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    Gnome 3

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by weinter, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    I have just installed it.
    For OpenSUSE Gnome 3 is out.
    Personally I find that it is rather ok.
    I mean all interface just needs some getting used to.
    What disappears in GNOME 3:

    -Compiz
    -Cairo-Dock (can cause crash when enabled)

    I also recommend removal of hidden config files in your home directory to force the applications to rewrite the config files.
    I wanted to wait for Fedora for Gnome 3 but OpenSUSE got it officially released first. :D

    A few tips to get accustom to Gnome 3:
    -The Windows Button, it is essential to get the shortcuts out and accessible just press it once to reveal all the stuff
    -Alt F2 to get a command window
    -Alt Tab

    Forget about pressing on GUI Controls to switch between applications you definitely need this

    A few good things about Gnome 3
    -Smooth interface the interface is smoother than the mix of compiz and gnome 2
    -Cleaner interface and rendering
    -2 Finger scroll is finally bug free.
     
    weinter, Apr 24, 2011
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  2. Indio1812

    Indio1812 Newbie

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    I'm lovin' Gnome 3 on Fedora 15 Beta!

    I was put off by the enormous icons at first, but I've discovered that they're actually pretty useful. A little Fisher-Price-y, maybe, but I think I really like being able to my intended target much more easily with the trackpad.
     
    Indio1812, Apr 25, 2011
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  3. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Im hoping there is a replacement for the cube, cause if there isnt Ill be sticking with what I have. I cannot work on such a low resolution screen without the cube.
     
    Thaenatos, Apr 25, 2011
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  4. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    They have other substitutes but no cube.
     
    weinter, Apr 25, 2011
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  5. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Yes you can. All the cube does is show you multiple desktops - and that is a core design principle of Gnome 3.
     
    Thomas, Apr 25, 2011
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  6. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    I know, but it works alot better for me then the standard desktop manager. Helps me visualize better.

    I know the standard desktop manager is better then nothing, but the cube helped me function better between spaces.
     
    Thaenatos, Apr 26, 2011
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  7. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    I just downloaded KDE OpenSUSE Live CD and I apologise to all KDE Developers & Users, KDE interface is of a large magnitude better than GNOME. :(
    It wins hands down in customization, performances and aesthetics.
    I think that forgives the fact that having all the application's names start with a K is wrong.
     
    weinter, Apr 29, 2011
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  8. naticus

    naticus Notebook Deity

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    You should check out Xubuntu 11.04, XFCE 4.8 is the new Gnome, but lighter and faster.
     
    naticus, Apr 29, 2011
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  9. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    But KDE seems to be even superior to the old GNOME.
    GNOME seems to to going down the dumb user route while KDE improves.
     
    weinter, Apr 29, 2011
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  10. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Oh no not another KDE vs gnome debacle...
     
    Thaenatos, Apr 29, 2011
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  11. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Exactly. To each his own, why does one have to force others to like what they like. If you like KDE use it, if you like GNOME use it. Then go and do something useful with your life.
     
    f4ding, Apr 29, 2011
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  12. Quackers

    Quackers Notebook Guru

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    I'm running gnome-shell on one of my Ubuntu Natty installs. Love it :)
    And cairo-dock and conky working ok here (a couple of tweaks are required for conky).
     
    Quackers, May 1, 2011
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