[ubuntu-in] x window system and desktop environment

[Parthan]

unni krishnan wrote:
> Hello friends,
> 
>                                        I like to know more about the x 
> window system and desktop environment .Actually both are to create a GUI 
> inteface for user creating windows and icons .So what is the difference 
> between both ,if both are same.
> 
For your reading: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/doc/debian/ch-X.html

Especially check out this section: 10.2 Intro: What is X

* I assume, what you mean by 'desktop environment' is 
GNOME/KDE/WindowMaker etc.

Then, this will also be useful in enlightening you: 
http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2005/08/25/whatisXwindow.html?page=1

To quote, as a direct reply to your answer:

<quote>The desktops go further than a window manager in providing an 
integrated graphical environment where all applications and windows have 
a common look and feel. The desktop environments also include session 
management, for saving and restoring your work sessions. But if you look 
underneath, you'll still find the X Window System managing the display, 
and you'll find a window manager sitting between X and the desktop.</quote>

Hope This Helps :)

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