Re: [gentoo-desktop] kde-sunset

[Philip Webb <purslow@ca.inter.net>]

131205 wabenbau@gmail.com wrote:
> I was a KDE user for many years (starting with KDE version 0.4)
> but since KDE4 ousted KDE3 I'm using XFCE.

I recommend Fluxbox for those wanting a simple life.

> Because I wanna have a "tree-mode" in my file manager,
> I'm using nautilus instead of thunar.

Try Krusader : you can get a tree via the pop-up window.
Krusader is a very powerful file manager.

> I think about installing the kde-sunset overlay
> because I always was happy with KDE3.
> 1. How secure is it to use KDE 3.5 from the kde-sunset overlay?
> Are there maybe security leaks that are fixed in KDE4 but not in KDE 3.5?

I believe they try to fix serious security holes :
it depends on what you plan to do.

> 2. I have some KDE4 programs installed.
> Do I have to uninstall all KDE4 stuff before I can install KDE 3.5?

No : I have KDE Sunset installed for  3  small games
-- Kmahjongg Ksokoban Kworldclock -- , but use KDE 4 for many other apps.

> 3. Are there any other things that I have to take care of
> before I install KDE 3.5?

You need to check the dox re how to install + manage overlays.

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