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Fedora KDE Installation Guide

Fedora KDE is a version of Fedora that comes with the KDE Plasma desktop environment. Fedora is known for being cutting-edge and community-driven, offering the latest software and technologies. The KDE version provides a sleek, modern desktop experience.

Requirements:

  • A computer with a 64-bit processor
  • At least 2GB of RAM (4GB recommended)
  • At least 20GB of free disk space (25GB+ recommended)
  • A USB drive (minimum 4GB) or a DVD to create a bootable installation media

Step 1: Download Fedora KDE

  1. Visit the official website: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde
  2. Select the 64-bit version and click on Download.
  3. Download the ISO file to your computer.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB or DVD

  1. Download and install a tool like Rufus (Windows) or Etcher (Linux/macOS) to create a bootable USB drive.
  2. Insert your USB drive into your PC.
  3. Open the tool (e.g., Rufus or Etcher), and select the downloaded Fedora KDE ISO file.
  4. Choose the USB drive as the target device and click Start (or Flash! in Etcher) to create the bootable drive.
  5. If using a DVD, burn the ISO file to the DVD using your preferred burning software.

Step 3: Boot from the USB or DVD

  1. Insert the bootable USB or DVD into the computer you want to install Fedora KDE on.
  2. Restart the computer and press the appropriate key to enter the boot menu (usually F12, Esc, or F10 depending on your manufacturer).
  3. Select the USB drive or DVD as the boot device and press Enter.

Step 4: Try or Install Fedora KDE

  1. Once Fedora KDE loads, you will be given the option to Try Fedora KDE or Install Fedora KDE.
  2. If you want to test it before installation, select Try Fedora KDE. If you're ready to install, click Install Fedora KDE.

Step 5: Language and Keyboard Layout

  1. Choose your language from the list and click Continue.
  2. Select your keyboard layout (default is usually fine), then click Continue.

Step 6: Prepare Installation Type

  1. You will be asked where you want to install Fedora KDE.
  2. If you want to erase the entire disk and install Fedora KDE, select Erase disk and install Fedora KDE.
    • Warning: This will delete everything on your disk, so be sure to backup important files.
  3. If you want to dual-boot with another OS (like Windows), choose Custom Partitioning and manually adjust partitions. If dual-booting with Windows, consider installing Fedora’s bootloader on the same disk as your Windows installation to avoid boot issues.
  4. For advanced users, you can choose Custom partitioning to manually partition the disk.

Step 7: Select Time Zone

  1. The installer will automatically detect your timezone based on your location.
  2. Verify the timezone and click Continue.

Step 8: User Setup

  1. Enter your name, computer name (hostname), username, and password.
  2. Select whether you want to log in automatically or need a password to log in.
  3. Click Continue once you've filled in the details.

Step 9: Installation Process

  1. Fedora KDE will begin installing. This may take some time, depending on your system's speed.
  2. The installer will copy files, install the system, and configure your computer.

Step 10: Finish Installation

  1. Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to Reboot.
  2. Before restarting, make sure to remove the installation media (USB or DVD).
  3. Click Reboot Now and your computer will restart into Fedora KDE!

Step 11: Post-Installation Setup

  1. After logging in, check for system updates by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo dnf update
  1. Install NVIDIA or AMD graphics drivers if needed:
  • For NVIDIA: 
    sudo dnf install akmod-nvidia xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-cuda
  • For AMD: 
    sudo dnf install mesa-dri-drivers vulkan-radeon
  1. Reboot the system to apply the changes.

Troubleshooting:

  • If Fedora KDE doesn't boot after installation, double-check your boot order in the BIOS and make sure the hard drive with Fedora is set as the first boot device.
  • To fix NVIDIA driver issues, ensure the appropriate driver is installed via dnf or through the NVIDIA repository.

Congratulations! You now have Fedora KDE installed and ready to use with the latest software and KDE Plasma environment.