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I agree with your other comment that a single UI that looks 100% "native" everywhere is a pipe dream. I don't know why certain people keep chasing that rainbow. As someone else noted, "native" isn't even really defined on Linux. For example, I use Window Maker, which has a very different UI than GNOME and KDE—it's not based on GNUstep but has a similar look and integrates well with it. On Linux there are people... Source: almost 2 years ago
GNUstep: Open-source, Object-oriented, Cross-platform Development Environment\ (71 comments). Source: over 2 years ago
Pick up your Desktop Environment based on your computer's specs, NOT on your visual preferences. (HINT: XFCE consumes way less system resources than GNOME and KDE). Source: 6 months ago
It’s a bit of an interesting challenge and has forced me to re-examine some of my tool usage. I started by a minimal install of Debian “bookworm” with the XFCE Desktop Environment which chews through much fewer resources than the default GNOME 43 based environment (although more than LXDE - but there still has to be room for aesthetics). - Source: dev.to / 9 months ago
Luckily you can get an efficient, clean Desktop Environment that works well and is actively developed: Xfce ( https://xfce.org/ ) I think you will like it. It has a very early-2000's feel IMO. - Source: Hacker News / 12 months ago
Well, it depends. It was better experience than FreeBSD 7.2 that's for sure. :) It was running Xorg with https://i3wm.org, a web-server, XMPP-server, PostgreSQL, few bots and dovecot / postfix (e-mail server). It was doing fine routing internet for 2PCs and a WiFi router for 10 years until its HDD died. For gaming... erm... I was able to play something like Theme Hospital or Syndicate Wars in dosbox. You have to... Source: about 1 year ago
Another resource for help might be xfce.org. It's a low traffic site, but responsive. Source: about 1 year ago
LXDE - Why will you like it? Less resource needs. You can use it on your less-pricey embedded board or salvaged computer. Component-based design. Don't want something in LXDE, or you don't want to use LXDE but only part of it?
i3 - A dynamic tiling window manager designed for X11, inspired by wmii, and written in C.
KDE Plasma Desktop - Plasma Workspaces is the umbrella term for all graphical environments provided by KDE.
Window Maker - Window Maker is a free and open-source window manager for the X Window System
LXQt - The LXQt team is proud to announce the release of qtermwidget and qterminal, both in version 0. 8. 0. Read more..
Openbox - Openbox is a highly configurable, next generation window manager with extensive standards support.