Desktop Environment - Linux Basics for New Users - Chris Titus Tech
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Date: 2022-03-21
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Poe
Hope you see this comment, but be nice if you could go through each Desktop Environment / DE and make a video to explain them. You might have that by now. But, be nice to see all of the options of each DE in a separate video. But, again, thanks. You are so encouraging me to move from my life-time skillset and career option. Because I see benefits of Linux now, after 2 of my wife's computers are hosed after Windows updates. 1) 120gb SSD is too small for update so windows updated itself, but paused / stopped, and now system is locked itself up -- doesn't have any more space on drive ... so, I bought a 480gb to now have TO MOVE THE WINDOW FAILING INSTALL to a BIGGER DRIVE where it can continue installing. 2) other one did the last windows update -- because it was on a much older Win10 version update (few updates back, whatever don't remember which version of Win10) and now, many files are corrupted or messed up. It will boot into safe enviornment but WIndows won't run. So, I've got 2 down machines in my house, and I've got to take care of that over Pandemic period. But, I can see how Linux would never have that damned problem occur. So, I get the benefits, Titus, you are breaking through to me now.
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Hope you see this comment, but be nice if you could go through each Desktop Environment / DE and make a video to explain them. You might have that by now. But, be nice to see all of the options of each DE in a separate video. But, again, thanks. You are so encouraging me to move from my life-time skillset and career option. Because I see benefits of Linux now, after 2 of my wife's computers are hosed after Windows updates. 1) 120gb SSD is too small for update so windows updated itself, but paused / stopped, and now system is locked itself up -- doesn't have any more space on drive ... so, I bought a 480gb to now have TO MOVE THE WINDOW FAILING INSTALL to a BIGGER DRIVE where it can continue installing. 2) other one did the last windows update -- because it was on a much older Win10 version update (few updates back, whatever don't remember which version of Win10) and now, many files are corrupted or messed up. It will boot into safe enviornment but WIndows won't run. So, I've got 2 down machines in my house, and I've got to take care of that over Pandemic period. But, I can see how Linux would never have that damned problem occur. So, I get the benefits, Titus, you are breaking through to me now.
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Associate
A. Mr. Chris when you install Linux for your friends and family. Do you install more then one desktop environment? I install KDE Plasma and GNOME for maximum application compatibility.
B. Mr. Chris I found some QT applications don't work correctly when logged into GNOME.
C. Mr. Chris I tell my friends and family. If an application starts with a G. It's built for GNOME. If an application starts with a K. It's built for KDE Plasma. You can use all applications in each desktop environment.
D. Mr.Chris please continue to get on life's stage and let your Godly inner light shine. Please continue to climb life's ladder and let the world see The Great and Wonderful Gifts, Talents, and Treasures that are inside of you.
E. Mr. Chris You Go Gentleman!!!
F. Mr. Chris please stay safe.
G. Mr. Chris God Bless You!!!
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A. Mr. Chris when you install Linux for your friends and family. Do you install more then one desktop environment? I install KDE Plasma and GNOME for maximum application compatibility.
B. Mr. Chris I found some QT applications don't work correctly when logged into GNOME.
C. Mr. Chris I tell my friends and family. If an application starts with a G. It's built for GNOME. If an application starts with a K. It's built for KDE Plasma. You can use all applications in each desktop environment.
D. Mr.Chris please continue to get on life's stage and let your Godly inner light shine. Please continue to climb life's ladder and let the world see The Great and Wonderful Gifts, Talents, and Treasures that are inside of you.
E. Mr. Chris You Go Gentleman!!!
F. Mr. Chris please stay safe.
G. Mr. Chris God Bless You!!!
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sagich
The interesting thing is also how dynamic Linux can get. If you don't like it - Fork it!
MATE and Cinnamon are two pretty popular enviroments and they only happened because of Gnome 3. Many people weren't very happy with that change. So the Folks over at Linux Mint forked Gnome 3 to make it a bit more traditional - cinnamon. And some other Folks just continued with the Gnome 2.x base and worked from there to pretty much maintain it, keep it up to date and pack some feautres in, without really changing the look and feel.
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The interesting thing is also how dynamic Linux can get. If you don't like it - Fork it!
MATE and Cinnamon are two pretty popular enviroments and they only happened because of Gnome 3. Many people weren't very happy with that change. So the Folks over at Linux Mint forked Gnome 3 to make it a bit more traditional - cinnamon. And some other Folks just continued with the Gnome 2.x base and worked from there to pretty much maintain it, keep it up to date and pack some feautres in, without really changing the look and feel.
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Puspam
I personally like Gnome and KDE for their customizability. But, both of them has their own set of problems. For Gnome, the most frustrating thing I had noticed is the -lag-. It lags while moving some windows, mostly because it is single-threaded. For KDE, I didn't like the way in which it handles GTK-based windows. Although it does theming well, it has lots of limitations for GTK-based apps.
