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Discussion on: Replace operating system shell/explorer on Linux and Apple systems.

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skingrapher • Edited

Hi,
On GNU-Linux systems, you have Desktop Environments, which use their own tool to configure their default file manager. You have also window managers (WM) like Openbox or Awesome. If you want to use a WM, you have to configure yourself all the applications you need to have a functional desktop, but you'll have a lightweight and custom GUI. Find some distro and test a live CD to have a more personal opinion. Welcome in the GNU-Linux community!