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KDE vs Gnome
2006-07-26, 9:50 PM #1
Please dont bother voting if you are using Windows or Mac OS.

While I am more used to KDE, I think I'm going to switch.

I know that each has it's own advantages, but I want to hear your opinions on the two desktop environments.
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2006-07-26, 9:53 PM #2
I voted KDE since I use Kubuntu. Haven't experimented with GNOME; don't know enough about Linux to do so.
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2006-07-26, 9:54 PM #3
Originally posted by Wolfy:
I voted KDE since I use Kubuntu. Haven't experimented with GNOME; don't know enough about Linux to do so.

I do too. I really want to try Ubuntu, though. It seems to be the more popular of the two anyways. I'll try anything once. :P
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2006-07-26, 9:58 PM #4
I'm biased because I've only tried ubuntu
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2006-07-26, 9:58 PM #5
KDE
2006-07-26, 10:03 PM #6
Windowmaker

KDE has too much bloat for my needs and I didn't think gnome was set out all the logically. This was a while ago, so I imagine they have improved. I like windowmaker because it's small, stable, quick and has just the right amount of features. The only downside is that they have a slow release cycle.
2006-07-26, 10:53 PM #7
I'm probably the only person in this thread that will choose gnome.

I use ubuntu predominantly too
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2006-07-26, 10:54 PM #8
I am now posting from Gnome. It may take a while to re-adjust, but I think I like it.
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2006-07-26, 11:36 PM #9
To me, KDE is the lesser of two evils. But in all honesty, I hate the way the GUI system runs in Linux. XOrg/XFree86 should have been scrapped LONG ago. XGL does offer a glimmer of hope.
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2006-07-27, 12:11 AM #10
Gnome sucks, and KDE blows. I choose KDE.
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2006-07-27, 12:20 AM #11
I voted Other for Windows XP Pro.
2006-07-27, 12:42 AM #12
Enlightenment or FluxBox.

I find both Gnome and KDE way too bloated.
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2006-07-27, 12:49 AM #13
KDE.
I like my bloat and IMHO it's easier to set up KDE the way I like it.
There's just a certain feel I don't like about Gnome.
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2006-07-27, 12:57 AM #14
You mean the feeling of no customizability? Oh, wait, it's customizable...it's just that no one knows how. :rolleyes:

KDE and Gnome aren't inherently bloated, but are frequently packaged with a ton of bloat. Barebones KDE is...well, bare.
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2006-07-27, 7:53 AM #15
KDE is technically superior and I prefer its interface design, but Gnome offers more localization features and Ubuntu integrates it far better than Kubuntu integrates KDE.
2006-07-27, 8:07 AM #16
I pick KDE just because I'm used to programming with QT, and have never touched GTK.
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2006-07-27, 8:21 AM #17
What do you mean by more localization features? I haven't seen anything that was untranslated in KDE.
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2006-07-27, 3:51 PM #18
KDE. io-slaves kick the living **** out of GNOME.
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2006-07-27, 5:04 PM #19
I like KDE better than Gnome. Under FreeBSD, Gnome is a total mess due to their overly Linux-centric development model. I also dislike GTK.
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2006-07-27, 8:01 PM #20
KDE is my favourite.

I also have been known to use Twm just for fun when I'm in a retro mood....
2006-07-27, 8:39 PM #21
Because there is an "Other" option:

FLUXBOX

Seriously. It's damn fast, sleek, configurable, and it'll work even on some really old PCs.

If I HAD to choose KDE or GNOME, it'd be KDE. GNOME rubs me the wrong way.
2006-07-27, 8:42 PM #22
I'm now using Gnome with xgl x-server and compiz. It is so cool. :D
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2006-07-27, 8:45 PM #23
[QUOTE=Cool Matty]Because there is an "Other" option:
FLUXBOX
[/QUOTE]
I put the "Other" option for that exact reason. I agree with you too; I run fluxbox on my Xbox Debian installation. (Xebian)
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2006-07-28, 7:15 AM #24
I use IceWM exclusively. So nice and simple and fast. Who needs features???
2006-07-28, 10:20 AM #25
People who are productive. :v:
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2006-07-28, 10:40 AM #26
Originally posted by gbk:
KDE. io-slaves kick the living **** out of GNOME.


io-slaves ROCKS.

KDE FTW. Also because I've grown to love the various KDE apps: amaroK, Kopete, and KDevelop in particular.
2006-07-28, 10:43 AM #27
I use gnome, but I rarely use the GUI in linux anyway, so whatever.
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2006-07-28, 5:20 PM #28
I use Gnome because it came with Ubuntu, and I was used to the look of GTK stuff from using GIMP in Windows. I might check out some other stuff when I get the hang of Linux in general.
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