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Hi! I watched Anthony's Linux tutorial and thought about trying something different from Microsoft's direction with Windows. I started using Linux for the first time in nearly thirty years and felt quite confused. I checked out a screenshot of his Pop_OS setup (This03) and wondered how to achieve a similar look. I found a skin that resembled it but wasn't quite right—this02—but when I installed it, the appearance changed completely. The dock still looked more Mac-like than Windows-based, even after downloading "Dash to Dock." I searched further and discovered "Dash to Dock" doesn’t give the desired effect, and adjusting settings didn’t help either (This01). Anthony seems to use a different tool for that "Windows-esc" style, like moving the clock and everything to the taskbar with no top bar. If you know how to recreate his desktop setup, I’d really appreciate any guidance or tips you can share! Thanks for your time, and sorry for the unclear English—I’m not my first language.
The main differences lie in their themes and user experiences. Manjaro KDE focuses on a more traditional desktop environment, while Neon KDE emphasizes a modern, minimalist look. Both offer unique configurations but cater to different preferences.
KDE Neon runs on Ubuntu LTS yet is kept by the KDE Team. You receive a current KDE Experience on a slower but thoroughly supported platform. Includes older packages and drivers. Manjaro relies on Arch, a distribution that updates continuously from upstream. Newer packages and drivers are available. Installers use few dependencies, letting users add optional ones as needed. Updated August 2, 2021 by Nayr438
Sure, it can be tricky managing package needs. You’ve successfully installed Discord and Steam on Manjaro VM. For full-screen and resolution issues, a fix was found. Neon also works well for gaming, movies, and YouTube. Both options should function fine for daily use.
For Gaming Situations, Manjaro is likely to provide better compatibility and speed because it’s positioned higher in the software stack. With an AMD GPU, the latest driver version Manjaro delivers will be a key benefit. Using Manjaro’s built-in Graphical Package Manager (Pamac) will automatically install the required packages and give you clear details on what’s needed.
I’m currently using Intel/Nvidia and might switch to AMD later when upgrading. Parts have been limited so far, but I haven’t fully considered it yet. If Spotify doesn’t work on Manjaro, you could try Wine or look for alternative installation methods.
For Arch-based distributions, the best way is to obtain it from the AUR. On Spotify, you can find it at https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/spotify/. For AUR packages, there are two methods: using Makepkg with git clone or employing an AUR helper like yay or pya. For Spotify, the recommended approach is unaffected by delays, while Flatpak offers another path. Installing Flatpak with pamac allows spotify to be installed regardless of system version. Keep in mind that Flatpaks run inside containers and may behave differently depending on your theme, permissions, or base distribution. Their main benefit is a self-contained runtime that works across various Arch-based systems.
I appreciate your patience. These questions might seem simple, but they can be confusing for someone new to Linux. Regarding your concerns about malware, it's true that Linux can be vulnerable if not handled properly. Removing infections can be similar to Windows, using tools like Malwarebytes or Hitman Pro, but the process may differ slightly. Always stay cautious and keep your system updated.