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I tried Plasma many times (just briefly installed a distro like Kubuntu), and while very complete, I find it "lifeless". Is purely a graphical sensation. Is lik

I tried Plasma many times (just briefly installed a distro like Kubuntu), and while very complete, I find it "lifeless". Is purely a graphical sensation. Is like it has no life, compared to Mint with either Cinnamon or Gnome. I don't know how to better explain it.

tetris11 3y ago
> lifeless This is a feature
- kwanbix 3y ago
  I imagine that it is by design. For me, I prefer a more "lifelike" experience, with shadows, curves, etc. But I was wondering if there was a way (theme) to make it so for KDE, as I really like the tech.
  - SkyMarshal 3y ago
    There are lots of themes for KDE, but installing them can be a little messy. Unlike Gnome where it’s all handled through the dconf program, there’s some manual setup involved with KDE - config files, replacing icons in different directories, etc. For example, here’s a step-by-step guide to installing a beautiful KDE Nord theme, which turns into a bit of a PITA: https://youtu.be/2GYT7BK41zk?si=INGkzL9sF5tkvm1q https://youtu.be/2GYT7BK41zk?si=INGkzL9sF5tkvm1q
    - kwanbix 3y ago
      Thanks, will try it once I have some time.
    - selectodude 3y ago
      Seems easier to just buy the real thing and get a Mac.
ndsipa_pomu 3y ago
Personally, I just want a desktop environment to get out of my way as much as possible, which is why I liked XFCE. If I notice it, then it's usually doing something annoying like a file manager checking if some remote mounted directory is working, despite me not wanting to use that directory.
- kwanbix 3y ago
  Thanks, but I meant graphically. It is too "plastic" not "natural". It is a sensation, so it is very difficult to express on words.
sph 3y ago
I use KDE now but I agree. It very blandly utilitarian. Bland gradients of bland greys and bland blues. Even Windows 95 had more personality with its saturated red-grey and bold colours. KDE does not spark joy, but then again, most devs and most users have no real artistic sensibility to speak of. Have you ever looked at a random person's desktop? So I don't give weight to anybody that says "it looks good to me." That said, I am now on KDE after a decade of GNOME because I need some of its configurability, and GNOME is starting to become too opinionated even for me, even though they have a slightly better design team not afraid of colours with more than 20% saturation.
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tetris11 3y ago

> lifeless This is a feature

kwanbix 3y ago
I imagine that it is by design. For me, I prefer a more "lifelike" experience, with shadows, curves, etc. But I was wondering if there was a way (theme) to make it so for KDE, as I really like the tech.
- SkyMarshal 3y ago
  There are lots of themes for KDE, but installing them can be a little messy. Unlike Gnome where it’s all handled through the dconf program, there’s some manual setup involved with KDE - config files, replacing icons in different directories, etc. For example, here’s a step-by-step guide to installing a beautiful KDE Nord theme, which turns into a bit of a PITA: https://youtu.be/2GYT7BK41zk?si=INGkzL9sF5tkvm1q https://youtu.be/2GYT7BK41zk?si=INGkzL9sF5tkvm1q
  - kwanbix 3y ago
    Thanks, will try it once I have some time.
  - selectodude 3y ago
    Seems easier to just buy the real thing and get a Mac.

ndsipa_pomu 3y ago

Personally, I just want a desktop environment to get out of my way as much as possible, which is why I liked XFCE. If I notice it, then it's usually doing something annoying like a file manager checking if some remote mounted directory is working, despite me not wanting to use that directory.

kwanbix 3y ago
Thanks, but I meant graphically. It is too "plastic" not "natural". It is a sensation, so it is very difficult to express on words.

sph 3y ago

I use KDE now but I agree. It very blandly utilitarian. Bland gradients of bland greys and bland blues. Even Windows 95 had more personality with its saturated red-grey and bold colours. KDE does not spark joy, but then again, most devs and most users have no real artistic sensibility to speak of. Have you ever looked at a random person's desktop? So I don't give weight to anybody that says "it looks good to me." That said, I am now on KDE after a decade of GNOME because I need some of its configurability, and GNOME is starting to become too opinionated even for me, even though they have a slightly better design team not afraid of colours with more than 20% saturation.

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