Linux: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav...
KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav...
by atiu4eva - 2/27/06 3:24 AMHey everyone.
Who here like KDE and who here likes Gnome?
I am abeginner to LInux and was wondering what you thought about the two.
When you post here could you please explain why You like KDE/GNOME better?
Thanks,
Atiu4Eva / Andrew
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Opinions galore.
by R. Proffitt
- 2/27/06 5:11 AM
In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4eva
KDE also...
by Art - 2/28/06 8:57 AM In reply to: Opinions galore. by R. Proffitt
I got what I like. But you really should try them both and decide for youself.
kde
by Ixthusdan - 2/27/06 8:50 PM In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4evaIf you like a windowish gui, kde.
If, on the other hand, you like the macish look, gnome.
Both are customizable and functionally similar.
Depends
by webterractive - 2/28/06 4:46 PM In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4evaI find that KDE is nice looking while GNOME has better performance. That is my opinion while using Mandriva/Mandrake Family of Linux OS's.
I use both
by chuckieu - 3/1/06 8:27 AM In reply to: Depends by webterractiveLove K3b and Kooka(scanner utility), as well as others
from KDE. But, my normal desktop is Gnome. As opposed to Windows, you are not as limited in what you can do. Using
Firefox in both (XP and Mandriva), I have tabbed browsing. But Linux lets me change to another (or 2, or 3) desktop and work on something without logging off, like I need to do in Windows. Hope this helps. chuck
KDE
by rwp_17 - 3/2/06 7:55 PM In reply to: I use both by chuckieui will use both but i kinda like kde
it must be because i was born and raised on windows
KDE vs Gnome
by chrisENJUNSc - 3/3/06 7:53 AM In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4evaHullo and thanks for the question which gives me a chance to say a little about GNU/Linux which is default opp/sys on this machine.
I use the Gnome desktop since it runs a little faster than KDE which is usefull on this 1 Gig Pentium 3.
Best Wishes Chris.
Using Ubuntu GNU/Linux which come with Gnome desktop.
Use...
by lilsim89 - 3/4/06 12:13 AM In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4evaWhatever you find suitable. My choice is usualy KDE. It's much more robust, but sometimes sluggish. GNOME is superior when it comes to "ergonomics." It seems to calm your mood almost! KDE is more like a bright and sunny morning.
Although both are good choices either direction, I advise you not to install both(with the exception of development libs.) Programs like OpenOffice etc. will choose on desktop "theme" and stick with it no matter what desktop you use. Also, a repetitive mix of KDE and GNOME based applications are too myriad and confusing.
KDE for me
by emoryu21 - 3/26/06 5:59 PM In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4evaGnome is great but I find it too limiting. Perfect for new users and it is easier on resources, but I can do more with KDE.
KDE
by JLP - 4/1/06 8:20 PM In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4evaI like KDE more. It looks nicer to me and has more settings which I can use to personalize the desktop. It also has more features I like and the apps made specifically for KDE are more to my liking.
But before you decide you should definitely try them both and then see which one you like the more. And even after you decide on one don't forget to check the other out to see how it improved.
KDE or Gnome?
by wogboi - 4/3/06 7:41 PM In reply to: KDE vs. GNOME... Whats you fav... by atiu4evaIs it possible to swap between KDE and Gnome but restarting the computer or something?
Please reply as I am a beginner to the Linux world
Wogboi
Don't stop the computer
by Ixthusdan - 4/4/06 6:14 AM In reply to: KDE or Gnome? by wogboikde and gnome are desktops. One can simply logout and choose a different desktop. Generally, a desktop manager is installed to do this (gdm is gnome's version and kdm is kde's version) but x itself offers xdm which will come up by default with more than one desktop available. While I like kde, I prefer gdm for my desktop manager. I also have Enlightenment, fluxbox, and Windowmaker installed on my system. (play is fun)
KDE vs Gnome
by chrisENJUNSc - 4/4/06 6:27 AM In reply to: KDE or Gnome? by wogboiThats an intersesting question and it would be good to see some posts in reply.
My tuppence worth is this.It is possible to install KDE applications on the Gnome desktop and vice versa ie Gnome apps on KDE and to run them.Providing you use your distibutions package management to install ''extra's'' then problems are very unlikely.Also with Linux you have at least 4 desktops and can switch between them.Just now ime running Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox on this desktop while replying to you and have my home folder (kinda My Documents in Windows) open on desktop 2.As far as i know it should be possible to have a full KDE or Gnome desktop start from the same root directory (kinda 'C' drive in Windows) and would think you would only need to restart X (graphics user interface) with either KDE or Gnome.But exactly how you would go about doing that i am not sure.It would take extra disc space to have both.
My own preference is for Ubuntu GNU/Linux which runs the Gnome desktop and Gnome apps.Here Ubuntu is lightly customised from the package manager with;a firewall,an anti virus app,gnome-photo-printer,gdeskcal (a desktop calendar) and Mozilla Thunderbird for emailing.Those last two i only just prefer to the stock Ubuntu emailer and calendar which is Evolution.
I do end up slightly resenting the suggestion that Gnome is a bit to simple and best suited to 'newbies'.Bull,i find Ubuntu and Gnome easy and thats good.Also I dual boot; Ubuntu GNU/Linux with Zenwalk GNU/Linux,and practising goes on in Zenwalk,compiling customizing and so on.I also use Zenwalk for games eg Oolite.So for me Ubuntu for ease of use and Zenwalk for games and to learn more about GNU/Linux.
It is a prob in Linux ie we are spoiled for choice !!.I have a new distro in the post to me its called Wolvix and is around games also general desktop use.I beleive it uses another desktop ie XFCE which is same as in Zenwalk.
A sugestion i would make though is to have a go with GNU/Linux and to keep at it through the learning curve whatever your final choice of distibution and or desktop is.They are all great.Use the ditro's forums for any probs that do arise.I was amazed once i got through the learning curve,this machine is now used for what it is meant to be used for and not as a battle ground for;virus's,spyware,unwanted and unknown start ups and file cleaning and deffraging.I now use a computer for what i want and not in order to maintain the O/S.That was also a learning curve i had near forgotten what to do on this machine other than maintain it.
Best wishes Chris.
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