LXDE is so light that the Raspberry Pi makers used this code to create Raspbian , the device's official operating system. LXDE and LXQt use interchangeable components with very few dependencies background components required for a software to function. A lightweight app with many dependencies can still slow your system down; this is why the apps you run matter nearly as much as your choice of a desktop environment.
Need help deciding between any two of the above desktop environments? But there are reasons many people prefer one of the alternatives. Here are things to keep in mind when comparing two of these interfaces directly. LXDE looks more basic compared to Xfce.
With enough effort, Xfce can feel like a more modern desktop environment. Your package manager will usually install these automatically. Newcomers may find that MATE is easier to grasp.
While neither desktop is hard to use, MATE presents apps and information in a way where less technical knowledge is required to find your way around. What kind of apps do you prefer? If you prefer Qt software and you want a lighter desktop, then LXQt is a no-brainer.
Out of the box, MATE has a few more bells and whistles than Xfce, but it's also a little less customizable. Today, I have read all his reviews about different desktop environments 12 DEs: Gnome, Sugar… , but unfortunately not found a review about one of the best DEs.
Actually, I have come to this site just to find a comparison that includes also TDE. In present, I am writing in Trinity desktop environment, and I can say that it is really good. It is light but in the same time very versatile and handy. Thank you. I prefer LXDE. I love speed. Both are tested by me. Hope if you want speed, try LXDE and see the fastest distro than others.
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Why will you like it? Less resource needs. You can use it on your less-pricey embedded board or salvaged computer. Am shocked at how many linux trying to act like Windoz Thank you, Gayan. It looks like a toss-up for me. I've never used either one. I'm still using Windows XP , but I'm trying to switch to more civilized software and systems as much as possible.
I have Debian on another partition, and I'm experimenting with ways to access my Debian filesystem from Windows. Jim, You're most welcome. I cannot say much about 'VirtualBox' etc because I've actually never tried it! Never liked the idea an entire OS running on top of another, freaks me out ;-. Anyway, good luck!. I would love to see an analysis utility. Run in on your workstation and get a "report" -- both human text and machine XML? One might then use this "report" to decide which desktop environment and which features have the best chance of working at an acceptable level.
I run older hardware because I cannot afford the chase after new parts twice each year. I'm tired of loading a distro only to learn -- often after hours or days of trial and error -- that it does not play well on my hardware. It's not much use to me, though, since the two of them are already my desktop environments of choice. From personal experience, I've found that Xfce is a bit sluggish on Ubuntu, and just as bad on Fedora.
It flies on Debian, though, so I don't think it's Xfce's fault. I run both xfce and lxde. I prefer lxde on a flash drive useage and xfce on hard drive installed.
But something the original post could not comment on was the update of PCmamFM. I use 1. It's a big update in my opinion. Still love them both! Thanks developers! If you want a really good look at the updates I suggest trying the live ones with knoppix. If you install realize it uses another formatting.
But I have no problem with my home directory being in 4fs. Debian seems to be behind or my lack of know how in the PCmanFM update. Knoppix developer seems to know how to get around this.
Loyal Thanks again to developers and testors who help us non-geeks survive in the world of Linux! If I could get my homesite 4. Even though my wife would be mad. Anonymous, Thanks for sharing your experience. I too agree, Xfce 4. I have mb of ram on an old hp pavilion laptop and have tried all these your talking about but my machine runs faster and more fluidly especially YouTube videos using chrome and I am running puppy Linux with open box and it has all the bells and whistles I would ever need.
Excellent blog btw! I discovered LXDE recently. Fixing an old computer for a friend, I figured Lubuntu I am amazed how good LXDE is. There is a menu on each Window no global menu , the scrollbar is visible no overlay scrollbar. The window stay at the same size when dragged around no Aerosnap. The Desktop doesn't require a powerful graphic card. LXDE lacks customization but its advantages far outweight the ridiculous useless gimmicks of "modern" read "stupid" desktop effects like Unity or even Cinnamon.
Innocent Bystander, Thanks for the suggestion. I've been too thinking about coming up with an up-to-date article, but it's just hard to find the time these days. But I will come up with one in my other active blog hecticgeek.
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