On 15.08.17 09:13, Edward Bartolo wrote:
> As far as I can tell the default is XFCE. However, Linux is not MS
> Windows meaning you can start off from a base system with just a
> terminal. Then, you can install whatever graphical interface you want.
> Keep in mind some desktop might be unavailable as disentagling them
> from systemd/libsystemd et al is quite a difficult and complicated
> task.

I have not previously tried disentangling a distro from its delivered
desktop. In any event, it might be interesting to try XFCE.

> P.S.
> For questions like these users are encouraged to use the forum:
> dev1galaxy.org

Ah, that is very disappointing. After more than 30 years of using *nix,
I have not transitioned to the use of fora. The login necessity offends
nearly as much as systemd, but I find that several years go by between
logins to the unpalatable interface, so perhaps it doesn't matter much.

I'll remain subscribed to the Debian list, then, and ask my questions
there. I'll wait a while before unsubscribing from this one. And have a
look for other distros.

Thank you.

Erik