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KDE vs. GNOME: Linux enthusiasts, developers, and users, which desktop environment do you prefer and why?

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Show threadJonathan / JRO6h ago

@miqueiasklippel I've been enjoying #Linux #Mint #Debian Edition (LMDE). Previously, happy with XFCE on Debian

Fast, responsive, seems simple, logical, and easy enough to use.

Show threadKlippel5h ago
@jrovu Mint holds a special place in my memory: it was what opened the doors to Linux and open source for me, back in my teens. Today I use Fedora, but I never stop looking back at my beloved Mint.
Show threadOrion Ussner kidder6h ago

@miqueiasklippel I tried KDE for about 15 minutes. It felt like the standard start-bar style, and there were way too many options. It's clearly very well made, but it's not for me.

Gnome, on the other hand, you press *one* button, and it reveals the whole array of desktops and all the programmes you use regularly, and everything in the window you're looking at. I love it. It works for me. I also love extensions.

Show threadKlippel4h ago
@OrionKidder The recent evolution of KDE has made me want to try it, but as a long-time Fedora user, I simply love GNOME. For me, it's that old maxim: simple works. Fedora and GNOME have always been a perfect combination.
Show threadpoleguy looking for lost tools5h ago

@miqueiasklippel xfce... it reminds me of my youth. :-)

But whatever, really... a desktop environment should generally stay out of the way... And they all mostly do (on Linux). But for me the less change the better.

Show threadKlippel4h ago
@poleguy I completely understand your point. There's nothing better than an interface where we know exactly where what we want is. I like GNOME for that reason: despite constantly evolving, it's simple and functional.
Show threadMac5h ago
@miqueiasklippel KDE because I feel like I'm in control of the computer. I can make it fit my preferences and needs.
Gnome (and Gnome apps) on the other hand makes me want to scream even more than when using Windows 11.
Show threadKlippel4h ago
@macberg Wow, strong words! 😅 This customization possibility is what attracts me to KDE, but I've been using Fedora with GNOME for many years and have a special relationship with both.
Show threadMac3h ago
@miqueiasklippel I'm impressed by people who are equally fine with both KDE and Gnome. I don't know how you do it. 😄
Show threadChildless Bambino 4h ago
@miqueiasklippel i am comfortable using both but i feel KDE does have far too many settings. Currently using #Niri as WMs are faster for my workflow