Debian Desktop Squeeze
Debian GNU/Linux, codenamed Squeeze - has four ready to install desktop environments: Gnome (the default one), KDE, Xfce and LXDE.
Under the hood
Common Desktop Packages
- Xorg 7.5
OpenOffice.org 3.2.1
- Iceweasel (unbranded Mozilla Firefox) 3.5.15
- Gimp 2.6.10
and more
GNOME Desktop Squeeze
- Gnome 2.30.0
- Totem 2.30.2
- Brasero (CD/DVD burner) 2.30.3
- GParted 0.7.0
- Pidgin 2.7.3
- Rhythmbox 0.12.8
and more
KDE Desktop Squeeze
- KDE SC 4.4.5
- K3b 2.0.0
- Amarok 2.3.1
and more
Xfce Desktop Squeeze
- Xfce 4.6.2
- Thunar 1.0.2
- Orage 4.6
various common packages (iceweasel, icedove, OpenOffice, VLC, ...)
LXDE Desktop Squeeze
- LXDE 0.5.0
- lxpanel 0.5.6
- pcmanfm 0.9.7
and more
Other desktops configurations are possible (twm, Window Maker, etc.), but you will have to install their packages, as well as any additional desktop software packages, individually.
For more information about the package selection, please read the tasks (sets of software) page.