Install KDE 4 packages
For a basic KDE 4 desktop, install kde-plasma-desktop,
kde-plasma-netbook or both packages
(they are co-installable), which includes
kdebase-runtime |
Essential runtime components |
kdebase-workspace |
Desktop environment |
kdebase-apps |
Core applications |
plasma-desktop orplasma-netbook
|
The KDE plasma workspace for desktops/laptops or netbooks. |
For all of KDE 4, install the kde-full package, which also includes
kde-minimal |
The basic KDE 4 desktop, provided by kde-plasma-desktop or kde-plasma-netbook. |
kdeplasma-addons |
Additional Plasma applets |
kdegraphics |
Graphics applications, including the Okular document viewer |
kdegames |
Assortment of fun games |
kdemultimedia |
Multimedia players and utilities |
kdenetwork |
networking-related applications, such as the Kopete IM client |
kdepim |
Personal Information Management apps, such as Kontact or KMail |
kdeutils |
General-purpose utilities |
kdeedu |
Educational applications |
kdeadmin |
System administration tools |
kdeartwork |
Additional artwork and sound themes |
For what a random user would expect in a desktop environment, install the
kde-standard package.
kde-standard |
The KDE Plasma Desktop and standard set of applications. |
Most users will also want to install kdm. There are still a couple of packages more:
kdetoys |
Desktop amusements |
kdesdk |
Software development tools |
Translations packages are kde-l10n-XX where XX is your language code
Notes for KDE 4 packages
If you run into a problem and need help, you can send a mail to the Debian KDE support list. The list is not moderated, so you can post without subscribing.
If you want to help us get KDE 4 to Debian users, you're welcome to join the team!

Debian Qt/KDE Maintainers
Debian KDE Extras Team
Working notes
Misc