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GNOME

An easy and elegant way to use your computer, GNOME is designed to help you have the best possible computing experience.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

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Platforms

  • Linux
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Features

Properties

  1.  Clean design
  2.  Optimal performance
  3.  Privacy focused
  4.  User friendly
  5.  Support for Themes

Features

  1.  Desktop Environment
  2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  3.  Dark Mode
  4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Wayland Support
  7.  No Tracking
  8.  Themes
  9.  Gtk
  10.  Works Offline
  11.  No registration required
  12.  Rolling Release

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: GNOME earns praise for its polished, coherent, open-source experience and Mac-like simplicity, with several users finding it seamless and pleasant out of the box. However, opinions remain sharply divided: critics describe its touch-oriented workflow as awkward on conventional desktops, resource-heavy, restrictive and difficult to customize. Complaints also target extension and theming changes, missing desktop features, and limited window-management controls. It suits modern hardware and users who prefer GNOME’s design, but KDE, Xfce or MATE may better fit others.
Top Positive Comment
supaishibi
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wonderful out-of-the-box functionality, i like the mac-like approach it takes, but lackluster in customization. good for touchscreens and modern laptops, but definitely not ideal for standard desktops

Top Negative Comment
coth
4

May be it works, but not on desktops. Its Menu is entirely touch oriented and incompatible to desktop. Requires too much mouse movements and clicks to open and then way too giant, hard to use on desktop screens.

Unity didn't went much further, but at least it's not that pain. Xfce on a other hand is a great alternative in GTK-based shells. MATE looks nice in Mint version, but has no high DPI support and will stay on ancient GTK2. Cinnamon might offer a bit more functionality, but looks laggy and buggy.

Tostado
0

Gnome is a functionality downgrade from Windows. KDE is better

jamz
-1

It's all about personal preferences, but i personally love it. It is a pleasure to use

stib
0

I'm allergic to the Windows-menu style desktop environments like KDE, XFCE etc, so I always end up using Gnome. But the lack of customisability and the way things like the default terminal are hard-coded in really strain the relationship. If you're happy to just put up with what the Gnome devs think is the correct set of applications, style and functions then it's for you. Or if you're like me it's still for you until there's a better option.

cosmospider
1

GNOME is a bad DE. It is lacking both features and usability. It is very unfortunate that it is the default on most popular Linux distributions, probably turns a lot of new users away.

K0RR
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The sole reason why wayland still sucks. The people behind Gnome are just retarded. They must disagree with other programmers no matter what.

https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell/-/issues/1141

K0RR

You need like 10 extensions to make Gnome work for you, not against you. On top of that, using Gnome forces you to also use GDM (login manager) (which is another garbage software on its own), because if you don't your screen won't lock when idle.

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What is GNOME?

Simple and easy to use Every part of GNOME has been designed to make it simple and easy to use. The Activities Overview is a simple way to access all your basic tasks. A press of a button is all it takes to view your open windows, launch applications, or check if you have new messages. Having everything in one convenient place means you don’t have to learn your way around a maze of different technologies.

Helps you get things done GNOME provides a focused working environment that helps you get things done. It is packed with features that will make you more productive: a powerful search feature that helps you access all your work from one place; side-by-side windows that make it easy to view several documents at the same time; seamless integration with online accounts which allows you to access all your data in one place; and a messaging system that comfortably deals with notifications, letting you quickly respond in place or return to them in a convenient time.

Puts you in control GNOME lets you do the things you want without getting in the way. It won’t bother you or badger you with demands, and it has been designed to help you comfortably deal with notifications. Our messaging system lets you quickly respond to notifications in place or to return to them at a convenient time.

Finely crafted Every aspect of GNOME has been crafted to fit together as a harmonious whole, providing a consistent and integrated experience. Our attention to detail means a smooth and polished product that lets you do the things you want without getting in the way. GNOME is satisfying to use and beautiful to behold.

Easily access all your data If you use online services to store documents or to organize your calendar or contacts, GNOME is just for you. It will seamlessly integrate with your online accounts, so that all your data can be accessed from the same place. This takes the work out of using online accounts and makes it easy to find things when you need them.

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