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Re: KDE connect

From Axel <none@not.here>
Newsgroups alt.os.linux.mint
Subject Re: KDE connect
Date 2026-05-17 18:31 +1000
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Mike Easter wrote:
> Paul wrote:
>> When you install packages, you're supposed to note what the interface
>> says about quantity-o-bytes and "list of packages to install". If the
>> list is ridiculously long, that's your first hint you've invited
>> Martian Invaders into the house. I've NACKed out of a package
>> install many times, on seeing just how large the package set
>> that I'm about to install is going to be.
>>
> Well, on the one hand, I was right about KDE Connect requiring a LOT 
> of stuff related to KDE that is NOT on a default LM.
>
> But, OTOH, installing KDE Connect on LM 22.3 Cinnamon does result in a 
> 'family' of KDE Connect apps in its menu which seem worthwhile, KDE 
> Connect (make all your devices one), KDE Connect indicator (display 
> info about your devices), KDE Connect settings (which window says, 'If 
> you own an Android device, make sure to install the KDE Connect 
> Android app (also available from F-Droid) and it should appear in the 
> list (also directions to help from kdec wiki) and KDE Connect SMS 
> texting.
>
>> The thing is, Axel is trying to get everything running on a
>> single unified solution.
>
> So far, I'm now advising KDE Connect on LM 22.3 such as Cinn AND KDE 
> Connect from Google Play on his Android Moto device.
>
>

I have installed it on another LM machine, and it's great

-- 
Linux Mint 22.3

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