Hello, My name is Jake
Before I get started id like to say: “First Post!! wooo”.
Ok now for the question:
I have been using different linux distro’s for a while now, so I have tried out different windows managers. I have found so far I like Xfce (tested on Xubuntu however the CDC look would be cool to). However after researching this further I realized that the people who are using and recommending xfce are the people who have generally older computers.
I am running a laptop, Asus G1 (installed 4 G of ram on it) so I have a generally new computer, duo core, 3G ram being addressed, geforce go 7700 graphics… etc. and I was wondering if I still should be using Xfce or if I should be using a more resource heavy windows environment.
What I use linux for:
( to help get a feel of my day to day on here ).
: I am a web designer, so I use eclipse and photoshop everyday. I also game a bit on wine (starcraft, diablo II mainly), and use limewire for downloading songs. I have a mp3 device I pluign and use as a UMS.
Only problems I have had with Xfce:
: Pictures generally look choppy when loading in firefox 3. (tested on Xubuntu)
Thanks ( cant wait to hear back and install openSUSE 11.0 :D)
~ Jake
I think that it depends on what you like. If you want a desktop that looks more like OS X, then use GNOME and if you want what that looks more like Windows, then take KDE. I use KDE 4.1.1 because I like how you can customize it. here’s my desktop:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/forbore/screenshot.png
It all depends on what you like. If you choose KDE, then you will like this website:
Eyecandy for your KDE-Desktop - KDE-Look.org
P.S. You should use FrostWire and not LimeWire since it’s like LW PRO but free.
haha thanks, didnt really answer my Q but I think I might try your KDE 4.1.1
Also I do have limewire pro fyi 
kanazky wrote:
>
> Hello, My name is Jake
>
> Before I get started id like to say: “First Post!! wooo”.
>
> Ok now for the question:
>
> I have been using different linux distro’s for a while now, so I have
> tried out different windows managers. I have found so far I like Xfce
> (tested on Xubuntu however the CDC look would be cool to). However after
> researching this further I realized that the people who are using and
> recommending xfce are the people who have generally older computers.
>
> I am running a laptop, Asus G1 (installed 4 G of ram on it) so I have a
> generally new computer, duo core, 3G ram being addressed, geforce go
> 7700 graphics… etc. and I was wondering if I still should be using Xfce
> or if I should be using a more resource heavy windows environment.
>
> What I use linux for:
> ( to help get a feel of my day to day on here ).
> : I am a web designer, so I use eclipse and photoshop everyday. I also
> game a bit on wine (starcraft, diablo II mainly), and use limewire for
> downloading songs. I have a mp3 device I pluign and use as a UMS.
>
> Only problems I have had with Xfce:
>
> : Pictures generally look choppy when loading in firefox 3. (tested on
> Xubuntu)
>
> Thanks ( cant wait to hear back and install openSUSE 11.0 :D)
>
> ~ Jake
>
>
Honestly it is up to you. Personally, I use XFCE or LXDE on all of my
computers which range from Pentium 3’s up to Athlon 66 X2’s with 4GB
ram. I’m not a fan of the KDE3 series, KDE4 is coming along but not yet
there for my needs, Gnome is alright but there is something there too
that draws me away that I can’t put my finge on. Point is, use the DE/WM
that you like.
