[kde-linux] 8.10 kubuntu beginner - desktop?

[Anne Wilson]

On Monday 10 November 2008 20:13:50 alan c wrote:
> I have just installed kubuntu 8.10 for the first time and am trying to
> find my way around. I have changed the desktop wallpaper picture ok,
> and now I have deleted the large transparent window which contained a
> folder -  I think it was itself called desktop(??).
>
> Can anyone tell me how to re-instate this  transparent window which
> contained a folder please?

Hi, Alan.  Yes, it was a folderview, I would guess.  Right-click on the 
desktop and Add a Widget - select Folderview.  I'm not sure how *buntu sets it 
up, but most distros seem to default to pointing it to /home.  You can click 
on the spanner that appears on the handle, and change the location if you 
want, for instance to point it at your pictures or music.  I have two on my 
desktop pointing to remote directories.

With a little experimentation you'll find you can make it a much more 
convenient size.  I prefer mine small, but you could even set it to the whole 
desktop size if that's what you like.

You might like to visit http://userbase.kde.org, where you'll find a Glossary 
explaining the new terms, and links to many articles and videos demonstrating 
the use of the new features.

If there's anything specific you need help with, just ask :-)

Anne
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