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[–] penquin@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Let me cut the debate for a lot of people, the best desktop is what YOU like and works for you. Now relax.

[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The fact that there are so many well functioning options for a DE that this can be an argument, is such a great thing.

[–] azvasKvklenko@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Depends on what is most desired. Plasma is the most complete and feature rich desktop experience on Linux at the moment. The most polished one? Certainly not.