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"The desktop is just there to launch and switch between applications."

If that's how you look at the desktop, then you should definitely look at Lubuntu. It's just windows and a panel. When you look at an Xfce desktop, it looks like Xfce. When you look at Lubuntu, it's just windows and a panel.




I was unaware of Lubuntu. I will keep it in mind. Thanks.


I'm using Elementary OS, which is based off Ubuntu. It's simple, clean, and works very well for my purposes.


If you don't mind me asking, what might those purposes be?


I use it as my daily driver, dual boot with Windows 7 only for Netflix and Steam.

I typically run Clementine, Thunderbird, Aurora channel Firefox, and gvim. It works splendidly on my Lenovo y560p.




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