KDE4 using the livecd
I have yet to upgrade to KDE4 in Kubuntu. I have spent sime time with it in the LiveCD though. So far, it’s been an experience. I like some of the new features in Konqueror. The new Kickoff menu almost obsoletes katapult, but doesn’t quite make it. It requires the use of keystrokes with keys having a greater distance than katapult. I can usually hit alt+space on most any keyboard with one thumb, so I don’t find Kickoff as accessible as it could be. Moreover, you also have to press enter to complete the search.
It seems to me many of the most important updates are kind of behind the scenes. New API’s like Phonon will provide enhanced interoperability for the future. This generally points to the direction of KDE4 really laying an incredible foundation for forthcoming development.
I’m going to test the kubuntu package of it in an installed virtual machine. I’m not ready for any big problems with either of my workstations, so I’ll be holding off on that until i make sure most of my apps will work.
I’d also like to do it without editing my sources list.
