the letter k. The names are generally self-explanatory, but it can still be difficult sometimes to find the appropriate packages. Migrates from operating systems such as Microsoft Windows® or Apple Macintosh® might have some difficulty in locating an application for a particular job. Below is a table with an expansion on the menu and the respective Win/Mac equivalent.
Table 30.1. Sample Table
menu Location | KDE Application | Windows® Equivalent | Macintosh® Equivalent | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
File Manager | Konqueror (Home Folder) | Windows Explorer | Integrated file manager, content viewer/player and web browser | ||
System and User Settings | KControl | Control Center | |||
Office | Office Suite:
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Personal Information Management:
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| MS Outlook | The Personal Information Manager is Kontact; all other KDE PIM applications integrate into it. | ||
Internet | Web Browser | Konqueror | MS Internet Explorer | Safari | Integrated file manager, web browser, FTP manager, and univerval viewing application. |
Instant Messaging | Kopete
| MSN Messenger | Comprehensive multi-network compatible instant messaging software | ||
Chat (IRC) | KSirc | mIRC | |||
Multimedia | Music/Audio | JuK | Windows® Media Player | ||
CD/DVD Burner | K3b | Nero | |||
Video Player | Noatun | Windows® Media Player | |||
Audio CD Ripper | KAudioCreator | ||||
Sound Controls | KMix | ||||
System | System Info Center | KInfoCenter | |||
Terminal | Konsole | CMD | |||
User Manager | KUser | User Manager | |||
Package Manager | KPackage | Add/Remove Programs | |||
Utilities | Archiver | Ark | WinZip | ||
Password Manager | KWallet | ||||
Text Editor | Kate | Notepad | |||
Related Information
Many more KDE applications are available from the KDE extragear (see Chapter 7, KDE Extragear Applications for more information) or from http://kde-apps.org.
Reference: http://kudos.berlios.de/kf/kf1.html#pkgtablestock
