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author | Slávek Banko <slavek.banko@axis.cz> | 2020-11-17 19:52:37 +0100 |
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committer | Slávek Banko <slavek.banko@axis.cz> | 2020-11-18 02:24:57 +0100 |
commit | 6aa392e1314567b23ab733fc5e8cf8332a344452 (patch) | |
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Move the khelpcenter guides to the directory level in which they are installed.
Signed-off-by: Slávek Banko <slavek.banko@axis.cz>
(cherry picked from commit 1b6c123de102f0152d296fba8771d348329ba95c)
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diff --git a/doc/faq/misc.docbook b/doc/faq/misc.docbook deleted file mode 100644 index 0dd2c4556..000000000 --- a/doc/faq/misc.docbook +++ /dev/null @@ -1,243 +0,0 @@ -<!-- -<?xml version="1.0" ?> -<!DOCTYPE chapter PUBLIC "-//KDE//DTD DocBook XML V4.2-Based Variant V1.1//EN" - "dtd/kdex.dtd"> ---> - -<chapter id="misc"> -<title>Miscellaneous questions</title> - -<qandaset> - - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Does &tde; support transparency and other visual effects provided by the new composite extension to X.org?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Yes. &tde; supports for the X composite extension and provides its own compositor. This allows for effects such as translucency and drop shadows for all windows, easily configurable through &twin;'s configuration dialog. For those using an xorg.conf file, be sure the following is included: - -<screen> -Section "Extensions" -Option "Composite" "Enable" -EndSection -</screen> - -<!-- This option is enabled by default --> -<!--Those users with an Nvidia graphics card and driver can improve the performance of these effects by adding the RenderAccel option to the Device section for the graphics card: - -<screen> -Section "Device" - Identifier "nvidia-fx5200" - Driver "nvidia" - Option "RenderAccel" "true" -</screen>--> -After correctly configuring xorg.conf, transparency and other effects can be enabled through the <menuchoice><guimenu>Desktop</guimenu><guimenuitem>Window Behavior</guimenuitem></menuchoice> &kcontrolcenter; module, under the <guilabel>Translucency</guilabel> tab. -</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>What about &tde; programs that do not have icons? How do I get -them into the menu?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Use &kmenuedit;. To access it use the &RMB; on the -<guibutton>T</guibutton> button and select <guimenu>Menu Editor</guimenu>.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Does &tde; have a graphical &FTP; client?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Yes, and it is none other than your favorite file -manager, &konqueror;. You can drag and drop remote files into local -folders.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I exit &tde;?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>On the panel (kicker) use the &LMB; to select the <guibutton>T</guibutton> -button and select <guimenu>Log Out...</guimenu>. Another method is to use the &RMB; -to select an empty area of the desktop, which opens a popup menu, -containing <guimenu>Log Out...</guimenu> as one of the options. -Another option is to use a keyboard shortcut, which on many systems is -<keycombo action="simul">&Ctrl;&Alt;<keycap>Delete</keycap></keycombo>. -A fourth option is to add the <application>Lock/Logout</application> button applet. -<note><para>Depending on your configuration of the &X-Window;, <keycombo -action="simul">&Ctrl;&Alt;&Backspace;</keycombo> -might also exit &tde; by killing the X server, but using that shortcut prevents -session management and is recommended only for emergencies.</para></note></para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Is there a program that checks for new mails at my -<acronym>ISP</acronym> if and only if I am online?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>&korn; will do the job. If you are not -connected, it will just sit there (idling).</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Is it really necessary to update to the latest version?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>We recommend updating to the latest stable release, or at least to stay within -a release version. Otherwise, getting answers to questions might be challenging. -Each release always contains bug fixes and enhancements. Often a problem with an old version -has been fixed in a more recent release. Newer versions also fix security problems. Only seldom are bug and security fixes backported to older releases.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I copy and paste in &tde;?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>The simplest method is to use your mouse:</para> -<procedure> -<step performance="required"><para>Highlight the text you want to copy by holding down the -&LMB; and dragging across the text. This adds the selected text to the clipboard.</para></step> -<step performance="required"><para>Go to the destination area; depending on your configuration, -you might need to click it using the &LMB; to give it -focus.</para></step> -<step performance="required"><para>Click the &MMB; to paste. If you have a two -button mouse and are emulating a three button mouse, push both buttons -simultaneously.</para></step> -</procedure> -<para>The standard keyboard shortcuts for copying is <keycombo action="simul">&Ctrl;<keycap>C</keycap></keycombo>, to cut is <keycombo action="simul">&Ctrl;<keycap>X</keycap></keycombo>, and to paste is <keycombo action="simul">&Ctrl;<keycap>V</keycap></keycombo>.</para> -<para>&tde; provides a multiple layer clipboard called &klipper;. Refer to the <ulink -url="help:/klipper">&klipper; handbook</ulink> for further information.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I convert the default &RedHat; menus into a menu in the -<guimenu>TDE</guimenu> menu?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Click on the <guibutton>T</guibutton> button and select -<menuchoice><guimenu>System</guimenu><guimenuitem>Appfinder</guimenuitem></menuchoice>.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question id="GIT"> -<para>What is <acronym>GIT</acronym>?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>GIT is a distributed version control and source code management system. -GIT is used to maintain source code under development. The &tde; developers use GIT. -</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Does &tde; support dual screen (Xinerama)?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Yes, you need to have a multi-headed X server. -</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<!--<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Why does Drag and Drop not work with Xinerama?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>You should update to XFree86 4.2.0 for this to work properly.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry>--> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I check which version of &tde; I am using?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Start any Trinity app. Each app has a Help menu providing -related information in the <guimenuitem>About</guimenuitem> dialog. -</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<!--<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I create themes and icons?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Go see <ulink -url="http://artist.kde.org">http://artist.kde.org</ulink>. -There is also a more informal community of &tde; related artists and -artwork at <ulink url="http://kde-look.org">http://kde-look.org</ulink>. -</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry>--> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I learn about development updates?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>You might want to subscribe to the -<ulink url="http://www.trinitydesktop.org/mailinglist.php"> -&tde; developer's mail list</ulink>. -Refer to <ulink url="http://trinity-devel.pearsoncomputing.net/">http://trinity-devel.pearsoncomputing.net/</ulink> -if you want to read without subscribing.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Is there a release schedule?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>The Trinity developers strive for a six to nine month schedule but that is not rigid or set in stone.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Are there plans to support semantic desktops?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Not at this time.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Are there plans to support tablet-like or special netbook desktop modes?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>No. The TDE team suggests a tablet-centric interface such as Unity, KDE4, or GNOME 3 for those devices.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do the developers propose to transition away from HAL (hardware abstraction layer)?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>The Trinity team developed a new native hardware support layer that is under testing. -That new system will be enabled by default in a future release, but is available now -in the development sources.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -</qandaset> -</chapter> |