• DesktopEnvironment

This portal talks about desktop environments. Technical words can be used but explained.

In graphical computing, a desktop environment provides a graphical user interface solution to operate a computer. The name is derived from the desktop metaphor used by most of these interfaces.

The three predominant desktop environments for installation in Debian are Gnome, KDE and XFCE.

Desktops and window managers

Some Window managers available under Debian:

• GNOME: Simple and effective.

• KDE: Complete and very customizable.

• XFCE: Light and usable.

• FluxBox: Light and configurable.

• GNUStep: For those who want to discover a new informatic experience.

Resources

• The Debian Desktop project.

• Resolution about the default Desktop for Debian.

• Definition of User Interface.

• Default settings

• Display manager like XDM, GDM, WDM, or KDM

External links

• Desktop_environment definition

• http://www.enlightenment.org - Enlightenment (E17 and up)

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