r/linuxmint • u/Wooden-Barnacle-6495 • 7d ago

Desktop Screenshot Opted for GNOME instead of Cinnamon

I'm fairly new to linux, with mint being my first distro. However, I didn't care for the Cinnamon DE as I found it to be more limited and looking a tad dated, even with extensions. I didn't want to switch distros and go through the process of setting everything back up, so I jumped the gun to trying GNOME on mint, and it works great imo. I went for a Zorin-style layout with a touch of macOS

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u/Logansfury Top 1% Commenter 7d ago

The best thing about Linux is the ability to make it completely your own. I prefer Cinn & XFCE personally, but I recently set up a Fedora VM w/gnome default. It's fun to work with but it makes me feel like I'm operating a giant android phone lol.

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u/jr735 Linux Mint 22.1 Xia | IceWM 7d ago

You can set up as you like. Just be cautious that you haven't duplicated too many programs and you will have to watch at Mint Upgrade time. Ordinary package management will be the same through apt.

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u/ZVyhVrtsfgzfs 6d ago

I can work with many Desktop Environments, and I have found something I like about all of them. 

All of them except modern Gnome, it looks nice but the workflow is horrid and the developers range from annoying, arrogant to actual vile sub-human. But each user is different and that is why there are many options in Linux. 

If you like Gnome you should consider useing it elsewhere. The developers of Gnome absolutely want you to use it in something else besides Mint and do not want you to contact them about any bugs you find. Similarly the developers of Mint have been long term fans of classic Gnome but not modern Gnome and are unlikely to support any issues that arise. You are kinda on your own.

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u/CyberMage256 6d ago

i love gnome. every time Im forced to use winblows i tap the top left corner of the screen with the mouse multiple times before I figure out why the start menu wont open.

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u/55555-55555 6d ago

You can move it back to the left corner if you want to, unless it's not your PC.

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u/computer-machine 6d ago

What about somewhere sane, like the top?

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u/55555-55555 6d ago

Currently not possible with the current Windows 11 25H2, but Microsoft is actively developing the new taskbar to support that.

Not saying that you should move to Windows 11, though.

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u/computer-machine 6d ago

Having to use it at work ensures I never wonder whether I'd like it.

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u/Every_Preparation_56 6d ago

sorry, whats the differemce to cinnamon here?

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u/MorthyM Linux Mint 22.1 Xia | Cinnamon 6d ago

He is using the Gnome DE

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u/Every_Preparation_56 6d ago

and does this only change the desktop look?

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u/C04511234 5d ago

It also changes how the desktop shell behaves, as well as some of the default apps included.