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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Is there a proper way to use several DE's on one distro or is it not advised? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have read many conflicting things, like always. Just wondering if there's a safe way to use several DE's on one distro without messing up my damn computer lol I've tried it several times and it always messed things up. I'm currently brand new to fedora workstation 38 too btw. Thanks alot

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (3 children)

LightDM says it's a Display Manager.

I know that naming is hard but, oh my..., terms are so confusing when you're starting:

Desktop Environment
Windows Manager
Desktop Manager
Display Manager
Tiling Window Manager
Compositing Window Manager

... I'm still not sure which ones are synonyms, sub categories or independent components :/.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

I've used Linux for about a decade and I still mix them up sometimes if I'm not actively working with them

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Always messed those up but I'm not ashamed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

There are just too many terms, just give enough context and people will understand it regardless tho!