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vdoma
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Linux Mint: The new Ubuntu?
What's wrong with sticking to an older version of Ubuntu - 11.04 or earlier where you're not forced to use Unity? That's what I do. And I get a lot more work done without having to worry with the latest shiny new toys in town.
pekk
on Nov 11, 2011
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What's wrong with installing xfce? It's only an apt-get away.
SlipperySlope
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But I've grown use to Gnome apps and applets. I especially like the multi-tabbed terminal.
mbq
on Nov 11, 2011
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XFCE's terminal can do it too. And you can use Gnome applets.
SlipperySlope
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Thanks! Good to know. I've used xfce some years ago.
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You can use gnome-terminal within XFCE just the same as I can use xfce4-terminal from within GNOME.
metachris
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What's wrong with selecting "Gnome" as a desktop rather than Unity when logging in? It's literally 2 clicks to change.
SlipperySlope
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Have you tried Ubuntu 11.10? Where are those 2 clicks?
clark-kent
on Nov 11, 2011
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The 2 clicks is the tools icon right next to Username on the login screen.
keithpeter
on Nov 12, 2011
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My fresh install of Ubuntu 11.10 has exactly two entries in that menu...
Unity Unity 2d
You can install other desktop packages from the repositories of course.
gcp
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...and you get something entirely broken! Really, have you tried your own advice?
mixmastamyk
on Nov 12, 2011
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Sounds good but it will lose support in a year or so. And you cant forget about new apps without difficulty.
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