Description of Utilities

Kate: Kate is a multi-document editor based on KWrite. It is a multi-view editor which allows a user to view multiple files for easy reference or simultaneous editing. Kate also works well for editing big files, extensible syntax highlighting, and selectable encoding.

Kedit: Kedit is a simple text editor that can be used with Konqueror for text and configuration file browing. It also works well for creating small plain text documents.

KWrite:   KWrite could be considered as a partial alternative to more powerful editors, but also works very well as a simple text editor. It may be best used in conjunction with Konqueror for source file browsing for different languages.

Ark: A program for managing various archive formats. Archives can be viewed, extracted, created and modified. The program can handle various formats such as tar, gzip, bzip2, zip, rar and lha.

KCalc: A multi-function calculator, works in regular mode and scientific mode.

Kdict: A dictionary that searches databases for definitions and also provides synonyms.

KFloppy: Utility for formatting 3.5" and 5.25" floppy disks.

KGpg: Gnu Privacy Guard provides file encryption, file decryption and key management.

Klamav: Clam Anti-Virus.

Klipper: A clipboard utility.

KPilot: An application for synchronizing your Palm Pilot or similar device, similar to the Palm HotSync for MS-Windows.

KAlarm: A utility that allows you to schedule personal timed events and set reminders. The alarm can be a text message, a spoken message or play a sound file.

KCharSelect: A character set selector.

KFontViewer: A simple font viewer.

KJots: A note taker program.

KMouseTool: A mouse manipulation tool that clicks the mouse when the cursor pauses briefly. Designed for those with repetitive strain injuries or for whom pressing buttons hurts.

KPager: A desktop pager program.

KPalmDoc: PalmDoc converter.

KSync: A small application for selecting and syncing files.

KTimer: A timer application. It allows you to execute commands after a certain amount of time and also supports looping commands.

TNEF File Viewer: A tool for unpacking attachments that are encapsulated into the TNEF attachment, which would have required MS Outlook in order to view the attachment.

Useful Tips: A utility that provides tips on using KDE when you log in.