Kicker is your KDE start button and much more.
Initially, the Kicker panel is grey, and is placed at the bottom of the screen. Later on, you will learn how Kicker can be moved, and how you can change it to your preference.
Use Kicker to do such basic things such as start your applications and switch between opened applications and documents.
However, Kicker can do more:
add various useful applets
modify and rearrange your application menu
view a list of running applications
add buttons/icons for easy access to frequently needed applications
switch between virtual desktops
Additionally, Kicker has nine Basic Icons:
The K Button icon to launch applications.
The Window List icon to display a list of running applications and virtual desktops.
The Home icon to display the contents of your home directory
Shell icon to start the ubiquitous terminal emulator.
The KDE Control Center icon to change your configuration.
The Help icon to display KDE Help Center.
A shortcut to Advanced Editor. This is an example of embedding shortcuts of frequently needed applications. You can learn more in the section describing adding icons to the panel.
The Kandalf's tips icon to display useful tips for novice KDE users.
The Desktop icon to quickly display the current desktop by hiding the windows that clutter it. This icon acts as a toggle. Click it again to display the hidden windows.
Now take a Five-minute fly-over course of Kicker, or delve into reference documentation!
0.2 - current release