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The key (on Ubuntu at least) is to simply go with the standard Ubuntu installation and then switch to a custom .xinitrc-based X session that starts i3. That way
by codethief 4y ago
The key (on Ubuntu at least) is to simply go with the standard Ubuntu installation and then switch to a custom .xinitrc-based X session that starts i3. That way, you can still fire up the usual Gnome dialogs (e.g. for printers) when you need to. (Obviously, some settings related to configuring your desktop – e.g. key bindings – will no longer work.)
- UtahDave 4y agoOr use Regolith Linux. They've done a fantastic job integrating i3 with Ubuntu, including settings, etc
- grimgrin 4y agoin case this thread becomes informational for interested folks: fedora lists a page of images with alternative desktop environments baked in and i3 is one https://spins.fedoraproject.org/en/ https://spins.fedoraproject.org/en/
- savingsPossible 4y agoFully agree! I have mint, using the xfce-based version. I can open xfce-panel whenever I dont know what to call on the cli (and then promply close it :P)