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- know0your0true0color
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500+ posts
Linux
I used to use cinnamon but now I don't even use a real de, I use hyprland(I use Arch btw :3) What Desktop Environments do y'all daily drive :3
edit: ooo king of the page
Last edited by know0your0true0color (Jan. 17, 2025 20:58:15)
- 8to16
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1000+ posts
Linux
I'm trying to install aurora (which is a relatively obscure distro but is associated with bazzite)
cuz im fed up with mint
I tried the installer, and I got mint overwritten, but the installer threw an error at my face
It looked like a python backtrace, I cannot recall the whole thing
It had “ostree deploy” in it
My browser / operating system: Windows NT 10.0, Firefox 134.0, Flash 32.0 (release 0)
Device specifications
Windows specifications (idk why but in case it helps)
cuz im fed up with mint
I tried the installer, and I got mint overwritten, but the installer threw an error at my face
It looked like a python backtrace, I cannot recall the whole thing
It had “ostree deploy” in it
My browser / operating system: Windows NT 10.0, Firefox 134.0, Flash 32.0 (release 0)
Device specifications
Device name (redacted as it includes my real name)
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics 2.10 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.34 GB usable)
Device ID REDACTED
Product ID ALSO REDACTED
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch Pen and touch support with 10 touch points
Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 23H2
Installed on (redacted as that is my birthday)
OS build 22631.4602
Serial number REDACTED
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1055.0
Last edited by 8to16 (Jan. 17, 2025 22:00:44)
- JakubMzTrencina
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100+ posts
Linux
I'll try to install Debian on an old ThinkPad from the T series. If all goes well & it'll be somewhat usable, I'll be using that as my every-day computer.
- catlover841
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500+ posts
Linux
So my mom's laptop has finally given up, however she's letting me install Linux on it to so that she can keep using it. However, of course, I'm having hang ups on the distro I should choose so I thought I'd ask y'all. Here are the requirements:
- HAS to be based on Ubuntu (or Debian), it's the distro she's most familiar with
- HAS to work out of the box
- HAS to work on a lower end computer, her laptop can't upgrade to windows 11 and she can't install the newest windows 10 update
- HAS to have touchscreen support, her track pad doesn't work anymore
- She says she doesn't care about the desktop environment but I think she'd be more comfortable with one that looks and feels like windows
- HAS to be based on Ubuntu (or Debian), it's the distro she's most familiar with
- HAS to work out of the box
- HAS to work on a lower end computer, her laptop can't upgrade to windows 11 and she can't install the newest windows 10 update
- HAS to have touchscreen support, her track pad doesn't work anymore
- She says she doesn't care about the desktop environment but I think she'd be more comfortable with one that looks and feels like windows
- know0your0true0color
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500+ posts
Linux
Personally I would recommend ~snip~Lubuntu, I use arch now but I had a decent experience with it a while back, good for low end stuff.
- JakubMzTrencina
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100+ posts
Linux
(#305)Perhaps Xubuntu? It comes with XFCE, which is a lightweight desktop environment I use for Debian. You can move the taskbar down & modify it to feel more like Windows XP/7.
So my mom's laptop has finally given up, however she's letting me install Linux on it to so that she can keep using it. However, of course, I'm having hang ups on the distro I should choose so I thought I'd ask y'all. Here are the requirements:
-snip-
- zaid1442011
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500+ posts
Linux
(#305)For the DE you could chose GNOME and add extensions (I can mention specific ones if you like) to make it look like Windows (Don't forget to install GNOME Tweaks and add the minimize and maximize buttons
So my mom's laptop has finally given up, however she's letting me install Linux on it to so that she can keep using it. However, of course, I'm having hang ups on the distro I should choose so I thought I'd ask y'all. Here are the requirements:
- HAS to be based on Ubuntu (or Debian), it's the distro she's most familiar with
- HAS to work out of the box
- HAS to work on a lower end computer, her laptop can't upgrade to windows 11 and she can't install the newest windows 10 update
- HAS to have touchscreen support, her track pad doesn't work anymore
- She says she doesn't care about the desktop environment but I think she'd be more comfortable with one that looks and feels like windows

- gilbert_given_189
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1000+ posts
Linux
My install of Arch has RedmondXP installed with Xfwm (which is a nice recreation of Windows XP windows, and also the one I use), so I'd definitely choose this.(#305)Perhaps Xubuntu? It comes with XFCE, which is a lightweight desktop environment I use for Debian. You can move the taskbar down & modify it to feel more like Windows XP/7.
So my mom's laptop has finally given up, however she's letting me install Linux on it to so that she can keep using it. However, of course, I'm having hang ups on the distro I should choose so I thought I'd ask y'all. Here are the requirements:
-snip-
(Not sure if it's bundled with Xubuntu, but if my limited research is right the “xfwm4-themes” package should have it)
Last edited by gilbert_given_189 (Feb. 11, 2025 18:08:17)
- ajskateboarder
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1000+ posts
Linux
Linux Mint Cinnamon meets all the requirements. Proper touchscreen support was added to Cinnamon last year and it works pretty smooth. Mint XFCE should be a backup option cause imo it's a little annoying to navigate. could just be me though So my mom's laptop has finally given up, however she's letting me install Linux on it to so that she can keep using it. However, of course, I'm having hang ups on the distro I should choose so I thought I'd ask y'all. Here are the requirements:
- HAS to be based on Ubuntu (or Debian), it's the distro she's most familiar with
- HAS to work out of the box
- HAS to work on a lower end computer, her laptop can't upgrade to windows 11 and she can't install the newest windows 10 update
- HAS to have touchscreen support, her track pad doesn't work anymore
- She says she doesn't care about the desktop environment but I think she'd be more comfortable with one that looks and feels like windows