Condobloke
Well-Known Member
Code:
brian@brian-desktop:~$ echo $DESKTOP_SESSION
cinnamon
brian@brian-desktop:~$
Solved GNOME desktop environment
- Thread starter Emanate Presence
- Start date
Solved issue
@Condobloke :-
That probably explains why I get a blank when running that command, Brian. Puppy's 'standard', OOTB set-up - JWM + ROX-filer (with its 'pinboard') isn't a recognised desktop environment as such.......more of a 'cobbled-together' one - using various components - that gives the same effect/appearance as a "full" DE...
'Twas done that way to give the functionality of a DE without the weight. It does, admittedly, involve the need for editing a lot of XML files.......but then most Puppians ARE hobbyists/'tinkerers' by nature. And one of our senior members has, over the last few years, developed an application - JWMdesk - that automates the writing/editing of these files, at the same time wrapping it all up in a far more user-friendly set of GUIs...
Despite perceptions to the contrary, Puppy is nowhere near as 'archaic' as many may think.
(shrug...)
Mike.
That probably explains why I get a blank when running that command, Brian. Puppy's 'standard', OOTB set-up - JWM + ROX-filer (with its 'pinboard') isn't a recognised desktop environment as such.......more of a 'cobbled-together' one - using various components - that gives the same effect/appearance as a "full" DE...
'Twas done that way to give the functionality of a DE without the weight. It does, admittedly, involve the need for editing a lot of XML files.......but then most Puppians ARE hobbyists/'tinkerers' by nature. And one of our senior members has, over the last few years, developed an application - JWMdesk - that automates the writing/editing of these files, at the same time wrapping it all up in a far more user-friendly set of GUIs...
Despite perceptions to the contrary, Puppy is nowhere near as 'archaic' as many may think.
(shrug...)
Mike.
Last edited:
charlie.corder
Well-Known Member
OP
Emanate Presence
Active Member
After the unit and setup arrive next week, and I'm well settled with the Linux OS installed, it'll be fun to start playing with command lines of the type I haven't used since DOS before 2000.
My new English keyboard just arrived ten minutes ago, so it begins!
My new English keyboard just arrived ten minutes ago, so it begins!
"Cobbled together" it may be it works very well imo.
I guess I'm the odd one here I use install it and use it OOTB.
Its plain and simple look no flash and no bells and whistles just a functioning WM/DE.
I use it and I like it.
OP
Emanate Presence
Active Member
"Cobbled together" it may be it works very well imo.
I guess I'm the odd one here I use install it and use it OOTB.
Its plain and simple look no flash and no bells and whistles just a functioning WM/DE.
I use it and I like it.
As the Cardano developer and Linux user wrote to me, 'People like spaghetti and have different tastes for the sauce.'
But with Linux, people have different tastes for the pasta too!
Linux distros = pasta
DE or WM = sauce
(If that makes any sense! LOL)
It does to me I'm Italian and Sicilian.But with Linux, people have different tastes for the pasta too!
Linux distros = pasta
DE or WM = sauce
(If that makes any sense! LOL)
I heard about GNOME 42, the latest version, offers several enhancements:
- Modern Look: GNOME apps have been ported to GTK4, resulting in a sleeker appearance and improved performance.
- Settings Redesign: The Applications, Displays, and Remote Desktop settings have been revamped.
- Screenshot and Screencast UI: GNOME Shell now includes a built-in screenshot and screencast tool accessible via the PrintScr key.
- Dark Mode Support: System-wide dark mode is available via the new Appearance panel.
Last edited:
OP
Emanate Presence
Active Member
Thank you for responding! My Linux project is on hold because the ThinkPad ordered is two weeks past the expected delivery date and it's not clear if it's been lost or may still appear. That's life on the Azores....
Your information is still good, and appreciated.
You need to update your AI chatbot or something.
The latest version is GNOME 46, released just this month.
Hang in there, and good luck!
