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Xi0N

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XFCE Vs LXDE

Im trying to get away from GNOME3.... it has a couple of bugs that are making its use a bit difficult for me, and i never tried anything different than GNOME and KDE.... and besides, it will come really useful for my old laptop.

So, both WM are supposed to be lightweight but which are the main features of each one so i can decide which one to use? So far, i tried XFCE, and it seems lightweight and simple... too simple maybe even... jeje.
I plan on using it on a dual screen computer as well, so it must handle this setup properly.
If you know of any other one else, feel free to recommend!

Thanks

examon

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Registered: 2011-05-07

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Re: XFCE Vs LXDE

lxde is even much more lightweight then xfce, dual screen setup works well with both DEs (tested).
I like more lxde cos of openbox WM. Openbox is very configurable and really fast.

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b4data

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Registered: 2010-12-14

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Re: XFCE Vs LXDE

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/LXDE
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xfce
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/De … vironments

jasonwryan

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Re: XFCE Vs LXDE

LXDE or XFCE

LXDE or XFCE or Something else

LXDE or XFCE (another version)

It seems that no matter how many times this question is asked, it's just not solvable...

You could always install them both and make up your own mind.

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Iranon

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Registered: 2011-06-11

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Re: XFCE Vs LXDE

Both are lightweight and modular desktop environments, but they feel like they approached this from opposit ends: XFCE being a relatively simple but nevertheless complete Desktop Environment designed as one, LXDE being a collection of individual tools bundled in a way that mimics a traditional DE.

As such, I'd recommend XFCE for someone who wants a functional, no-frills desktop working well out of the box, and LXDE as a starting point for someone who wants to mix and match until they have their favourite tools for everything. Openbox, LXDE's window manager, is powerful and configurable enough to stand on its own and works well with many third party programs that add to its features or make it even more user-friendly.

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From: Melbourne, Australia

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Re: XFCE Vs LXDE

Just try them? How hard can it be to install them and try them?

Xi0N

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Re: XFCE Vs LXDE

But LXDE seems to have less options, as i read,.. i mean, for customization... and the configuration process... is it more difficult under LXDE?

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Padfoot

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Registered: 2010-09-03

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Re: XFCE Vs LXDE

I have not used lxde, as such cannot make a recommendation either way. All I can say is I am a long time user and lover of xfce.

If you are used to a gnome desktop [legacy], you will be very comfortable with xfce. It is a full featured desktop with all the functionality of gnome without all the weight.

Cheers.