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[Eddie G. O'Connor Jr.]

On 01/13/2013 09:58 AM, Patrick Dupre wrote:
> On 2013-01-13 15:50, Eddie G. O'Connor Jr. wrote:
>> On 01/13/2013 09:27 AM, Michael Schwendt wrote:
>>> On Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:29:28 +0100, Patrick Dupre wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Yes, you're using "fallback-mode" of GNOME 3, not the GNOME Shell.
>>>>> The applet differs when using GNOME Shell.
>>>>>
>>>> Yes, you are absolutely right.
>>>> How can I get the same behavior in the fallback-mode?
>>>> Do I need to install additional packages?
>>> Dunno. I'm sceptical. If I were you, I would abandon the fallback-mode,
>>> and if you don't find a simple graphics chipset where the Shell works,
>>> I suggest evaluating one of the other desktop environments instead.
>>>
>>> IMHO, the fallback-mode has been a poor invention (not only because it
>>> doesn't return GNOME 2 anyway). Same applies to a GNOME Shell with
>>> hundreds of optional extensions, which try to modify almost everything,
>>> making it a support nightmare.
>>>
>> I would assume then, that you haven't tried MATE.....Cinnamon.....or
>> any other alternative DE?
>
> Yes, you are right.
> How can I make some tests?
> Is there a web site with an overview?
> I would like something close to gnome2.
>
> Thank.

I found this on the web. Take a look and see what feels right to you, 
then just give it a try.

http://www.renewablepcs.com/about-linux/kde-gnome-or-xfce



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