It seems like you are facing issues with KDE applications on Ubuntu 9.10 GNOME and would prefer not to use them due to the problems they have caused. Here are a few possible solutions to address this situation:
Solution 1: Uninstall KDE Applications
You can remove KDE applications that you do not need or find troublesome. To uninstall KDE applications, you can use the following command in the terminal:
Bash:
sudo apt-get remove --purge packagename
Replace "packagename" with the name of the KDE application you want to remove.
Solution 2: Explore Alternative Applications
Instead of using KDE applications, you can explore alternative applications that are more compatible with GNOME. Here are a few recommendations: