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submitted 1 year ago by mfat@lemdro.id to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I really like gnome and how it looks. However every time I try it I find myself in need of more functionality and so I install a bunch of extensions. For example I can't live without a dock and some sort of system tray that shows which apps are running in background.

Sometimes the extensions have small UI inconsistencies or use more memory than usual. That's why I totally ditched gnome and switch to KDE.

Also I tend to think it's been designed for people who are more comfortable using a keyboard. I'm mostly a mouse person.

Do any of you run pure gnome with no extensions? How do you cope with the lack of a dock and system tray?

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[-] mfat@lemdro.id 3 points 1 year ago

I have many apps that still display tray icons and offer useful functions in the right-click menu.

[-] AlijahTheMediocre@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I've always found that the right click menu is the same for taskbar, systray, and app drawer. Main reason I say its redundant, at least with an Android like system the apps can display information and options in the notifications.

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