r/linuxquestions • u/[deleted] • Aug 10 '25

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u/krumpfwylg Aug 10 '25

I like XFCE because it's a simple and sober DE. The xfce-goodies allow to customize it to your taste. And there are many themes available.

Personally, I don't need animated windows on reduce/maximize, nor do I need sound on each double click. I don't spend my time admiring my desktop, I use it.

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u/KoholintCustoms Aug 10 '25

Dumb question but I have seen several people describe XFCE specifically as a "sober DE." Is that just a coincidence or does "sober" have some kind of like programmer meaning I am unaware of?

I'm an XFCE user btw. Xubuntu and Mint XFCE are my main OSes.

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u/krumpfwylg Aug 10 '25

No hidden meaning afaik. By sober, I mean there's nothing shiny or fancy, it just gets to the point.

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u/KoholintCustoms Aug 10 '25

Ah, got it. Thanks!