Enlightenment - An easy-to-use Linux GUI
n the 10 years I've been using Linux, I've run the gamut of window managers and desktop environments: FvWM, FvWM95, ICEWM, AfterStep, BlackBox, KDE, GNOME, Beryl, Fluxbox, CDE, XFCE, Windowmaker, Sawfish, Metacity, WM2, as well as Compiz. But it seems that no matter how many times I try another Linux GUI, I always go back to Enlightenment. It is one of the few PC GUIs that actually makes complete sense. It's lightweight, flexible, and reliable. It does its job well and doesn't try to do things it shouldn't. And it can look really, really good.
Why you should use Enlightenment
There are numerous reasons to become an Enlightenment user:
You need a GUI on an older machine that is not powerful enough to run the more resource-intensive KDE or GNOME.
You want something a little different.
You want to control users so they only have access to certain applications.
You want a GUI that is stable, fast, and flexible.
Those reasons may not be show-stoppers, nor will they see IT departments migrating hundreds or thousands of desktops to Enlightenment, but the small list above is reason enough to have many making the switch from their typical GUI to E.
Installing Enlightenment
There are a number of ways to install Enlightenment.
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