Re: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-10-01 Thread Gerry Kirk
IceWM does seem like a nice desktop, and configuration is relatively straightforward. Thanks for the tip, Gerry > Or, you can look at qvwm. > > Still I prefer IceWM. > > Jim McQuillan > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Gerry -- IT Specialist | "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. If your enemy MCC

Re: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread Rudhuwan Abu Bakar
the thing is that most users are so familiar with Windows. So far from their feedbacks they think KDE is as close as to Windows and they like it..But KDE use lots of resourcesGuess we have to deal with it.. We have to educate them that Windows is not everything...:) Jim McQui

Re: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread Jim McQuillan
Or, you can look at qvwm. Still I prefer IceWM. Jim McQuillan [EMAIL PROTECTED] John F Cuzzola wrote: >*** I would have to agree. My first attempt was with gnome then kde - both >look pretty but the amount of resources they used on the server was >enormous. Not to mention it was difficult to

RE: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread Roger Whittaker
;<<<<<<<<<<<<< > > On 9/19/01, 10:22:22 AM, John F Cuzzola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote > regarding RE: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment > to use: > > > > *** I would have to agree. My first attempt was w

Re: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread Michael Collins
;>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > On 9/19/01, 10:22:22 AM, John F Cuzzola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread Michael Collins
Don't like XFCE... darn Try QVWM or icewm. just like Winders. Gerry Kirk wrote: > We're planning to move to an LTSP environment this fall. Next month, we'll > set up a training / test lab as a trial run. > > Has anyone put together a comparison of Gnome vs. KDE vs. XFCE and any other > X env

RE: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread rapodaca
If you REALLY want slim, check this out: http://www.menuetos.org/ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< On 9/19/01, 10:22:22 AM, John F Cuzzola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread Bastian Dingeldein
My choice is xfce. It is really fast and very easy to configure. In my opinion kde is too slow. another advantage is the cde like style. every user can configure his easy to use envirement. mfg bastian ___ sorry about my english, i am not a native speaker. - Original Message -

RE: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread John F Cuzzola
*** I would have to agree. My first attempt was with gnome then kde - both look pretty but the amount of resources they used on the server was enormous. Not to mention it was difficult to lock dowm. Ultimately I went with ICE. It has a few quirks and is not as "pretty" but it looks good, extremel

RE: [Ltsp-discuss] Yet another question about which X environment to use

2001-09-19 Thread Egan, Matt B. (Artco)
A lot of it depends on the environment its going to be used in. give ICEwm a look if you haven't already. I have looked at XFCE but I assume they are similar. KDE and GNOME are going to be the better looking more Windows feeling of any WM you find if you looking for a truly slim WM I don't think t