can I use "Make" from within KDE Shell Konsole

[Bill Moran]

Peter Ryan <pryan at singnet.com.sg> wrote:

> It is safe to install ports from
> within KDE ?
> 
> At present I shut down KDE, go to
> the command line and start a Make.
> 
> If I need to get a file manually 
> from somewhere, I go back into KDE
> to get it.
> 
> I would rather do it all from 
> within KDE if possible.  The Shell
> Konsole appears to be the same as
> the command line thing I have
> been using.

Yes, it's safe.

The only time you'll have problems is if you're upgrading or reinstalling
a port that is actually _part_ of KDE.  If you're unsure, you'll be safe
shutting down KDE like you have been, but other ports will install fine,
even ports that depend on already installed KDE stuff.

-- 
Bill Moran
Potential Technologies
http://www.potentialtech.com