SomeGuyDude
April 29th, 2008, 05:08 AM
I really want to check out the other two major DE's because, hey, it's always a good idea to try things out. However, I have a few hangups, and if you all could ease my po' little mind that'd be awesome.
PREFACE: I'm not talking about installing another OS or anything, just these DE's onto my current Hardy installation.
1) I really love AWN. My AWN dock has become a staple of my existence. I cannot live without it. I know it runs on XFCE, but is there a quality KDE equivalent?
2) Installing themes easily would be nice. I remember having a balls of a time figuring out how to install themes in KDE. Drag tar file into Theme Manager in GNOME and there it is.
3) Battery life. I go on battery a long time, and while I know XFCE is light, I hear KDE is hell.
4) Firefox, MPD+Sonata, Pidgin, OOo. They run in these others, yes? And if speed is an issue, are the equivalents worthwhile (especially for MPD+Sonata).
5) Will I have to alter my Conky?
That's all I got for now, I'm sure I'll think of a few more, but those are the big 'uns.
PREFACE: I'm not talking about installing another OS or anything, just these DE's onto my current Hardy installation.
1) I really love AWN. My AWN dock has become a staple of my existence. I cannot live without it. I know it runs on XFCE, but is there a quality KDE equivalent?
2) Installing themes easily would be nice. I remember having a balls of a time figuring out how to install themes in KDE. Drag tar file into Theme Manager in GNOME and there it is.
3) Battery life. I go on battery a long time, and while I know XFCE is light, I hear KDE is hell.
4) Firefox, MPD+Sonata, Pidgin, OOo. They run in these others, yes? And if speed is an issue, are the equivalents worthwhile (especially for MPD+Sonata).
5) Will I have to alter my Conky?
That's all I got for now, I'm sure I'll think of a few more, but those are the big 'uns.