Anyway, on January 14, I headed to home.kde.org! Nbinnerlkdefour-live to grab the Live CD. (Note that I could have configured the 'KDE4-UNSTABLE-desktop' repository on a base openSUSE ILl install to pull in the KDE 4.2 RC packages, but what fun is that?) The added advantage of using this CD is that you can also take a look at the progress of KOffice 2.0 and K3b 2.0 with the included beta releases.

To install the Live CD you can follow the same steps as you would when you install the DVD. Now, after installation, I obviously needed OpenOffice.org, in addition to the English UK translations and support, as well as the GNOME desktop. Of course, I could have pulled everything from the online repository. But why waste time when I already had the DVD handy?

Adding the DVD as an install source is simple: YaST ~ Sorjware Repositories; in the 'Configured Software Repositories' window click Add; select the DVD radio button, and follow the steps. That's it! Now, open the YaST package manager and install the rest of the software you need. Simple, isn't it? Of course, by the time you read this article, the final KDE 4.2 will be out, so you should check that out
Now, I know you expect me to talk about what's new in KDE 4.2, but I won't do that. All I can say is it's a brilliant update with really nice features and a sexier interface. What can I say, other than that I'm loving it!