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bill_c:
If you have problems installing openSUSE 15.5 in workstation player, try changing the USB to 2.0.
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So in another thread Wuerstchenhund suggested that I try openSUSE LEAP.  Host OS is Ubuntu 14.04 using vmware workstation player 12.5.9 and the guest OS is openSUSE 15.1 Leap. It stalls when it gets to the initializing part with the next button.  I couldn't find much help after doing a few searches and was about to give up after trying different vm settings, but then I tried changing the UBS from 1.1 to 2.0 and it installed just fine.
Yes I know I really need to upgrade host and vmware....
So does anyone know how to change specific things in KDE plasma like changing the up and down arrows for maximize and minimize to a box and a line like the old XP or win7 theme?
Or how to have a border around the apps in the task bar? Cause I like everything to be in a box, can't stand the let everything blend together look.

Wuerstchenhund:

--- Quote from: bill_c on June 09, 2020, 02:02:17 am ---If you have problems installing openSUSE 15.5 in workstation player, try changing the USB to 2.0.
Longer version:
So in another thread Wuerstchenhund suggested that I try openSUSE LEAP.  Host OS is Ubuntu 14.04 using vmware workstation player 12.5.9 and the guest OS is openSUSE 15.1 Leap. It stalls when it gets to the initializing part with the next button.  I couldn't find much help after doing a few searches and was about to give up after trying different vm settings, but then I tried changing the UBS from 1.1 to 2.0 and it installed just fine.
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That's not surprising, the virtual USB 1.1 controller in VMware Player (as well as vSphere) has often shown to cause side effects. I believe the general recommendation from VMware is to use USB 2.0 unless there's a real need for limiting the VM to USB 1.1.


--- Quote ---So does anyone know how to change specific things in KDE plasma like changing the up and down arrows for maximize and minimize to a box and a line like the old XP or win7 theme?
Or how to have a border around the apps in the task bar? Cause I like everything to be in a box, can't stand the let everything blend together look.

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There are a large number of Themes for KDE, some of which are included. In the KDE 'Startup menu', go to 'Configure Desktop' and then 'Workspace Themes':



You can also change various settings there.

Once you're setup, I recommend to have a look at YAST, one of the unique features in SUSE.

bill_c:
I did try an xp like theme and made a few changes and its not too bad now. Maybe I didn't set the right thing the first time, seems like I had to set the theme in 2 different places for it all to work.
How do you change the size of the application launcher icon?  Like make it rectangular instead of square so its an easier target to click. (I also searched for answers and found none on this). I did make the task bar taller, but those 1k or 2k pixels on a 4M+ pixel desktop make for a small target.I kinda don't like the desktop switcher being right next to the application launcher button, added a spacer and it helps.

Wuerstchenhund:
Frankly, I have no idea. I'm mostly fine with how KDE looks like out of the box and only make minor changes (like changing to double-click to open files) so I never encountered the need to change the app launcher icon.

But KDE has roughly a gazilion ways to adapt it to your personal preference, and I know that other people have made such changes so it's doable.

SUSE has some very friendly forums, and there are Reddit groups for openSUSE and KDE, so if you don't find the answer here this is where I would ask. It's probably something simple (at least if you know what to do) ;)

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