The K Desktop Environment

Chapter 15. Getting more information

15.1. Where is the homepage?
15.2. Is there a mailing list?
15.3. How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to these lists?
15.4. Is there a mailing list archive?
15.5. Is there a newsgroup about ?
15.6. Are there any other -related FAQs?

15.1. Where is the homepage?

The homepage is located at http://www.kde.org. If you prefer a local mirror, there are several to choose from. For a current list of web site mirrors sorted by location, please visit http://www.kde.org/webmirrors.html.

15.2. Is there a mailing list?

Well, there are more than one. Each focuses on a different aspect of . Some of them are for the developers, so they are not discussed in detail. Some of the more important lists that users might be interested in are:

kde

This is the main mailing list for general discussions.

kde-announce

This list is used to announce new versions of as well as new tools and applications.

kde-user

This list is intented for users helping other users.

kde-look

This is the list that deals with questions of look and feel and general user interface considerations.

kde-licensing

This list is devoted to discussions about the and license issues.

For the complete list of mailing lists available, please refer to http://www.kde.org/contact.html.

Please note that it is not a good idea to ask questions which are already answered in this FAQ.

15.3. How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to these lists?

All lists are available via the university of Tübingen.

To subscribe

Send an email to list-request, that is:

The email must contain subscribe your_email_address in the subject.

To unsubscribe

Send an email to list-request, that is:

The email must contain unsubscribe your_email_address in the subject.

Important

Never send subscribe/unsubscribe request to the mailing lists directly! Use the list-request instead.

There is also a complete list of all -related mailing lists, and a web interface for subscribing and unsubscribing located at http://master.kde.org/mailman/listinfo.

15.4. Is there a mailing list archive?

Yes, there is a searchable mailing list archive hosted by Progressive Computer Concepts. The is http://lists.kde.org. There you will see a directory listing of the mailing lists. Note that you can only do a subject/author search at this level. You probably will not find what you want doing this kind of search.

To do a body search, you have to enter one of the mailing lists. Just click on the folder you want to search (e.g. "kde" or "kde-user") and then the pull-down menu by the search box will default to "Body" searches. To be thorough you should probably search the "kde", "kde-user", and "kde-devel" folders.

15.5. Is there a newsgroup about ?

Yes, there is! It is at comp.windows.x.kde. In addition, there is also a German newsgroup at de.alt.comp.kde. Please note that it is not a good idea to ask questions which are already answered in this FAQ.

15.6. Are there any other -related FAQs?

Yes. Here is a list of them: