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Desktop Enviroment choice
Desktop Enviroment choice
Hi, I want to install debian on my laptop, so for battery life and resource usage i decided to go with xfce or lxde.
My use of the laptop is basic usage (web browsing, mailing, ecc) and programming (multi-monitor support needed).
Which of the two desktops mentioned do you think as best suited for me, why?
Thanks for the help.
My use of the laptop is basic usage (web browsing, mailing, ecc) and programming (multi-monitor support needed).
Which of the two desktops mentioned do you think as best suited for me, why?
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
Of those two, XFCE is IMO better. It's resource friendly, just like LXDE.
If you have a tad better laptop, I recommend MATE.
If you have a tad better laptop, I recommend MATE.
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
The one YOU like, because YOU like it?Which of the two desktops mentioned do you think as best suited for me, why?
Have a look at https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-lean ... e-vs-mate/
Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
Of those which has a better multi-monitor setup ?Wheelerof4te wrote:Of those two, XFCE is IMO better. It's resource friendly, just like LXDE.
If you have a tad better laptop, I recommend MATE.
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
Why don't you test out both and report your findings?bit wrote:Of those which has a better multi-monitor setup ?Wheelerof4te wrote:Of those two, XFCE is IMO better. It's resource friendly, just like LXDE.
If you have a tad better laptop, I recommend MATE.
the crunkbong project: scripts, operating system, the list goes on...bester69 wrote:There is nothing to install in linux, from time to time i go to google searching for something fresh to install in linux, but, there is nothing
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
I don't know, I'm a GNOME person.bit wrote:Of those which has a better multi-monitor setup ?
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Like, you prefer the desktop environment, or you're an actual gnome and forgot the hyphen?Wheelerof4te wrote:I don't know, I'm a GNOME person.
Also, I think gnome has a fallback shell for stable performance on older equipment, so OP could try that one too.
the crunkbong project: scripts, operating system, the list goes on...bester69 wrote:There is nothing to install in linux, from time to time i go to google searching for something fresh to install in linux, but, there is nothing
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
Well good, someone has to scare off the neighborhood cats from the Poinsettia garden.
the crunkbong project: scripts, operating system, the list goes on...bester69 wrote:There is nothing to install in linux, from time to time i go to google searching for something fresh to install in linux, but, there is nothing
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
Something, something systemd.n_hologram wrote:scare off the neighborhood cats
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n_hologram wrote:Like, you prefer the desktop environment, or you're an actual gnome and forgot the hyphen?Wheelerof4te wrote:I don't know, I'm a GNOME person.
Wheelerof4te wrote:^Nah, I'm just a GNOME guy
i think you're both being very inconsiderate and RACIST!n_hologram wrote:Well good, someone has to scare off the neighborhood cats from the Poinsettia garden.
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
I made you a new avatar:Wheelerof4te wrote:I'm just a GNOME guy
EDIT: I vote for LXQt
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
It is pointless to ask, because *you* are the expert of your own needs. Test a few desktop environments, and then pick the one you like best.
A few of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIjRWlRqxQ0
A few of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIjRWlRqxQ0
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Debian 12 | KDE Plasma | ThinkPad T440s | 4 × Intel® Core™ i7-4600U CPU @ 2.10GHz | 12 GiB RAM | Mesa Intel® HD Graphics 4400 | 1 TB SSD
Debian 12 | KDE Plasma | ThinkPad T440s | 4 × Intel® Core™ i7-4600U CPU @ 2.10GHz | 12 GiB RAM | Mesa Intel® HD Graphics 4400 | 1 TB SSD
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
More like "systemdon't-you-dare-dig-up-my-poinsettia-garden-stupid-cats"Wheelerof4te wrote:Something, something systemd.n_hologram wrote:scare off the neighborhood cats
on-topic: my vote is for a pure openbox-session with xfce4-power-manager and cpufrequtils adjustments.
the crunkbong project: scripts, operating system, the list goes on...bester69 wrote:There is nothing to install in linux, from time to time i go to google searching for something fresh to install in linux, but, there is nothing
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
^
@H_o_a_S
Hahahah
Thx, It's saved. I might use it on my birthday.
On-topic: I think it's settled, try everything and decide for yourself. As you can see, we all have our preferences.
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systemctl enable cats-from-poinsettia-garden.service
Hahahah
Thx, It's saved. I might use it on my birthday.
On-topic: I think it's settled, try everything and decide for yourself. As you can see, we all have our preferences.
Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
I asked which has a better multi-monitor support because for me is impossible to try 3 desktop enviroments (cause a very bad internet connection), so which as a better multi-monitor support (useful also for my powerpoint presentations)?n_hologram wrote:Why don't you test out both and report your findings?bit wrote:Of those which has a better multi-monitor setup ?Wheelerof4te wrote:Of those two, XFCE is IMO better. It's resource friendly, just like LXDE.
If you have a tad better laptop, I recommend MATE.
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
I've never had an issue with xfce monitor support -- except for driver issues, which would affect you regardless of your desktop environment. So, the better question might be, how compatible is your driver with the version of X you intend to run? Then again, you'll never known until you try.
lspci -vv can help you run in the right direction.
lspci -vv can help you run in the right direction.
the crunkbong project: scripts, operating system, the list goes on...bester69 wrote:There is nothing to install in linux, from time to time i go to google searching for something fresh to install in linux, but, there is nothing
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
XFCE has supported multi-monitor natively since 4.11 (I think) so the version in Debian stretch (4.12) should be fine.
LXDE relies on arandr for display management, which isn't quite as slick as XFCE's solution.
LXDE relies on arandr for display management, which isn't quite as slick as XFCE's solution.
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Re: Desktop Enviroment choice
arandr is my preference
the crunkbong project: scripts, operating system, the list goes on...bester69 wrote:There is nothing to install in linux, from time to time i go to google searching for something fresh to install in linux, but, there is nothing
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