The default value of this option is "true". Checking can be disabled by
setting this option to "false".
CheckHostname: This option can be used to disable checking for hostname
changes. The default value of this option is "true". Checking can be
disabled by setting this option to "false".
Example kdedrc file with default values:
[General]
HostnamePollInterval=5000
CheckSycoca=true
CheckUpdates=true
CheckHostname=true
If FAM or DNOTIFY is not available, the filesystem will be polled at regular interval for any changes. Under the [DirWatch] group in the kdeglobals file
the following options are available to adjust the polling frequency:
PollInterval: This can be used to adjust the time interval at which the local
filesystem is checked for new software or update files. The time is specified
in milliseconds and has a default of 500 (0.5 seconds).
NFSPollInterval: This can be used to adjust the time interval at which remote
filesystems, such as NFS or Samba, are ebing checked for new software or
update files. The time is specified in milliseconds and has a default of 5000
(5 seconds).
The above options are not used when FAM is used to watch for changes in the
filesystem, or when DNOTIFY is used. Specifying larger intervals may reduce
the CPU load and/or network traffic. Shorter intervals are not recommended.
Please note that in previous versions of KDE these options where listed in
the kderc file.
Example kdeglobals fragment:
[DirWatch]
PollInterval=500
NFSPollInterval=5000
Tasks loaded on demand
======================
Some things can be greatly simplified if they can be coordinated from a
central place. KDED has support for modules that will be demand-loaded
whenever an application attempts to make DCOP call to the module.
This can be useful for central administration tasks.
An example of a KDED module is the print module. When an application prints
a file, the print module will watch over the print-job while the file
is being printed. This allows you to close the application after submitting
your print-command to the printer, the print module will make sure to
inform the user when a print problem occurs (printer out of paper, printer
on fire)
A KDED module should install a .desktop file with
ServicesTypes=KDEDModule
A KDED module will be loaded on KDE startup if it has a line