Desktops for 2011

It's been a long while since I wrote an article sharing some of my current desktops. I thought the beginning of 2011 was a good time to show how some of my Linux desktops look like today.

UBUNTU (GNOME)


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This is the Ubuntu installation I got on my desktop PC, an HP7800. I like the elegant yet simple wallpaper, as well as the tone contrast the Orta GTK theme creates. I am quickly becoming a fan of Docky. I was a Cairo Dock user before, but Docky is more powerful, consistent, better integrated and, well, more Linux! (Cairo Dock was a bit too MacOS, in my opinion)


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KUBUNTU (KDE)


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Let's switch gears now into more of a KDE vibe. What can I say, sleek and shiny sits well with KDE, and this awesome Citröen prototype wallpaper simply does the trick. Because the wallpaper conveys a dark mood, I chose Air as the Plasma desktop theme, once again looking for a nice strong contrast. As far as widgets go, I decided to keep it clear, because the wallpaper is already busy enough.


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LINUX MINT (GNOME)


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Back to GNOME with my Linux Mint 10 laptop setup. I simply love this wallpaper, it brings some nice relaxing tones and a cool mood, but it's not too busy. The big Faenza icons simply fit beautifully, both on the desktop and on the big Mint Menu. The A New Hope GTK theme adds a bit more transparency and sleekness to the picture.


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PC LINUX OS (KDE)


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Last but not least, again under KDE, is my PCLinux OS installation, running in a tablet PC. The wallpaper looks fun, but it is also bringing some intense plain colors that provide lots of room for widgets to stand out. In fact, it was perfect for the transparent H2O Plasma theme to shine. As you probably noticed by now, I love transparent backgrounds for the terminal, and the same applies to many of the Emerald themes I use, like the one depicted here.


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IT'S ALL ABOUT CREATIVITY

Hope these few screenshots were easy on the eye and inspiring. One of the best things about Linux is that you can take your creativity to new heights, so be creative and let your desktop put a smile on your face!