installing kde/kubuntu over gnome/ubuntu

Cybe R. Wizard cybe_r_wizard at earthlink.net
Thu Aug 7 19:59:18 UTC 2008


"David McNally" <david3333333 at gmail.com>  said:
> So, I should download and install the "kubuntu-desktop" package with
> Synaptic? And not the "kde" package.

Yes.
> 
> Also, if I download and install the "kubuntu-desktop" package and
> have it running Kubuntu, can I still access and use and save all my
> files that I had with Gnome? 

Yes, and with any other desktop environment (DE) or window manager (WM)
you might choose which to use when you log in later.

> (I don't know if this helps, but I'm
> using only one hard drive and one computer, not connected to any
> others -- I like to keep it simple, which Ubuntu does quite well.)
> 
> Again, Thank you so much,
> David

One drive is fine, it's what Ubuntu is installed upon, yes?

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