Arch user here who enjoys Gnome because I started my Linux journey over a decade ago with Ubuntu. Tell me which desktop environment I should be using. Which desktop environment will make me question why I’ve spent so much time with Gnome?
They all have pros and cons. If you like how it works out of the box, you’ve already won.
I ran Gnome for years with a collection of plugins and hidden gsettings to make it windows95-esque. Bottom bar, left apps, small bars, multi-screen, stacked windows, full time and date in the tray.
And every gnome update, a plugin or two would break, and I’d go find someone else’s plugin that did the same thing, but wouldn’t break.
Finally, I tried KDE on a new install, and it was exactly how I wanted it out, out of the box.
It’s been a long time now. For all I know, Gnome supports all that up front in config.
Arch user here who enjoys Gnome because I started my Linux journey over a decade ago with Ubuntu. Tell me which desktop environment I should be using. Which desktop environment will make me question why I’ve spent so much time with Gnome?
KDE Plasma
I installed KDE a few days ago, I instantly fell in love. I wish I made this switch years ago!
They all have pros and cons. If you like how it works out of the box, you’ve already won.
I ran Gnome for years with a collection of plugins and hidden gsettings to make it windows95-esque. Bottom bar, left apps, small bars, multi-screen, stacked windows, full time and date in the tray.
And every gnome update, a plugin or two would break, and I’d go find someone else’s plugin that did the same thing, but wouldn’t break.
Finally, I tried KDE on a new install, and it was exactly how I wanted it out, out of the box.
It’s been a long time now. For all I know, Gnome supports all that up front in config.
but if it’s how you want it, that’s all you need.
Okay- I’ve installed KDE a few days ago and instantly fell in love with it. I have been missing out, big time!