On Thu, 23 Feb 2017 07:58:32 +0100
Jochen Fahrner <jf@???> wrote:

> Am 23.02.2017 um 00:25 schrieb Hendrik Boom:
> > But it *is* importnt to have a collection of at least one desktop
> > that actually works in accordance with our commitment to freedom,
> > and its consequent configurability.
>
> That's right. But does it have to be a complete integrated desktop
> environment?

HECK no!

Fans of integration are best served by systemd, which comes with its
own suite of GOSFUI, networking, device handling, and soon to be
package managing.

Seriously, Openbox plus dmenu plus a panel app would do just fine, if
configured correctly.

SteveT

Steve Litt
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http://www.troubleshooters.com/thrive