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If you use desktop environments more to their capacity, you'll start to appreciate more advanced features. Such as how apps can integrate with each other, etc.

criddell 1y ago
> how apps can integrate with each other Can you explain more about this?
- carlosjobim 1y ago
  Sure! One example is copy-paste, which doesn't always work as expected in Linux. Another is things in OS X, such as deep Spotlight integration with apps, and a unified scripting and automation language between apps. You can also use links between most apps, documented here: https://github.com/bhagyas/app-urls https://github.com/bhagyas/app-urls And drag and drop files and stuff onto and between apps, etc.
  - never_inline 1y ago
    > One example is copy-paste, which doesn't always work as expected in Linux. Give example. > Another is things in OS X, such as deep Spotlight integration with apps, and a unified scripting and automation language between apps. I am sure KDE has it too. One time I needed a shortcut for concat-ing 2 images, and I was able to get the son-of-a-bot Gemini to script me a .Desktop file + .sh script which added it as a context menu option to Dolphin. I didn't even know it was possible. I am sure even more automation should be possible with D-bus. > You can also use links between most apps Android has this, and I think it can cause borderline security risks. Anyway its' not as important these days when everything that could use a deep link from another app is a react app in browser anyway. > And drag and drop files and stuff onto and between apps, etc. I need it maybe 2 - 3 times a day. I can always use Paths and paste them in the file picker. Its never a deal breaker.
    - carlosjobim 1y ago
      I'm talking about why hundreds of millions of people use desktop environments, not why you in particular should use a desktop environment. You are of course free to make your own choices.

criddell 1y ago

> how apps can integrate with each other Can you explain more about this?

carlosjobim 1y ago
Sure! One example is copy-paste, which doesn't always work as expected in Linux. Another is things in OS X, such as deep Spotlight integration with apps, and a unified scripting and automation language between apps. You can also use links between most apps, documented here: https://github.com/bhagyas/app-urls https://github.com/bhagyas/app-urls And drag and drop files and stuff onto and between apps, etc.
- never_inline 1y ago
  > One example is copy-paste, which doesn't always work as expected in Linux. Give example. > Another is things in OS X, such as deep Spotlight integration with apps, and a unified scripting and automation language between apps. I am sure KDE has it too. One time I needed a shortcut for concat-ing 2 images, and I was able to get the son-of-a-bot Gemini to script me a .Desktop file + .sh script which added it as a context menu option to Dolphin. I didn't even know it was possible. I am sure even more automation should be possible with D-bus. > You can also use links between most apps Android has this, and I think it can cause borderline security risks. Anyway its' not as important these days when everything that could use a deep link from another app is a react app in browser anyway. > And drag and drop files and stuff onto and between apps, etc. I need it maybe 2 - 3 times a day. I can always use Paths and paste them in the file picker. Its never a deal breaker.
  - carlosjobim 1y ago
    I'm talking about why hundreds of millions of people use desktop environments, not why you in particular should use a desktop environment. You are of course free to make your own choices.