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#1 2024-10-23 16:04:49
- yorunoken
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Having two Desktop environments in one system, is it a good idea?
Hello, I'm currently using Hyprland. Will I come across any issues if I install MATE or KDE Plasma as a bonus? Sometimes I just want to take a break from Hyprland and use something simpler.
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#2 2024-10-23 16:25:21
- ewaller
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Re: Having two Desktop environments in one system, is it a good idea?
Nope, you should be fine. I have Sway and Hyprland installed right now. I have until recently had Plasma installed as well.
The only other issues you might hit are GTK or Qt themes getting confused.
You can even switch to a different console and run them simultaneously. The only issue with that is sometimes notifications and/or polkit authorization popups don't always figure out which session in which to appear.
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#3 2024-10-23 18:55:51
- yorunoken
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Re: Having two Desktop environments in one system, is it a good idea?
Nope, you should be fine. I have Sway and Hyprland installed right now. I have until recently had Plasma installed as well.
The only other issues you might hit are GTK or Qt themes getting confused.You can even switch to a different console and run them simultaneously. The only issue with that is sometimes notifications and/or polkit authorization popups don't always figure out which session in which to appear.
I see. Thank you! On another note, do you recommend MATE or KDE Plasma?
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