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Can I get your opinion? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by wzl@lemmy.world to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world

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[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If you want start menu and taskbar, Linux Mint. It was based on Ubuntu so under the hood is very similar but the desktop is more Windows like.

If you want a similar experience to Ubuntu then Fedora, which uses the Gnome desktop environment like Ubuntu but without all the Ubuntu changes. Plus Fedora does some things in different ways under the hood so there is a learning experience that is a nice stepping stone rather than being thrown in the deep end.

[–] VindictiveJudge@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I tried raw Gnome and hated it. Ubuntu's changes made it actually usable. At the same time, I don't really like all those DEs that just mimic XP.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Interesting. I love Vanilla Gnome over Ubuntu's version. What do you prefer from Ubuntu that I might have overlooked?

[–] VindictiveJudge@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The dock/taskbar. Gnome's default one being hidden in a menu was unpleasant. I did try the dash-to-dock and dash-to-panel extensions, but I preferred Ubuntu's implementation.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Ah, OK, it's a personal preference thing. Personally, that's one of the things I like over the Ubuntu one.

I am using a laptop, very limited screen real estate. I wonder if that makes a difference.