Getting more information

KDE Frequently Asked Questions
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# Chapter 15. Getting more information

15.1. Where is the KDE homepage?
15.2. Is there a KDE 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 KDE?
15.6. Are there any other KDE-related FAQs?

15.1. Where is the KDE homepage?

The KDE 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 KDE mailing list?

Well, there are more than one. Each focuses on a different aspect of KDE. 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 KDE mailing list for general discussions.

kde-announce

  This list is used to announce new versions of KDE 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 KDE and Qt™ 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:

- kde-request@kde.org

- kde-announce-request@kde.org

- kde-user-request@kde.org

- kde-look-request@kde.org

- kde-licensing-request@kde.org

The email must contain `subscribe `your_email_address`` in the subject.

To unsubscribe

Send an email to list-request, that is:

- kde-request@kde.org

- kde-announce-request@kde.org

- kde-user-request@kde.org

- kde-look-request@kde.org

- kde-licensing-request@kde.org

The email must contain `unsubscribe `your_email_address`` in the subject.

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

There is also a complete list of all KDE-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 URL 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 KDE?

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 KDE-related FAQs?

Yes. Here is a list of them:

- KDE 2.0 FAQ

- Konqueror FAQ

- aRts sound server FAQ

- KMail FAQ

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