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I was looking at SuSE Linux 9.1 because I am thinking of buying it, and have found out that it has two interfaces: KDE and Gnome. From the screenshots I've seen, KDE looks nicer, but that's about all I know. I have done some research but haven't been able to find any descriptive info. Can you please tell me the difference?
J_K9
have a look around these 2 sites below they will tell you everything you need to know about both gnome and kde. I personally use KDE as i prefer the feel of it as well as the apps/programs it has. It is really up to individual preference. I recommend trying one and then switching to the other and give it ago.... Try them both and see what one you prefer. AO could tell you which ones they like better but it is really what you find comfortable :)
http://www.gnome.org/
http://www.kde.org/
Thanks fyrewall for the sites. I'll try them out as you said! :D
J_K9
I prefer to use Gnome mainly because I use pan and X-chat. I've found KDE abit overkill, too much crap I never use.
Just try them both to see which one you like.
Tnx Sir Dice. Also, should I get SuSE 9.1 Personal or Pro edition because Pro brings a lot more stuff.
J_K9
Dunno, I'm a FreeBSD user myself. The last linux I used still had a 2.0 kernel.Quote:
Originally posted here by J_K9
Tnx Sir Dice. Also, should I get SuSE 9.1 Personal or Pro edition because Pro brings a lot more stuff.
To avoid suffering the same problem as regular windows user (install everything and most never use) i would rather consider to take a look on both and see what you WILL use for sure. Lets say on 1-2 years. Dont install anything that:Quote:
Originally posted here by J_K9
Tnx Sir Dice. Also, should I get SuSE 9.1 Personal or Pro edition because Pro brings a lot more stuff.
J_K9
a) you dont know what is purpose
b) you will never user
even if it is fancy feature/product.
Backing to interface, i prefer KDE. but, as other notice, it comes full of "extras". I think it resemble Windows... both both are good.
KDE and Gnome SUCK IMO...
I'll stick to blackbox, fvwm, fluxbox, IceWM, etc. I much prefer Window Mangers over Desktop Environments. Gnome and KDE make me feel like I'm in Windows XP but more bloated looking. Blackbox makes me feel like I'm in love.
What is Blackbox TH? The site doesn't give a lot of info!! :D
J_K9
This isn't really a valid reason, you can use both on both, provided the libraries for the alternate are installed.Quote:
Personally, I prefer KDE because of all the work they've done on sometimes erroneous stuff. Like the ioslaves which turn the process of ripping a CD of MP3s is as easy as putting the CD in and entering "audiocd:/" in konqueror, then copying the contents of the MP3 directory off to wherever you like.
I've always likened the two as trying to emulate Windows (KDE) and MacOS (Gnome), as that seems to be the way the interfacing is designed.
I'm using KDE with the basic apps [on a Gentoo system] because back in the days of RedHat 9 I never got along with Gnome. It's also a personal look preferrence and the fact that I like the added functionality over some window managers.
Buy 9.1 Professional. you get a **** load more applications, and you get more than KDE and GNOME. I use X-Splash, Enlightenment, GNOME, KDE, and WindowMaker when I have X loaded.
Thanks everyone for posting. When I get SuSE I'll try all of them out, and see which one I prefer. Thanks again.
J_K9
By the way if you head to http://www.wbglinks.net/ (one of my favourite sites), down the left hand side it has different link sections. One of which is dedicated to Gnome and another dedicated to KDE
Thanks fyrewall, that site has really good links. Thanks!
J_K9