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Ow3nHD
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03-18-2023, 01:40 PM
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I assessed the Linux thread's activity and found it quite low in terms of contributions. I focused on discussing the Enlightenment desktop environment, which isn't widely adopted outside a few distributions like Bodhi Linux or Debian-based variants. The DE is written in C using Enlightenment Foundation Libraries, which makes it very fast, straightforward to build on, and highly customizable. While it may seem basic at first glance, it becomes powerful when tailored. It offers a solid compositor with smooth animations and minimal resource use. Although it's quite old and visually unchanged, it still gets regular updates. Every feature provides precise control, supports animated wallpapers, touch input, policy management, and more—far beyond what I can list here. I’d love your insights and opinions on this DE. P.S.: Sorry if I didn’t proofread this carefully...
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03-18-2023, 01:40 PM #1

I assessed the Linux thread's activity and found it quite low in terms of contributions. I focused on discussing the Enlightenment desktop environment, which isn't widely adopted outside a few distributions like Bodhi Linux or Debian-based variants. The DE is written in C using Enlightenment Foundation Libraries, which makes it very fast, straightforward to build on, and highly customizable. While it may seem basic at first glance, it becomes powerful when tailored. It offers a solid compositor with smooth animations and minimal resource use. Although it's quite old and visually unchanged, it still gets regular updates. Every feature provides precise control, supports animated wallpapers, touch input, policy management, and more—far beyond what I can list here. I’d love your insights and opinions on this DE. P.S.: Sorry if I didn’t proofread this carefully...

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03-20-2023, 07:43 AM
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I've been using Mac for years and stick to MATE (GNOME 2) for desktop Linux. I prefer something straightforward without flashy distractions. IceWM and XFCE work well, avoiding that old-school Unix feel.
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03-20-2023, 07:43 AM #2

I've been using Mac for years and stick to MATE (GNOME 2) for desktop Linux. I prefer something straightforward without flashy distractions. IceWM and XFCE work well, avoiding that old-school Unix feel.

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03-20-2023, 04:29 PM
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I recall experimenting with it (probably) a while back—though as bloat increases with age, it felt like a refined version of XFCE at that point. In the past, KDE and Gnome offered nearly identical experiences for users. As someone working with Windows professionally, both served as solid alternatives to mimic a desktop environment, avoiding the hassle of switching between DE and other applications. Now, regarding DWM: it shines in 'kiosk mode' when required. It offers a streamlined setup, acting as one app for casual users while still granting advanced shortcuts to power users without exposing them to unnecessary complexity—or the dreaded console.
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03-20-2023, 04:29 PM #3

I recall experimenting with it (probably) a while back—though as bloat increases with age, it felt like a refined version of XFCE at that point. In the past, KDE and Gnome offered nearly identical experiences for users. As someone working with Windows professionally, both served as solid alternatives to mimic a desktop environment, avoiding the hassle of switching between DE and other applications. Now, regarding DWM: it shines in 'kiosk mode' when required. It offers a streamlined setup, acting as one app for casual users while still granting advanced shortcuts to power users without exposing them to unnecessary complexity—or the dreaded console.

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03-29-2023, 01:00 AM
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It's simpler than XFCE... I'm confused about the bloat comment.
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03-29-2023, 01:00 AM #4

It's simpler than XFCE... I'm confused about the bloat comment.

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03-29-2023, 01:47 AM
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It seems like you're comparing the size of xfce4 and Enlightenment. The statement suggests xfce4 uses more resources than Enlightenment does.
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03-29-2023, 01:47 AM #5

It seems like you're comparing the size of xfce4 and Enlightenment. The statement suggests xfce4 uses more resources than Enlightenment does.

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04-02-2023, 12:36 PM
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It used to be much lighter, XFCE was quite slim back then.
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HobGobRob
04-02-2023, 12:36 PM #6

It used to be much lighter, XFCE was quite slim back then.

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04-02-2023, 02:02 PM
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It's interesting how it turned out to be lighter than XFCE, especially considering its popularity back then. Now it seems almost forgotten, which is pretty odd given how it was once so well-known.
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04-02-2023, 02:02 PM #7

It's interesting how it turned out to be lighter than XFCE, especially considering its popularity back then. Now it seems almost forgotten, which is pretty odd given how it was once so well-known.

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04-02-2023, 02:35 PM
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I really enjoy KDE because it lets me personalize my desktop to my liking, even adding custom widgets like internet speed, RAM usage, CPU load, and disk I/O stats. It shows these details clearly on my second screen, helping me track what the computer is doing—like when I transfer files to an NTFS drive. After a big file transfer, I noticed corruption by checking the disk usage. However, there are some problems with Wayland, x11, and NVIDIA that I’m experiencing. Linux is highly customizable, so I reinstalled x11 myself. If KDE becomes unstable, I’d consider switching to DWM or Hyperland after experimenting with them. Overall, I’m very grateful for KDE—it’s intuitive and feels similar to Windows while offering great flexibility.
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04-02-2023, 02:35 PM #8

I really enjoy KDE because it lets me personalize my desktop to my liking, even adding custom widgets like internet speed, RAM usage, CPU load, and disk I/O stats. It shows these details clearly on my second screen, helping me track what the computer is doing—like when I transfer files to an NTFS drive. After a big file transfer, I noticed corruption by checking the disk usage. However, there are some problems with Wayland, x11, and NVIDIA that I’m experiencing. Linux is highly customizable, so I reinstalled x11 myself. If KDE becomes unstable, I’d consider switching to DWM or Hyperland after experimenting with them. Overall, I’m very grateful for KDE—it’s intuitive and feels similar to Windows while offering great flexibility.

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