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Desktop environments: performance vs modern look (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 4 days ago by pixeldaemon@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Some DEs are focused on resource efficiency, but don't look fancy. Others are fancy, but require a fairly modern setup. I have KDE (Fedora) installed on my laptop, I love its look and options. But it is not always snappy, some little freezes occur as well, even in basic situations (opening Firefox and v2rayN simultaneously was one of the cases). The most problematic thing is almost every app taking around 2-3 secs to open its window.

Many people would just tell me to install Xfce, but I still want a fancy desktop, I believe it is something I can afford on my setup. First I thought of GNOME, but it is controversial: some sources report GNOME as well optimized even for low-end machines, other claim it is much heavier than KDE.

What it your experience with desktop environments and their performance? Perhaps you have compared various DEs within the same distro and setup? How performant GNOME actually is compared to KDE? What are the balanced options to explore?

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[–] Hund@feddit.nu 2 points 2 days ago

The touchpad was invented in a time where graphical operating systems was barley even a thing. I don't think they're meant to be used more than perhaps you sitting on the train on your way to work or something. :)

I'm sure it's about minimalism for some. For me, it's about doing as much as possible with as little as possible. When you have less, you usually also gets creative with what you have. When you live in excess, you tend to get lazy and unproductive. :) While my system might look and feel minimal, I consider it to be way more productive, ergonomic and functional than most other systems. However. I can understand that most doesn't have the time or interest in learning all the thing required, and that they're fine with less.

You have a good point about the last thing you wrote there! I guess it's all a balance of what you're willing to give up, your time learning all this stuff, or your health. :D