Getting KDE

Getting KDE is easy if you use the major Linux distributions; it's included on nearly all of them! Here is a somewhat complete list:
Distributions Shipping KDE

There are also several vendors that ship KDE on CD-ROM. Here is a partial list:
KDE on CD-ROM

If, however, you do not use GNU/Linux or just want to get a more up to date version of KDE, then read below.

First, read the INSTALL section of the KDE FAQ:
Install Guide

Then, download the proper sources from one of the KDE FTP mirrors:
FTP Mirrors

There are also instructions available for source code.

For the impatient, here are some quick links to binaries. Wonder why your favorite distribution isn't on the list? Read the KDE Package Policy first.

KDE 3.3.2

Please see the KDE 3.3.2 Info Page for details.

Currently, the following binary packages are known:

• Conectiva Linux:
  • conectiva: Intel i386

• PLD Linux Distribution:
  • Alpha AXP 64 bit
  • Amd Athlon
  • Amd x86-64
  • Intel i386
  • Intel i586
  • Intel i686
  • PowerPC 32bit (601 or newer)
  • Sun Sparc 32bit

• Red Hat :
  • Language packages (all versions and architectures)
  • Fedora 3: Intel i386

• KDE-RedHat (unofficial) Packages:
  • all platforms
  • Red Hat 7.3
  • Red Hat 9
  • Fedora Core 2
  • Fedora Core 3
  • Red Hat Enterprise 3

• Slackware (Unofficial contribution) (README) :
  • Language packages
  • 10.0: Intel i486

• SuSE Linux (README) :
  • Language packages (all versions and architectures)
  • 9.2: Intel i586 and AMD x86-64
  • 9.1: Intel i586 and AMD x86-64
  • 9.0: Intel i586 and AMD x86-64
  • 8.2: Intel i586

• Yoper:
  • V2: Intel i686 rpm

KDE 3.3.2 consists of the following source packages:

The Konstruct build toolset can help you downloading and installing these tarballs.