Linux GUI on windows

Fox34 · Apr 3, 2022

Hey guys long time no see. I got a new laptop, windows 10, I want to have a Linux GUI feel without dealing with Linux (work laptop for DJing). What suggestions would you have for some sort of GUI overlay to get the Linux feel?

R-T-B · Apr 3, 2022

You should probably start by defining which linux GUI, as there are several...

Fox34 · Apr 3, 2022

Well its been a while for me, last time I messed with it was fedora core 8, using a KDE desktop. I know I'm old and out of touch.

ThrashZone · Apr 4, 2022

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Processor	AMD Athlon 64 x2 3800+ Toledo 3.0GHz/2.0GHz 1.5V
Motherboard	DFI Lanparty UT NF4 SLI Expert
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Memory	2GIG, 4x512 Kingston Hyper-X DDR333 PC 2700@167Mhz \|2-2-2-5\|-7-1T-8(CPU-Z) Dual channel
Video Card(s)	2 PNY Verto 8600GT'S in SLI, 670MHz/540MHz(Core)800MHz/700MHz
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Display(s)	Sony 17" LCD 1280x1024 @ 75Htz
Case	Sunbeam clear acrylic
Audio Device(s)	Native Instuments Guitar Rig 3
Power Supply	520 Watt Aspire Dual rail +12#1 16 amps +12#2 18 amps(I think)
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Linux GUI on windows

Fox34

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