Kde vs Gnome!?

Question

Which one do u like better?

I like Kde, why? Cause its faster, very stable, feature rich, customizable and most importantly its prettier.

I doubt anyone can beat kde's looks though, here is mine ;)

http://snake1990.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/snapshot4.jpg

Answer 1

Configuration:

KDE - many wizard tools, almost everything what one need is integrated into GUI, a lot of software especially optimized to flawlessly work with it.

GNOME - less wizards, software came from different sources, AFAIK it stands on GNU license...I know that only on GNOME one could mount PocketPC as drive xD

Look & feel:

KDE - many eye candy build-in options

GNOME one need to download additional engines to run new themes, though system might be more personalized



Speed & usage:

when it comes to speed KDE can be faster for average user - especially when just using build in apps. GNOME - slower but allows better control IMHO over system



Sum up:

In other words...can work on both, however I prefer KDE as it seems to be less annoying during configuration & usage while GNOME ability to look almost identical to any other OS doesn't sound for me like most important element of GUI.

Answer 2

Hey Snake!

Here we go....

In my experience it seems that a lot of peeps who like sparse and minimalistic desktops, are more inclined to use Gnome-

While those on KDE look for a more configurable foundation. Seems most KDE'ers are prone to poke and change things. I started back on Gnome simply because I suspected it would fit better on the older hardware I was using and not be a distraction to my goal of learning what I needed to.

I recently converted an ol past GF to Linux, and she wanted Mint and a Gnome environment. Now mind you, this is AFTER seeing live CDs of your fav, plus PCLOS Gnome, Sabayon loop2, Ubu and 1 or 2 more. No accounting for taste, huh? She likes the spartan theme (oh, a big Mac user btw...). I am a big Gnome user, and honestly, I haven't seen as much of an advantage as I thought on my old beaters. I hafta say, KDE has bought some bling to the Linux party. Looking good is not a sin! LOL! When I load up my 5.3 project, it'll be running KDE cause I DO need a change. Hey, whatever works and gets ya productive.Note that Windows will not be having this discussion...

Edit:

Sami! Luv it when gals talk geek! Kudos!

Answer 3

kde because it just has more options. You right click on stuff in gnome and nothing happens. You do it in kde and all the tools are there.