Video Tip: Using a Folder View

Using: KDE 4.2 development version (KDE 4.1.60 (KDE 4.2 >= 20080709))

This video shows basic features of the Folder View:

• Filtering contents
• Showing a remote location (ftp used as an example)
• Drag and drop support

I’ve uploaded it to YouTube this time because, even if the quality is worse, one can add annotations to the videos. It’s still a beta feature and you will probably have to watch it directly on YouTube, sorry. Anyway, here it is:

Quick report

I’m now working with Luca Beltrame on the video recording front. We want to create a series of videos showing off Plasma and possibly other parts of KDE 4.1. The videos are user-oriented so basicaly they will serve as the visual counterpart to the existing Plasma FAQ.

As Luca posted on the KDE-Promo list, we are using a page on TechBase to coordinate the effort. If you have suggestions or ideas, edit the page yourself or leave them as a comment here.

Video Tip: Switching between Kickoff and Classic Menu

Using: KDE 4.1 (development version, compiled from sources on the 9th of July)

Switching from Kickoff to the Classic Menu style is incredibly easy. In case you don’t believe me, watch for yourself:

As you can see, I switched back to Kickoff. I can barely stand using the Classic Menu anymore. Even if you don’t understand Kickoff at first, keep using it and it will grow on you too