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I hate how Linux window styling has gotten "better" (beehaw.org)
submitted 3 months ago by bigBananas@beehaw.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Don't get me wrong, the average X-interface looks great. Some are absolutely stunning. But, in my opinion usability has gone down the toilet. Almost everything that should be a clear distinction is displayed in shades of the same color, including icons.

I'm now running an XP-inspired theme on cinnamon so I at least have some functionality (e.g. title bar in a different color, buttons with clear borders, etc). I wish I wouldn't need to, to have a productive interface. I wish for something beautiful and productive.

Seeing screenshots of someones Aero-inspired Steam-mockup inspired me to make this post. I found it attractive while I hated Aero when it came out and never used it (it was around the time I switched to Linux). Is there any theme/window manager/setup I should be looking at that I obviously haven't?

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[-] FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 32 points 3 months ago

Idk, use whatever desktop environment with whatever theming suits you, there's a seemingly endless supply. and if that really doesn't work, try to make your own, i guess!

[-] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 12 points 3 months ago

This. OP clearly found a theme that works for them.

[-] xavier666@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

I've been using i3 with the same GTK theme for several years now. It's completely tuned to my workflow. I don't need it to change it anymore. Also, because it's so customizable, I can literally add features which I want.

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