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XFCE is a lightweight and versatile desktop environment that utilises a classicdrop-down menu to access applications. It is also compatable with Compiz. Although highly configurable, XFCE does provide a somewhat basic interface that may lack some modern features expected (e.g. no built-in search bar in the menu). A little time and effort will also be required to properly customise the deskop to suit personal taste. A 64 bit installation of Manjaro running XFCE uses about 200MB of memory. | XFCE is a lightweight and versatile desktop environment that utilises a classicdrop-down menu to access applications. It is also compatable with Compiz. Although highly configurable, XFCE does provide a somewhat basic interface that may lack some modern features expected (e.g. no built-in search bar in the menu). A little time and effort will also be required to properly customise the deskop to suit personal taste. A 64 bit installation of Manjaro running XFCE uses about 200MB of memory. | ||
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= Cinnamon = | = Cinnamon = | ||
Cinnamon is a desktop environment based on Gnome that utilises a large panel-style menu to access applications. It is not compatible with compiz. Despite being based on Gnome, it has more customisation options and is easier to configure. Users of Windows Vista or Windows 7 may find Cinnamon's interface comfortably familiar. A 64 bit installation of Manjaro running Cinnamon uses about xMB of memory. | [[File: cinnamonde.png]]Cinnamon is a desktop environment based on Gnome that utilises a large panel-style menu to access applications. It is not compatible with compiz. Despite being based on Gnome, it has more customisation options and is easier to configure. Users of Windows Vista or Windows 7 may find Cinnamon's interface comfortably familiar. A 64 bit installation of Manjaro running Cinnamon uses about xMB of memory. | ||
To install Cinnamon, enter the command: | To install Cinnamon, enter the command: | ||
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{{note| as a gnome-based desktop, many gnome configuration applications will work with cinnamon, e.g. gnome-color-manager.}} | {{note| as a gnome-based desktop, many gnome configuration applications will work with cinnamon, e.g. gnome-color-manager.}} | ||
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