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KDE/GNOME Install both or just one? Why?
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sleipnir214
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Considering that you posted this in the Linux (server) forum, I would recommend installing neither on a server. I generally do not install on a server anything I do not need -- and I to date have never needed Xwindow or any window manager on a server.
If you intended this question to refer to a Linux workstation machine, I personally prefer KDE. But for every person that perfers KDE, there is another that prefers Gnome. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.
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If you intended this question to refer to a Linux workstation machine, I personally prefer KDE. But for every person that perfers KDE, there is another that prefers Gnome. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.
Want the best answers? Ask the best questions: TANSTAAFL!!
I agree with sleipnir214, X on a server is only asking for trouble, staying with a simple box is the best way to go, install only what you need for the box to serve, you will see better performance and have less security concerns.
If, like said before, you are intending this question for a workstation machine, I have to disagree with the KDE suggestion, I happen to like the look/feel of GNOME 2.2.x much better than KDE, I think it is much more polished and UNIX-like than the KDE, however KDE is much better if you intend to build it yourself as you only need three source packages and it builds rather quickly, still giving you a full blown desktop. Both perform well though in my opinion and neither give a faster desktop on my system.
-Bryan
If, like said before, you are intending this question for a workstation machine, I have to disagree with the KDE suggestion, I happen to like the look/feel of GNOME 2.2.x much better than KDE, I think it is much more polished and UNIX-like than the KDE, however KDE is much better if you intend to build it yourself as you only need three source packages and it builds rather quickly, still giving you a full blown desktop. Both perform well though in my opinion and neither give a faster desktop on my system.
-Bryan
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Hey guys!
The install is for a server. I currently use SCO UNIX and
have never use X ... but feel very confortable at the command prompt.
Thank you both for your advise!
Jose Lerebours
KNOWLEDGE: Something you can give away endlessly and gain more of it in the process! - Jose Lerebours
The install is for a server. I currently use SCO UNIX and
have never use X ... but feel very confortable at the command prompt.
Thank you both for your advise!
Jose Lerebours
KNOWLEDGE: Something you can give away endlessly and gain more of it in the process! - Jose Lerebours
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