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6 Alternative Ubuntu Desktops Worth Trying

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on · 2 comments
PCWorld; By Katherine Noyes
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If you use Ubuntu, you're almost certainly familiar with GNOME, the default desktop environment that comes with it. You may have also heard that the next Ubuntu version--Natty Narwhal, version 11.04--will use the 3D-enabled Unity desktop by default instead, along with the Wayland graphics system... Now that there are already big changes coming down the pike, this is a particularly good time to take a fresh look at the Ubuntu desktop and all the many free alternatives that are available.

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Just wanted to add a small correction - Ubuntu will NOT be using Wayland as of 11.04 - Yes, it will be changing to this new graphics systems at some point, but that will not be for some time. My money would be on 12.04 or 12.10 because as of right now Wayland is barely functional (at best)

~Jeff Hoogland
I figured as much too,...

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