Is Linux keeping the desktop? - Page 4

Dubslow · 2012-01-25, 19:49

I only use menus for things like start up disk creators and printers, and in thinking about this post, I just realized/tested that I can just bring those up with Gnome Do as well (if I know the names). I could then theoretically not use menus at all, and in fact I think I will do just that.

Rodrigo · 2012-01-26, 16:43

I just found this website that compares and reviews GUIs from all sources: http://toastytech.com/guis/index.html.

FWIW, he doesn't have much good to say about Unity or GNOME 3.

Rodrigo

Dubslow · 2012-02-19, 03:20

For chalsall:

http://www.webupd8.org/2011/05/netwo...ator.html#more

Looks and feels exactly like the System Monitor Applet (except no tooltips allowed). Actually, this is for Unity, not Gnome 3... but I'm sure there's something similar somewhere.

Dubslow · 2012-04-16, 00:13

This isn't necessarily "Linux", but GhostBSD is a FreeBSD derivative that uses Gnome 2.

xilman · 2012-04-16, 01:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubslow

This isn't necessarily "Linux", but GhostBSD is a FreeBSD derivative that uses Gnome 2.

Thanks for that! I'm downloading the LXDE variant now. Gnome has annoyed me too much for too long and I'd like to try some alternatives. XFCE appears to run nicely as my main Linux desktop --- the one on which I'm typing right now.

Paul

Dubslow · 2012-04-16, 02:48

I've heard about XFCE, but I'm mainly addicted to the System Monitor panel ...applet? that came with Gnome 2. Does such a thing exist in XFCE?

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2012-01-25, 19:49	#34
Dubslow Basketry That Evening! "Bunslow the Bold" Jun 2011 40<A<43 -89<O<-88 7221₁₀ Posts	I only use menus for things like start up disk creators and printers, and in thinking about this post, I just realized/tested that I can just bring those up with Gnome Do as well (if I know the names). I could then theoretically not use menus at all, and in fact I think I will do just that.

2012-01-26, 16:43	#35
Rodrigo Jun 2010 Pennsylvania 2·467 Posts	I just found this website that compares and reviews GUIs from all sources: http://toastytech.com/guis/index.html. FWIW, he doesn't have much good to say about Unity or GNOME 3. Rodrigo

2012-02-19, 03:20	#36
Dubslow Basketry That Evening! "Bunslow the Bold" Jun 2011 40<A<43 -89<O<-88 3·29·83 Posts	For chalsall: http://www.webupd8.org/2011/05/netwo...ator.html#more Looks and feels exactly like the System Monitor Applet (except no tooltips allowed). Actually, this is for Unity, not Gnome 3... but I'm sure there's something similar somewhere.

2012-04-16, 00:13	#37
Dubslow Basketry That Evening! "Bunslow the Bold" Jun 2011 40<A<43 -89<O<-88 3·29·83 Posts	This isn't necessarily "Linux", but GhostBSD is a FreeBSD derivative that uses Gnome 2.

2012-04-16, 02:48	#39
Dubslow Basketry That Evening! "Bunslow the Bold" Jun 2011 40<A<43 -89<O<-88 3·29·83 Posts	I've heard about XFCE, but I'm mainly addicted to the System Monitor panel ...applet? that came with Gnome 2. Does such a thing exist in XFCE?