Desktops

Think you're going to miss your Windows desktop? Think again. With Unix you can change your desktop at any time. Unix separates the operating system and the GUI. In fact, you can have several GUIs on your box, and choose from day to day which one suits your fancy for the moment.

GIMP
The GNU Image Manipulation Program - creator of Tux the Linux penguin mascot.

Gnome
One of the popular desktops for Linux. Click the link to learn more and see some exciting screenshots.

KDE
One of the popular desktops for Linux. Click the link to learn more and see some exciting screenshots.

X11
The current release of MIT's X Window System, basis of it all.

[Click here for a look at how close Linux comes to Windows.]