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Connect KDE applications using DCOP
Hidden deep within the KDE desktop lies a powerful set of scripting technologies that can allow the power user to automate many tasks. In this article, the author introduces us to these technologies and explains how they can be used to the fullest.
Introduction to KDE
This article shows you how I got up and running with KDE and some of the powerful features I found. I'll be focusing on the latest stable version of KDE, version 2.1.
Understanding the KParts component architecture
This article discusses KParts, an architecture for graphical components, found in KDE, the K Desktop Environment. KParts allows applications requiring the same functionality to share a component by embedding the graphical component into the application's window. This article compares KParts with other component models, such as CORBA, and describes the main concepts used in KParts, including actions, plug-ins, part managers, and GUI merging.