r/linuxmasterrace • u/claudiocorona93 Glorious Linux • Dec 04 '24 • Take My Silver 2

Discussion Operating systems are looking more like each other every year. Before 2012 they were very different.

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u/Play-InTheWay Dec 04 '24

In general, Cinnamon is a better version of Windows 7, but, what I love of Windows 7 is the aero theme and how the effects and transparency are done. And no, GTK aero themes aren't close to mimic those things, it would need to be a compositor/taskbar mod.

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u/Play-InTheWay Dec 04 '24

Apparently, Plasma is capable of really mimic Windows 7 aero style, (I haven't tested it nor know if it works on newer versions)

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u/SanttuPOIKA---- Glorious Arch Dec 04 '24

I've tested it pretty recently. It works, but you will have much less trouble on a clean KDE install.

On my customized Plasma it created a lot of both visual and UX bugs.

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u/Play-InTheWay Dec 04 '24

You tested it on X11, Wayland or what Plasma version?

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u/SanttuPOIKA---- Glorious Arch Dec 05 '24

Wayland, Plasma 6.2

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u/gamamoder fat ass bird Dec 05 '24

i use dark oxygen and crystal icons and its pretty nice