I’m relatively new to the linux space, I was introduced by the steam deck which uses kde, and it’s pretty similar to windows in terms of how it works so that’s the DE i’d be leaning towards when I eventually switch. I’ve never used gnome so i’m not sure if it’d be worth using I guess?

So I’m just looking for some input from the community, do you use Gnome or Plasma, why do you use it, and what’s kind of like a pros and cons kinda thing between the two?

  • The 8232 Project@lemmy.ml
    1·
    15 days ago

    I use both: GNOME works better for a desktop, KDE Plasma works better for a laptop.

    There are more than those 2 options for a Desktop Environment, by the way ;)

    • bpt11@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      4·
      15 days ago

      yeah i know but as an entry level user it just seems like they’re the two most popular and they must be for a reason, I’m sure I’ll explore more in the future

      • The 8232 Project@lemmy.ml
        1·
        15 days ago

        I personally can’t stand any other options except for Cinnamon (since it got a redesign) and a few distro-specific ones. That’s just me though. Explore away!

        • bpt11@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
          1·
          14 days ago

          I’ll be honest I didn’t even know cinnamon and plasma were different things till making this post, they look and feel so similar from the little bit I’ve used them.

    • Piwix@lemm.ee
      8·
      14 days ago

      Funny, I have the opposite opinion. Gnome is great on laptops, especially 2in1s. KDE Plasma is a great desktop PC environment.

      • The 8232 Project@lemmy.ml
        3·
        15 days ago

        I have a potato laptop, so GNOME is a little too heavy on it. I think KDE Plasma would be fine for a desktop, but I’m addicted to GNOME