1) Can you be more specific? How are you trying to start KDE? The script startkde does not replace startx, but rather is run from within a .xinitrc. Most people run some kind of display manager like kdm or gdm, which starts kde for you.
2) aptitude install kdat should work. Note the spelling of "aptitude" -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
