I don't think it's a very big step, actually. In my experience, very few people use the default settings when installing Debian. Most people specifically choo

I don't think it's a very big step, actually. In my experience, very few people use the default settings when installing Debian. Most people specifically choose the WM they want during the install. For example, in my case, I've used Debian for 7 years, and I don't think I've ever used the default. But since it has to default to something, might as well pick the WM that fits on a CD. People who blindly accept the default settings use Mint or one of the *buntu distros.