The KDE Desktop has similar components to the GNOME Desktop and their functionalities and usage do not differ much. So on the desktop we find the following familiar components: the Menu System, the Panel, the Desktop itself.
Click to view screen shot Fig 14.2 The KDE Desktop (Fedora Core)
On closer examination of the Desktop there are some subtle differences, For example, one of the things that set KDE apart from GNOME, would be the icon set. In contrast to GNOME, there is no "Computer" icon, but just some for your devices, and the usual "Start Here" set. KDE on systems other than Red Hat Linux or Fedora Core, will look a lot different, as the themes can be configured otherwise.
Click to view screen shot Fig 14.3 KDE Desktop Icon Set
Another item that you will notice is that if you right-click on the Desktop, the right-click pop-up menu differs from the GNOME offering. It allows you to create new documents, edit bookmarks (which are a handy feature to jump to places quickly with just a few clicks of the mouse button), and of course, run a command.
Click to view screen shot Fig 14.4 Right-click Menu in KDE
By clicking on the Main Menu, again, differences will be prevalent. But notice that the categories of applications are similar? It is just the look and feel, that seems to differ a little.
Click to view screen shot Fig 14.5 KDE Menus
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Tutorial: KDE (The K Desktop Environment)
1. Login into KDE
2. The KDE Desktop
3. Control Center
4. Klipper - Clipboard Applet
5. Konqueror - File Manager and Web Browser
6. The Help Center
