Chapter 4
Ubuntu Desktop Options
When you install Ubuntu, by default you use the GNOME graphical user interface (GUI). This is generally called a desktop. GNOME has specific strengths that appeal to many users. However, some of us have unique requirements or just like to tinker. This chapter discusses both GNOME and some of the alternatives to GNOME, with a brief mention of some of their strengths and weaknesses and information on how to install each. This is not a complete list of all the options available but rather a brief survey of some of the most popular ...
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