KDE 3.2.1 optimization?

[Will Maier <willmaier@gmx.net>]

Hi all-

I finally made the switch to 3.2.1 last night (from the offical apt 
repository). I am thoroughly impressed: 3.2.1 looks wonderful. For some 
reason, however, programs seem to be loading/running slower since the 
upgrade.

There were some problems (had to force install kdelibs), and I am 
wondering if I have any 3.1.5 stuff that might be slowing everything down.

I'm also wondering about klauncher, which I do not remember having under 
3.1.5 and which is now using ~10% of system resources. I can't kill it, 
for some reason.

Any advice appreciated.
Solidarity
Will Maier