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Changing DE/Changing Distro (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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If I want to install and use a different desktop environment than came with my distro, what (if any) problems can I expect to encounter?

I currently use Debian with GNOME and I want an optimised system for music production and graphic design. As far as I can tell, the two main options I have are to make some tweaks to my current system's configuration (rt kernel, swap use, cpu behaviour and others) or to switch to a dedicated media distro which is configured already. The creative distros that I like the look of don't use GNOME though.

Which option will be easiest for me?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

If you're not comfortable mucking with the kernel: Install a dedicated media distro and add whichever DE you prefer. Otherwise, sticking with Debian will likely be more convenient.