When I first started using Ubuntu (linux in general) I had some problems while navigating as I had been using windows for a long time.
But then as my linux quest moved ahead I found this cool linux kubuntu version which has a interface somewhat similar to that of windows.
So if you are using ubuntu or planning to use it in the future this ubuntu trick will come really handy.
The benefit of using this method (i.e installing kde in ubuntu) is that you don’t need to install kubuntu as a operating system in your machine(pc or laptop)
Kubuntu can be installed in ubuntu using the package manager but its really easy to install using the terminal.
To open your terminal click on your menu and somewhere on the bottom you will find it.
In your terminal copy and paste( ctrl+shift+v) the code below in it and hit enter
sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
Now you will be asked to enter your ubuntu password(enter it).
You will now have to confirm the installation to begin-just press Y(yes) and and the installation will begin.
Wait for the installation to finish.
As the installation of kubuntu proceeds you will be asked to select your login manager as gdm (ubuntu-GDOME) or kdm (KDOME). I had opted to for the kde since I like to try new things.
Now you need to Restart your machine.
In the login window you will see option button at lower left hand corner.
options
Now you will be asked to select a session-select KDE and login.
Installing KDE in Ubuntu
As you will login you will notice something different in your machine-start menu which is almost identical to the one in windows.
looks good
IF you are using the ubuntu inside VMware-you might get some absurd results while using this trick.
The solution to this- Replace your the file named xorg.conf.1 with xorg.conf,restart and your machine will run hard and jaunt.
To restore your Ubuntu boot splash theme run the following in your terminal
sudo update-alternatives –config usplash-artwork.so
Select the option for Ubuntu(/usr/lib/usplash/usplash-theme-ubuntu.so).
