Budgie Desktop – You Shall Not Pass!

Discussion in 'all things UNIX' started by Mrkvonic, Aug 31, 2017.

  1. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    I've written a somewhat in-depth review of the Budgie desktop, focusing on setup and configuration, look and feel, fonts, ergonomics, customization, everyday use, unique features, various problems. All that and more in my latest OCS-Mag article. Have fun, fun, fun.

    http://www.ocsmag.com/2017/08/31/budgie-desktop-you-shall-not-pass/


    Cheers,
    Mrk
     
  2. NormanF

    NormanF Registered Member

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    The appearance is a lot like Mac OSX from which it draws its visual cues and overall inspiration.

    An easy to use desktop without all the teething problems of GNOME and that just gets out of the way to let users run a desktop.

    FWIW, Mrk - it is available in its own Ubuntu flavor - Ubuntu Budgie.
     
  3. Joxx

    Joxx Registered Member

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    I see no point in Budgie; not when Gnome can be customized pretty much whichever way.
     
  4. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Norman, yup, I did mention UB in the review. Not sure about the OSX similarity.
    Mrk
     
  5. NormanF

    NormanF Registered Member

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    The top panel and the plank dock.

    That's also found in Elementary OS. There is a family resemblance in UNIX systems.
     
  6. AutoCascade

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    The last time I tried it you could move the panel to the bottom but it wouldn't autohide unfortunately. Other than that, which for me is a must, I thought it was really solid. That was maybe a year ago using Solus.
     
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