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Which desktop

by jbndhs Jan 1, 2006 1:16PM PST

I have been reading everything I can before installing Open Suse 10. I would like some advice on which desktop is best for someone used to windows and new to linux. There are options for either ''KDE'' or ''Grome''. Is it possible to have both and switch back and forth untill you make up your mind which you like best?

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by nerdyboy1234 Jan 1, 2006 2:58PM PST

but i prefer kde over gnome. kde seems more like windows like with a taskbar that has a "start" thing. while gnome also has a taskbar but it is like the taskbar on mac os filled with icons.

it just like having an apple desktop and a windows desktop..can u switch between them?

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I do it like this
by GRB Jan 2, 2006 2:31AM PST

From KDE go to the Kmenu (icon bottom left) and choose ''switch user'' then ''start new session''. Log in with username and password but, before hitting the enter button choose ''session type'' (at the bottom right of the sign on screen) and select Gnome. You will then be logged into the Gnome desktop and can switch between the two by hitting ctrl/alt/f7 (kde in this case) and ctrl/alt/f8 (gnome in this case). When you get into the ''session type'' menu you may also see a few other desktops you can experiment with. I have three Linux systems installed (SUSE, Fedora and Ubuntu) and use KDE on two of them. Hope that helps and have fun - Gary

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Try Gnome!
by number778 Jan 6, 2006 5:10PM PST

Linux is different from Windows.From your post I have known you are a newbie to Linux.Of course you can choose KDE which is similar to Windows,but why you study Linux??Because you want to try.Try to touch new things,Right?
So, If I were you I start from "Gnome".Happy

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Try any and all
by Ixthusdan Jan 13, 2006 9:11AM PST

In linux, the os does not tie you down to a desktop. kde is very windowish and feels windowish. gnome is a little macish in its feel. Either is quite good. Install them both and switch back and forth.

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