Re: Debian default desktop environment
On 04/04/14 00:50, Stephen Allen wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 04, 2014 at 08:18:41AM +1100, Dmitry Smirnov wrote:
>> I think Xfce is much better *default* desktop environment (DE) than Gnome.
>>
>> As KDE fan I do not like Gnome. Those who forget to choose DE in installer
>> (just like I did more than once) and end up with Xfce will have a lot less to
>> remove from their systems shall they choose to use a different DE.
>>
>> Faster installation is another good reason to stick with Xfce by default.
>
> Disagree - Gnome 3 I would think for MOST users would be preferable.
> Like the OP says Xfce4 is not desirable for most users coming from the
> dark side or heck perhaps for most users on Linux that want a modern
> desktop.
If you assume that most users have previously used MS Windows, then wouldn't
KDE be more appropriate? It might also avoid some of the more controversial
discussions we've seen here in recent years.
Roger
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