recommend DE

pr0l1f1k · 2009-08-06 03:15:19

i dont know what DE to run, so i figured it just ask for some suggestions. just throw anything out there, and why you like it

ozar · 2009-08-06 03:18:56

You should run the one that you like best. You'll need to do some experimenting and try a few of them to know for sure which one that is. Otherwise, I'd start with KDE, or Gnome, and then go from there.

Hope you have fun with it!

jasonwryan · 2009-08-06 03:26:57

How long is a piece of string? Seriously, without any parameters about your needs, hardware, applications etc., this question is a little meaningless...

Skripka · 2009-08-06 03:35:53

By "DE" you're limiting yourself to either Gnome, KDE, or XFCE--the same old ones that are everywhere else....there are of course lots of window managers-but those are not full fledged DEs by any means.

pr0l1f1k · 2009-08-06 03:38:38

Skripka wrote:

By "DE" you're limiting yourself to either Gnome, KDE, or XFCE--the same old ones that are everywhere else....there are of course lots of window managers-but those are not full fledged DEs by any means.

okay windows managers included in my options. but i dont have any needs. hardware is eh. an old pentium 4, at i think 2.8 ghz, 2 gigs of ram

mikesd · 2009-08-06 03:43:56

Load a few up and have a look. Checkout KDE as the latest version of it looks interesting. If KDE is close to what you need also check out Gnome and XFCE. If KDE, XFCE and Gnome feel a little heavy look at some window managers. Fluxbox or Openbox maybe. There are many to choose from.

Skripka · 2009-08-06 03:48:42

pr0l1f1k wrote:

Skripka wrote:
By "DE" you're limiting yourself to either Gnome, KDE, or XFCE--the same old ones that are everywhere else....there are of course lots of window managers-but those are not full fledged DEs by any means.
okay windows managers included in my options. but i dont have any needs. hardware is eh. an old pentium 4, at i think 2.8 ghz, 2 gigs of ram

Gotta love the Arch Wiki-does all the typing for ya!

http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Lis … w_managers

Wintervenom · 2009-08-06 04:28:01

Openbox [+ ({Xfce Panel,LXPanel,Tint2,PyPanel,Standalone Tray}] + {Thunar,PCManFM} + {Ghost1227,Box-Look} ==

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jelly · 2009-08-06 07:06:11

openbox is indeed nice If you want a light desktop that you can tweak yourself. If not use KDE or Gnome

tkdfighter · 2009-08-06 12:12:57

My choices: Enlightenment DR17 and KDE 4

tlaloc · 2009-08-06 14:22:20

*** yawn *** how often have we seen this question?
Don't forget LXDE.

Stythys · 2009-08-06 15:09:51

openbox ftw. you can start abusing ghost1227

gjoellee · 2009-08-06 16:28:09

Skripka wrote:

By "DE" you're limiting yourself to either Gnome, KDE, or XFCE--the same old ones that are everywhere else....there are of course lots of window managers-but those are not full fledged DEs by any means.

Heym you forgot Enlightment DR 17 (E17)

.:B:. · 2009-08-06 17:05:55

My suggestion is you try some and decide for yourself. It's like buying audio equipment: it's your taste that matters, not the one of others.

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