Comments on: KDE in openSUSE 11.1 and Beyond

By: kojot

kojot — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:12:56 +0000

I use 4.2 and any plasma or kwin component haven’t crashed on me since 4.1.

By: Jay M

Jay M — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:54:51 +0000

Would be good if the next openSUSE release (oS 11.2) also included KDE 3.5, since that is considered to be more stable, with a large user-base. Especially in view of so many problems (plasma component/desktop crash), reported with KDE 4.2.

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:51:07 +0000

Everyone said that 4.1 was ready for common usage so I tried it. I think those people have very low standards. Some things don’t seem to work correctly, lots of features are missing, and in general it seems like a desktop in a very immature stage. I will be switching back to 3.5 and waiting for KDE 4 to improve (thanks to those working on it).

To the person who said that KDE 4 will attract new users, why should I care about that? I don’t use Linux distros so that I can attract more people. Although I would love to see more people use Linux distros, I don’t think that should happen at the expense of its quality. I suspect that everyone on here who thinks KDE 4 is great does so because it has flashy junk that catches the eye. I don’t care about that. I like KDE 3.5 because it’s easy to use, has features that are great, and doesn’t break. If you want flashy, eye candy, get a Mac, and leave the adults with their own desktop.

By: jay

jay — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:44:22 +0000

I just installed OpenSuSE 11.1. It detected my Dell 2007WFP, but did not allow me to set resolution to 1680×1050. I can go up to 1280×1024. :(

By: mrtessster

mrtessster — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:58:51 +0000

I just updated KDE4 in my OpenSuse 11.0, and at last… a hideable panel. Now I use KDE4 exclusively. I agree with the direction. KDE4 is great.

By: Livino

Livino — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:49:33 +0000

I don’t know what the fuss is all about. Not only KDE 3.5 will be supported in 11.1, but it’s also one of the install options. It isn’t *hidden*, it was simply moved to the “other options” in the **very same** installer screen. It’s just a matter of selecting the KDE3.5 option.

As for future support, well, just imagine where KDE3 would be if everybody tried to mantain KDE2 instead of moving on.

openSUSE made the right decision. Let’s put our time and energy into making KDE4 the best desktop available. Failing that, there’s always Gnome!

By: Zer0

Zer0 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:53:10 +0000

Just move to gnome.. pronblem solved ;-)

By: Dee

Dee — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:01:02 +0000

KDE 4.x is crippled garbage as is Compiz. OpenSuse 11.0 was also no better. Dot oh’s always blow.
I don’t expect 11.1 to be much better. Dot one’s are never much better. MAYBE by 11.3 things may be usable.

After 2 months of constant lock ups (NOT using Compiz or KDE 4.0) I reinstalled OpenSuse 10.3 w/KDE 3.5.10 and am enjoying the stability I require.

I will stick with 10.3 and 3.5.x for as long as I can. I can see my very long last love affair with Suse is coming to an end.

By: Martyn Hare (Unconfined)

Martyn Hare (Unconfined) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:55:42 +0000

I am of the belief that KDE 3.5.x should be kept until OpenSuSE 12.x and supported in the SuSE Enterprise Desktop 11. KDE 3.5.x performs a champ.. however KDE 4.x does not. Many people say that GNU/Linux is *the* most stable system going, if distributors cannot keep their systems stable (supporting the old and the new?) then how is that the case?

I have made the move to GNOME to provide the stable platform for myself; if no-one steps up to the mark to provide good KDE 3.5.x packages then i’ll produce some for those who are new and want the old`n`tested.

By: Daniel M

Daniel M — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:00:30 +0000

How many moaners on here have actually spent a single hour on developing software?
Redicoulous.

Love the speed of 11.1rc1. Can’t find too many bugs myself.