archlinux

KDE

References:

• https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/KDE
• https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Desktop_environment

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Install (minimal installation)

sudo pacman -S --needed plasma-desktop

In the installation dialog, select options 2) and 1):

resolving dependencies...
:: There are 2 providers available for jack:
:: Repository extra
   1) jack2  2) pipewire-jack

Enter a number (default=1): 2

:: There are 2 providers available for qt6-multimedia-backend:
:: Repository extra
   1) qt6-multimedia-ffmpeg  2) qt6-multimedia-gstreamer

Enter a number (default=1): 1

Accessories

• discover
• plasma-nm
• plasma-pa
• kscreen
• spectacle
• konsole
• dolphin
• kate
• okular
• gwenview
• plasmalogin
• kdeconnect
• ark
• kompare

Install discover for managing applications and plasma addons:

sudo pacman -S --needed discover

(With NetworkManager only) Install the plasma applet for managing network connections:

sudo pacman -S --needed plasma-nm

Install the plasma applet for audio volume management using pulseaudio:

sudo pacman -S --needed plasma-pa

Install kscreen for monitor support:

sudo pacman -S --needed kscreen

Enter the number 30 to select the english language (or choose another language):

Enter a number (default=1): 30

Install KDE screenshot capture utility:

sudo pacman -S --needed spectacle

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