HOWTO: Install the Fast Switch User plasmoid

[isaacj87]

Hello all,

As you can see, I'm brand new to the forums. I'm new to PCLinuxOS, but not to Linux or KDE. All I can say is that I'm lovin' PCLinuxOS 2010.7 and I'm glad to be a part of the community. So, without further ado, let's get started.

First off, for the uninitiated, what is the Fast Switch User plasmoid? You can find all the necessary info here: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/fast+user+switch?content=127462, but it's pretty self-explanatory. It's a plasmoid designed to let users quickly switch between users. It's still in its infancy, but it's pretty usable and stable. If you're using KDE4, this is a great little feature.

To install:

Let's make sure we have our build-deps:

1) Open up synaptic.

2) Search for the following:

• cmake
• gcc-c++
• kdebase4-devel

Mark all 3 for installation. That's all I really needed to compile it. I started from a clean install, so I'm assuming that's all you'll need.

Now, let's download and build it.

1) Download the source here: http://kde-look.org/content/download.php?content=127462&id=1&tan=81412593

2) Extract the tarball. Open up Dolphin, navigate to the folder it downloaded to (more than likely, Downloads), right click it and select "Extract Archive Here."

3) Open up Konsole (Terminal). Press alt+F2 and search for "Konsole."

4) Move into the directory of the folder. Since I'm assuming the folder is in ~/Downloads, that's what I'm going to instruct. If it is not, then you'll have to adjust as needed.

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cd ~/Downloads/fastuserswitch-0.2.1/
5) Make a build directory and move into it.

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mkdir build
then,

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cd build
6) Prepare the code for compilation.

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cmake -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=$(kde4-config --prefix) ../
7) Make and finally install.

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make
then, we have to give super user permissions.

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su -
enter your password and then, move back to the directory.

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cd /home/YOURUSERNAMEHERE/Downloads/fastuserswitch-0.2.1/build
then,

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make install
7) Now, let's exit super user mode and finish the installation.

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exit
and finally,

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kbuildsycoca4 --noincremental
If all went well, then you'll have a shiny new plasmoid in your widgets browser. Enjoy!

[RobPotts]

Hi

I know this has been inactive for ages, but I have just installed this and would like some advise.  I beleive it should show the user icon, currently I just get a image of a faceless man.  Is there anything i can do to change this.

cheers
Rob

[Tony]

RobPotts,

are you the only User on your machine ?

[NoIBnds]

Hi

I know this has been inactive for ages, but I have just installed this and would like some advise.  I beleive it should show the user icon, currently I just get a image of a faceless man.  Is there anything i can do to change this.

cheers
Rob

I think if you go to the KDE Control Center (not pcc), Crossed Wrench & Screw Driver, the 1st entry is Account Details. It allows you to put a picture for the user there.

[RobPotts]

I have 2 users

Updating in the account info box on the crossed wrench and screwdriver worked perfectly.

Cheers
Rob