Getting Started/Build

Here you will find instructions for compiling and installing KDE from source and suggestions for when compilation doesn't go so smoothly.

Building The Source

Stable version

Instructions for installing the latest stable KDE 3.x release.

Development Version (trunk)

Instructions for installing the latest and greatest KDE development source code.

Old Versions

Instructions for building older KDE versions.

Coexisting Versions

Directions to build multiple KDE versions on the same machine simultaneously.

FAQ

Help with errors and other questions you might have.

Further Links

• Build KDE on Solaris