I tried out kde4 about a year ago, and found this cool desktop sticky notes thingy that had a transparent background. I liked it so much, I decided to switch to kde when I had some time.

Now that I've switched, I can't find the thing again. Aargh. It's not under Add Widgets, that I can see. And when I go to Get More Widgets I can't find it under either the Plasma section or Google Gadgets. I've been combing the web for about two days now. I know I'm going to have missed something obvious, but I've had to give up and ask.

I'm heartbroken. Please help!

Try to install kdeplasma-addons. (You'll only find scripted widgets in Get More Widgets, there are also binary ones on e.g. http://kde-apps.org.)

Yesss!! Thank you, thank you. That was it. After installing, I right-clicked on the desktop to "Add Widget", chose "Notes" which now appeared in the mass of new widgets, and in preferences for the widget, selected translucent background.

Perfect.

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By the way, welcome to KDE!