qubes-doc/customization/kde.md

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Using KDE in dom0
=================

Installation
------------

Prior to R3.2, KDE was the default desktop environment in Qubes. Beginning with
R3.2, however, XFCE is the new default desktop environment. Nonetheless, it is
still possible to install KDE by issuing this command in dom0:

    $ sudo qubes-dom0-update @kde-desktop-qubes


Window Management
-----------------

You can set each window's position and size like this:

~~~
Right click title bar --> More actions --> Special window settings...

  Window matching tab
    Window class (application): Exact Match: <vm_name>
    Window title: Substring Match: <partial or full program name>

  Size & Position tab
    [x] Position: Apply Initially: x,y
    [x] Size: Apply Initially: x,y
~~~

You can also use `kstart` to control virtual desktop placement like this:

~~~
  kstart --desktop 3 --windowclass <vm_name> -q --tray -a <vm_name> '<run_program_command>'
~~~

(Replace "3" with whichever virtual desktop you want the window to be
on.)

This can be useful for creating a simple shell script which will set up your
workspace the way you like.


Mailing List Threads
--------------------

 * [Nalu's KDE customization thread](https://groups.google.com/d/topic/qubes-users/KhfzF19NG1s/discussion)