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    #1

    A new lightweight QT desktop environment

    Whilst surfing the Ubuntu Forums I came across a post for a new DE based upon QT. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1897600 It looks like a skinny KDE

    Just wonder if any Kubuntu users would consider using it?
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    Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

    Qt-Apps
    • http://qt-apps.org/content/show.php/razor-qt?content=129805
    • http://qt-apps.org/content/show.php/Razor-qt?content=142545



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    http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2011/12/16...tu-devel.html:
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    jussi	Riddell: btw, even though its not a kubuntu thing, do you know if anyone is planning to package razor-qt?	14:03
jussi	[url]http://yarpen.cz/rants/?p=43[/url]	14:03
Riddell	jussi: I've never heard of it	14:06
Riddell	jussi: file a needs-packaging bug if you want it
    http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2011/12/20...tu-devel.html:
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    jussi	has anyone tried razorqt yet? Its _super_ fast	11:42
apachelogger	its kde with a less usefull plazmar	11:46
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      #3
      Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

      https://launchpad.net/~razor-qt/+archive/ppa/
      You are about to add the following PPA to your system:
      Razor-qt DE
      Razor is a toolbox-like desktop-environment. While trying to feature everything a modern desktop has to offer (panel, session, desktop). it lets the user choose what to use.
      More info: https://launchpad.net/~razor-qt/+archive/ppa
      Press [ENTER] to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding it
      Code:
      :~$ apt-cache show razorqt
      Description: Razor-qt desktop environment
      Razor-qt is an advanced, easy-to-use, and fast desktop environment
      based on Qt technologies. Unlike desktop environments, Razor-qt
      also works fine with weak machines.
      .
      This package provides all the components of Razor-qt.
      Log of sudo apt-get install razorqt
      Tue Dec 20 18:27:45 2011
      ...
      The following NEW packages will be installed:
      libqtxdg0 librazorqt0 razor-appswitcher razor-data razor-desktop razor-panel
      razor-runner razor-session razorqt
      0 upgraded, 9 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
      Need to get 6,369 kB of archives.
      After this operation, 9,290 kB of additional disk space will be used.
      ...
      Making a new user: razortest

      Log in




      It is an option...xfce, lxde, razorqt.


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        #4
        Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

        Just wonder if any Kubuntu users would consider using it?
        Download count, oneiric: http://askubuntu.com/questions/89224...aded-from-ppas


        Code:
        $ python ppastats.py razor-qt ppa oneiric i386
        libqtxdg-dev 0.4.0-1oneiric 34
        libqtxdg0 0.4.0-1oneiric 660
        librazorqt0 0.4.0-1oneiric 662
        razor-appswitcher 0.4.0-1oneiric 653
        razor-config 0.4.0-1oneiric 132
        razor-data 0.4.0-1oneiric 1209
        razor-desktop 0.4.0-1oneiric 659
        razor-panel 0.4.0-1oneiric 656
        razor-runner 0.4.0-1oneiric 654
        razor-session 0.4.0-1oneiric 655
        razorqt 0.4.0-1oneiric 1161
        razorqt-dev 0.4.0-1oneiric 38
        Code:
        $ python ppastats.py razor-qt ppa oneiric amd64
        libqtxdg-dev 0.4.0-1oneiric 22
        libqtxdg0 0.4.0-1oneiric 536
        librazorqt0 0.4.0-1oneiric 538
        razor-appswitcher 0.4.0-1oneiric 533
        razor-config 0.4.0-1oneiric 88
        razor-data 0.4.0-1oneiric 1209
        razor-desktop 0.4.0-1oneiric 537
        razor-panel 0.4.0-1oneiric 537
        razor-runner 0.4.0-1oneiric 536
        razor-session 0.4.0-1oneiric 537
        razorqt 0.4.0-1oneiric 1161
        razorqt-dev 0.4.0-1oneiric 23
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          #5
          Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

          Originally posted by nickstonefan
          .....
          Just wonder if any Kubuntu users would consider using it?
          Of course, IF I didn't have the hardware to run KDE4 adequately.
          "A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.”
          – John F. Kennedy, February 26, 1962.
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            #6
            Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

            Dang, you guys beat me to it. I just posted news of Razor-QT over in Geek News. I would consider at least trying it out as a possible "fallback" mode.(maybe?)
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              Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

              Link to the Geek News Topic: http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3119791.0
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                #8
                Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                Thanks for putting the link in, OneLine. Maybe later we'll see Razor become the failsafe "version" of KDE once it (Razor) matures enough.
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                  Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                  I hope this gets some momentum. Qt4 is much better Qt3 but I can't say the same for kde4 vs kde3.
                  FKA: tanderson
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                    Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                    Ever since 4.7, I would have to whole-heartedly disagree with that comment. But hey, there's always Project Trinity for those who wax nostalgic

                    http://www.trinitydesktop.org/
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                      Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                      Originally posted by nickstonefan
                      Whilst surfing the Ubuntu Forums I came across a post for a new DE based upon QT. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1897600 It looks like a skinny KDE

                      Just wonder if any Kubuntu users would consider using it?
                      Thank you for sharing! I have set up a Debian KDE partition because I wanted to try a stable release as a work environment, that use as little resources as possible so that I can use as much power on Blender 3D and other graphical applications. I'm not really satisfied with the DebianKDE, mainly cause I'm not used to it I guess. I think I'll try this on that partition when I get time, see if I can slim it down a bit further.

                      The little I've tried LXDE and Xfce (in a virtual box), I just don't like it. Think this looks promising.

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                        #12
                        Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                        I've finally downloaded and installed razor-qt 0.4. Will now be testing it and reporting any bugs. Must do something to get my inner geek back!

                        Wish me luck on using this new DE.
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                          Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                          I'm looking forward to your reports! 8)
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                            #14
                            Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                            Having downloaded and installed the Razor-qt desktop environment from ppa:razor-qt I have been spending the whole of the last seven days using it.

                            As with all other Ubuntu packages installation was very easy with no input from me and once installed I simply logged out of my current session and logged back in using razor-qt.

                            Upon first view it does not look much different (layout wise) to LXDE. It does not come with its own window manager but uses openbox by default. It also doesn't come with a file browser like Dolphin but I simply downloaded PCMANFM for file management.

                            Once I had got used to setting up certain applets for the taskbar I was able to use it just like any other desktop environment. It is not yet that customisible because I have not yet found a way of changing its icon theme but can change the window decorations.

                            Even though it is only at 0.4 I have found it to be a very stable desktop. No crashes to date of the environment.

                            If you are the type of person who likes tinkering with the desktop environment and would like to use one that is light on resources then I would highly recommend Razor-qt.
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                              #15
                              Re: A new lightweight QT desktop environment

                              mmm... looks like it is time to fire up the VM! 8)
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