How to Install the KDE4 Desktop on Top Of Arch-Linux 2012.10+ Easy Guide

The Tutorial shows you How to Install and SetUp the KDE4 Linux Desktop on Arch-Linux 2012.10+ with Systemd Kdm Management.

All Steps are Clearly Delineated Reducing at Minimum the Eventuals Choices and Customizations to Make Clearer & Easier the Process.

After if you Have Some Doubt or Need Some More Insight you Should Consult the Official Online Arch-Linux Documentation…

Just Relax & Take the Time of Carefully Reading and Executing the Instructions Contained Here and All should Work Like a Summer Breeze :)

1. Prerequisite for KDE4 is the XOrg Server Installation & SetUp:

   XOrg Installation Arch-Linux
   The Linked Tutorial shows you How to Install and Setup to Start at Boot the XOrg Server on Arch-Linux

2. Installing the Latest KDE4 Desktop

   pacman -Sy kde

   Arch-Linux Troubleshooting pacman “Could Not Resolve Host”:

   Dhcp Internet Network SetUp

   The Linked Guide Contains Arch-Linux SetUp for eth0 Network and Dhcp Internet Connection

3. Enabling Login Into KDE4 at Boot

   systemctl enable kdm.service

   systemctl start kdm.service

4. Reboot Directly Into Arch-Linux KDE4 Desktop .)

Here is the Complete Guide for Installing Arch-Linux 2012.10 + KDE4:

Arch-Linux KDE4 Step-by-Step Installation
The Linked Tutorial shows you How to Install Arch-Linux 2012.10 KDE4 in Easy Steps