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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What WM or DE are you using now? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 9 hours ago by ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Spent lots of time with Gnome 2.

In Dec 2024 I got hooked in Hyprland on Arch and have a cool rice for it. But I've tried KDE on desktop now with Parrot OS since Plasma is popular. Still need to find some cool dot files or rice it myself.

I've noticed SwayFX getting lots of love lately. I might use that as an option with Plasma but am afraid of conflicts. I'm excited about it since Linux has now officially replaced windows on my gaming rig, which is the very last MS computer left in my house.

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[–] verdare@piefed.blahaj.zone 9 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Gnome

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

For me: Gnome + extensions.

The default Gnome feels way too locked down to me, and I don't like some of the choices. But, with the right extensions "locked down" becomes "simplified enough to get out of your way".

[–] verdare@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Yeah, I’ve got a couple extensions as well. I tried out Bazzite and liked some of the changes they made, but wanted something closer to stock Gnome. Ended up just installing Silverblue and adding a few of those extensions back, to taste.

[–] doctorflynt@feddit.org 2 points 3 hours ago

same. also its the only DE i know of thats useable with touchscreens. KDE would work too, buts its too overloaded for my taste and the OSK (On Screen Keyboard) is far inferior to the options of Gnome Extensions.

i wish Cosmic DE would be usable with touchscreens tho.