Whether you're customizing your Linux install or choosing a distro to go with, one of your many options is the desktop environment you use. There are tons to choose from, all with different benefits ...

Not all Linux desktop environments are created equal. Some desktops are better suited for skilled Linux users. There are some desktops that make new users feel right at home. One aspect of Linux that ...

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

Now, Cinnamon is the flagship desktop environment of Linux Mint, which is generally the best distro for experiencing it.

We've taken you through a tour of Window Managers in Linux, and now it's time to show you the Window Manager's bigger brother: the desktop environment, or DE for short. With a sea of choices out there ...

Network World’s resident Linux enthusiast Bryan Lunduke set out on a mission to immerse himself in a variety of Linux desktops, using each exclusively for both work and personal computing for at least ...

Unlike Windows and OS X, Linux allows you to fully customize not only the look and feel of your desktop, but also its functionality and settings, thanks to a host of desktop environments it offers.

In today's open source roundup: Five of the best lightweight desktops for Linux. Plus: Ars Technica reviews Linux Mint 17.2. And DistroWatch reviews Semplice Linux 7 There are many different desktop ...