In this guide, we will walk through how to install KDE Plasma Desktop Environment on Debian 11|Debian 10. But, before we begin the installation, let us take a moment to reflect on what this Desktop Environment is all about.
A desktop environment is a graphical interface designed to provide a user-friendly and intuitive environment for interacting with a computer. It typically includes a collection of applications, tools, and utilities that work together to provide a cohesive user experience.
Some popular desktop environments include GNOME, KDE, Cinnamon and Xfce. Each of these environments has its own unique look and feel, but they all provide a way for users to interact with their system through windows, icons, menus, and other graphical elements. Desktop environments typically provide a range of features such as file management, system settings, application launchers, and panel/taskbar management. They also often support customization options such as themes and plugins to allow users to tailor their experience to their liking.
Plasma is a powerful and open-source graphical Desktop Environment for X Windows systems that is one of KDE’s projects. It is a desktop environment that provides a modern and customizable graphical user interface for Linux-based operating systems. KDE plasma is preferred due to its ease of use, cutting-edge functionality, flexibility and extensive customization that allows users to configure and personalize their desktop experience to their preference.
Follow the below steps for successful installation of the KDE Desktop Environment on Debian 11|Debian 10.
#1. Update the system
Update your system by executing the following command to the latest version.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgradeOnce the system is updated, proceed as shown.
#2. Install KDE Plasma Desktop Environment on Debian 11|Debian 10
Tasksel is a fantastic command-line tool included in Debian 11|Debian 10. On your Debian system, installing Desktop environments is simple thanks to this utility.
To begin, ensure that it is installed on your system; otherwise, use:
sudo apt install taskselDependency Tree:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
tasksel is already the newest version (3.68+deb11u1).
The following package was automatically installed and is no longer required:
linux-image-5.10.0-9-amd64
Use 'sudo apt autoremove' to remove it.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 77 not upgraded.
Now that Tasksel is installed, run it on your terminal with the command:
sudo taskselThis Window should appear, from which you can select your preferred Desktop Environment.
Now, using the arrow keys, navigate to and select KDE plasma using the space bar, as shown.
Use the TAB key to navigate, then click “OK” to start the installation.
Depending on the speed of your connection, this installation takes a while.
Restart your system after it is finished.
sudo reboot#3. Access the KDE Desktop Environment on Debian 11|Debian 10
Select KDE Plasma by clicking the Settings (tool) icon next to the password box on the login screen, Type your password after selecting the Desktop Environment to continue with the login process.
The KDE Plasma desktop is displayed here.
Conclusion.
There you go! KDE Plasma Desktop Environment has been successfully installed on Debian 11|Debian 10. Enjoy KDE Plasma Desktop Environment’s outstanding features right now.
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