For the other light-weight DEs, I have found a good amount of screen tearing issues. Moral of the story is: -Nothing is perfect-.
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I personally like Gnome and KDE for their customizability. But, both of them has their own set of problems. For Gnome, the most frustrating thing I had noticed is the -lag-. It lags while moving some windows, mostly because it is single-threaded. For KDE, I didn't like the way in which it handles GTK-based windows. Although it does theming well, it has lots of limitations for GTK-based apps.
For the other light-weight DEs, I have found a good amount of screen tearing issues. Moral of the story is: -Nothing is perfect-.
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JD
Is it so hard for a Linux person to make a video that is actually good when it comes to the lightest most usable desktop environment for like a Pentium 4 machine or weaker?
Man basically had to do it myself and heard bs from people like this above who said distro's don't matter lol well the default desktop GUI sure in the hell does.
Some use a LOT of CPU cycles or GPU resources to do basic tasks like moving a window lol. Or it uses like a bunch of ram just for basic tasks which makes Linux like Windows IMO
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Is it so hard for a Linux person to make a video that is actually good when it comes to the lightest most usable desktop environment for like a Pentium 4 machine or weaker?
Man basically had to do it myself and heard bs from people like this above who said distro's don't matter lol well the default desktop GUI sure in the hell does.
Some use a LOT of CPU cycles or GPU resources to do basic tasks like moving a window lol. Or it uses like a bunch of ram just for basic tasks which makes Linux like Windows IMO
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Wiktor
Due to my distro-hopping experience I can honestly say that if you search for something light and good-looking MATE is the way to go.
I am using it on my old netbook. I wanted cinnamon but it was too sluggish, Xfce was sluggish a bit, and MATE runs buttery smooth, and it looks bit better than LXDE, especially with installed compiz, emerald, and conky.
for this machine I do not consider gnome or kde.
Also: I noticed that Debian MATE works faster than Ubuntu MATE on this netbook.
(lenovo s10)
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Due to my distro-hopping experience I can honestly say that if you search for something light and good-looking MATE is the way to go.
I am using it on my old netbook. I wanted cinnamon but it was too sluggish, Xfce was sluggish a bit, and MATE runs buttery smooth, and it looks bit better than LXDE, especially with installed compiz, emerald, and conky.
for this machine I do not consider gnome or kde.
Also: I noticed that Debian MATE works faster than Ubuntu MATE on this netbook.
(lenovo s10)
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Migs
Hi Chris. You could start this series with a video with a -why go to Linux?- What are the pros and cons? Will all the software be there? Can I sync my contacts to my phone? Is it convenient? Can I work from at home if my office uses windows? Can I run windows on Linux if I have to? How do I deal with professional software like Autocad or Filemaker if I have a Linux system? Some history (short) could be good.
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Hi Chris. You could start this series with a video with a -why go to Linux?- What are the pros and cons? Will all the software be there? Can I sync my contacts to my phone? Is it convenient? Can I work from at home if my office uses windows? Can I run windows on Linux if I have to? How do I deal with professional software like Autocad or Filemaker if I have a Linux system? Some history (short) could be good.
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Cuttlefish
THERE IT IS! Your explanation of lxde and comparison to KDE is exactly why distros matter! Of course I'll customize it, but how happy will I already be with it out-of-the-box?
I know you moved on from the argument, but it probably doesn't help that this mantra's still in the back of your mind. At least I assume it is, idk, how long has it been?
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THERE IT IS! Your explanation of lxde and comparison to KDE is exactly why distros matter! Of course I'll customize it, but how happy will I already be with it out-of-the-box?
I know you moved on from the argument, but it probably doesn't help that this mantra's still in the back of your mind. At least I assume it is, idk, how long has it been?
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Galaxy
I install in kali all three desktop enviroments that comes with instalation but after that i got a grey background picture in login screen is it because i install even wehn i change the backround wallpaper iam a beginner and linux try to use user love linux but i dont know if linux really loves me i wished i could be i linux pro bro please help me
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I install in kali all three desktop enviroments that comes with instalation but after that i got a grey background picture in login screen is it because i install even wehn i change the backround wallpaper iam a beginner and linux try to use user love linux but i dont know if linux really loves me i wished i could be i linux pro bro please help me
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aya
So which one is the easiest? I'd appreciate it if anybody just told how to start off and from where can I download it..etc
I'm not that kind of a tech person and I've been struggling lately to understand how all this works but end up with nothing!
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So which one is the easiest? I'd appreciate it if anybody just told how to start off and from where can I download it..etc
I'm not that kind of a tech person and I've been struggling lately to understand how all this works but end up with nothing!
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