[KDE] software installation

[djashjones]

is there a way of installing apps within KDE?

I tried installing some files direct via DEB for the IT but it failed.

[jakubd]

You need special compilations for ARM processor to be able to install an application - anyway it's possible (in most cases) just to do a recompilation of a KDE app without any further modifications (like it is needed for Hildon).
Regular DEB packages from the net will be usually compiled for x86 platform so unusable for the Tablet.

[djashjones]

so a app for os2008 n800 wont work? it needs to be a linux app for arm cpu?

[PinCushionQueen]

so a app for os2008 n800 wont work? it needs to be a linux app for arm cpu?

No if you have the .deb file or if the repo is already in Maemo Application Manager - you can use Kpackage to install and unistall apps. I actually find it superior to the Maemo app manager because Kpackage give more information, more readily.

If you want to install an app from a .deb file: Go to KDE Menu -> System ->KPackage -> Wait for it to build the app list (you should see a little watch on the screen) -> Open file - > navigate to where you file is stored -> Install file -> Enjoy :)