The new KDE 3 boasts a range of great features such as user-friendly design as well as the efficient management of the workspace. Make use of the smart menus, the extensive help functions, and the customization functionality. Arrange your desktop according to your needs. Configure your own menus, the practical menu bar (called "Kicker"), the background, and screen fonts - KDE 3 allows you to adjust virtually everything according to your personal requirements.

All required settings - including the background, window structure, virtual desktops, login manager, and system information on everything your system contains - can be accessed centrally in the KDE Control Center. Like the entire KDE desktop, the Control Center, too, is fast and easy to use. Additionally, it provides access to the system assistant YaST2.

Almost all programs specially developed for KDE start with a k. All "k programs" offer a multitude of features, are easy to use, and have the same look and feel in the world of KDE. The KDE file and Internet browser Konqueror assists you in managing your files and directories. Dial and hang up with a mouse click: KInternet takes you to the Internet with a click. Try out the fast KOffice or the powerful OpenOffice.org or scan your vacation snapshots with Kooka.