I'm currently using Kubuntu and I'm considering making the switch to Debian while still wanting to use KDE as my desktop environment. Are there any significant challenges I should be aware of regarding this transition? I want to stick with a Debian-based operating system since I've recently transitioned to Linux from Windows due to my frustration with Windows overall.
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Switching to Debian should be smooth sailing! The installation process is straightforward and well documented. Just install Debian, open a terminal, and run:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install task-kde-desktop
After that, a reboot is needed. The "task-kde-desktop" package is the base environment for KDE with applications that Debian recommends, but you can opt for alternatives like kde-full, kde-standard, or even the minimal kde-plasma-desktop if that suits you better. Just a tip though, it's wise to keep the default Xfce desktop environment installed as a backup. Removing it could lead to some unexpected issues with dependencies later on. You can check out more info [here](https://wiki.debian.org/KDE).
Isn't it possible to select KDE as the desktop environment right during the installation?