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Since this is a pretty much install-linux thread, I’d like to ask fellow HN-ers which system should I try again. I have a rich experience with linux in the past

by wruza 5y ago

Since this is a pretty much install-linux thread, I’d like to ask fellow HN-ers which system should I try again. I have a rich experience with linux in the past, but modern OSes turn me off. They are windows-y, just without crap/spyware. Which DE/FM will allow me to configure menus? E.g. “git push” item on a folder containing .git, “npm run myscript” on a folder containing package.json. Which DE has presets for window placement like FancyZones? E.g. you move/resize a window normally, but when you hold Shift, it suggests (draws) pre-configured zones where you may drop it. Which FM allows for in-place folder expansion (like Finder)? Which distro goes with already preinstalled codecs drivers etc, so I don’t get 480p max on youtube and low playback fps? It was an issue even with ubuntus few years ago, maybe 4-5. Do distros support G-sync at all? Many monitors with different DPI? Different refresh rates? Thanks!

Macha 5y ago
> Which DE/FM will allow me to configure menus? E.g. “git push” item on a folder containing .git, “npm run myscript” on a folder containing package.json. Dolphin has "services" which allow you to get custom context menu items, though I've never written one so can't vouch for how much effort it is or isn't. It also has an embedded terminal for more adhoc commands. > Which DE has presets for window placement like FancyZones? E.g. you move/resize a window normally, but when you hold Shift, it suggests (draws) pre-configured zones where you may drop it. Tiling WMs obviously have options out the kazoo for this, but to my understanding, KDE also has snapping, though it's more akin to Windows 10 built in or Spectacle/Rectangle on OS X, than full on Fancy Zones. > Which FM allows for in-place folder expansion (like Finder)? If you mean the tree view features, Dolphin. If you mean the triple pane mode, no idea. > Do distros support G-sync at all? Many monitors with different DPI? Different refresh rates? G-Sync/VRR/mixed refresh rates: Yes. nvidia closed source drivers or Wayland required. Mixed DPIs: I run my monitors at 1x, so can't comment about scaling. Apparently it's a clusterfuck though.
- wruza 5y ago
  Thanks for your comment, I’ve really lost tracks for recent years! As far as I understand, not using e.g. stock KDE WM means I’ll lose a big chunk of KDE functionality, or will I not? I’m afraid to go all in on custom WM-panel-tray-menu, because that easily meant weeks of configuration. This I find even coolish at home, but not at work. Maybe some popular-enough DE invented some sort of WM plugins aince then? I don’t mind working in lighter DEs like Xfce, but not sure if they play nice with modern graphics stacks and <SubsystemName>Manager things. If you mean the tree view features, Dolphin Yep, the tree view.
  - Macha 5y ago
    Yes, swapping out the Kwin for a tiling WM will lose you some KDE functionality (for example, if your new WM provides a desktop, I wouldn't expect it to use the same context menus as Dolphin), and lead to a less integrated experience (you won't be able to configure i3 from KDE settings). I'd say if you just want a smooth experience, stick to KDE as a package.
gr3pls 5y ago
jhanschoo 5y ago
I just use default Ubuntu. Third-party software that barely support Linux almost always target at least Ubuntu or one of the deployment systems it supports (Snap, Flatpak)

by wruza 5y ago

Macha 5y ago

> Which DE/FM will allow me to configure menus? E.g. “git push” item on a folder containing .git, “npm run myscript” on a folder containing package.json. Dolphin has "services" which allow you to get custom context menu items, though I've never written one so can't vouch for how much effort it is or isn't. It also has an embedded terminal for more adhoc commands. > Which DE has presets for window placement like FancyZones? E.g. you move/resize a window normally, but when you hold Shift, it suggests (draws) pre-configured zones where you may drop it. Tiling WMs obviously have options out the kazoo for this, but to my understanding, KDE also has snapping, though it's more akin to Windows 10 built in or Spectacle/Rectangle on OS X, than full on Fancy Zones. > Which FM allows for in-place folder expansion (like Finder)? If you mean the tree view features, Dolphin. If you mean the triple pane mode, no idea. > Do distros support G-sync at all? Many monitors with different DPI? Different refresh rates? G-Sync/VRR/mixed refresh rates: Yes. nvidia closed source drivers or Wayland required. Mixed DPIs: I run my monitors at 1x, so can't comment about scaling. Apparently it's a clusterfuck though.

wruza 5y ago
Thanks for your comment, I’ve really lost tracks for recent years! As far as I understand, not using e.g. stock KDE WM means I’ll lose a big chunk of KDE functionality, or will I not? I’m afraid to go all in on custom WM-panel-tray-menu, because that easily meant weeks of configuration. This I find even coolish at home, but not at work. Maybe some popular-enough DE invented some sort of WM plugins aince then? I don’t mind working in lighter DEs like Xfce, but not sure if they play nice with modern graphics stacks and <SubsystemName>Manager things. If you mean the tree view features, Dolphin Yep, the tree view.
- Macha 5y ago
  Yes, swapping out the Kwin for a tiling WM will lose you some KDE functionality (for example, if your new WM provides a desktop, I wouldn't expect it to use the same context menus as Dolphin), and lead to a less integrated experience (you won't be able to configure i3 from KDE settings). I'd say if you just want a smooth experience, stick to KDE as a package.

gr3pls 5y ago

jhanschoo 5y ago

I just use default Ubuntu. Third-party software that barely support Linux almost always target at least Ubuntu or one of the deployment systems it supports (Snap, Flatpak)