[xubuntu-users] slim, display manager

[Kaspar Kööp]

On 31 May 2010 14:55, Charlie Kravetz <cjk at teamcharliesangels.com> wrote:

> On Mon, 31 May 2010 06:44:18 -0600
> Charlie Kravetz <cjk at teamcharliesangels.com> wrote:
>
> > On Mon, 31 May 2010 13:57:20 +0200
> > Kaspar Kööp <meborc at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > This again boils down on what Xubuntu is here for. If we want
> lightweight
> > > OS, then slim is the way to go. If we want all the blitz and bling and
> be a
> > > ubuntu (gnome) copy with xfce, use gdm.
> > >
> > > I really thing Xubuntu should define it's place in the OS market. Are
> we
> > > striving for low memory machines or not?
> > >
> > > If not, why is abiword and gnumeric in the default install instead of
> full
> > > openoffice? If we are, slim is a good option to reduce the bloat.
> > >
> > > After Xubuntu has defined where it wants to fit in, we can start
> > > make choices based on that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Kaspar
> > >
> >
> > Please post at the bottom of the messages as requested in
> > http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/mailinglists . It makes the
> > thread so much easier to follow if it does not jump all over in the
> > message.
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 31 May 2010 13:49, Charlie Kravetz <cjk at teamcharliesangels.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > On Mon, 31 May 2010 08:36:20 +0300
> > > > Mihamina Rakotomandimby <mihamina at gulfsat.mg> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Manao ahoana, Hello, Bonjour,
> > > > >
> > > > > xubuntu-desktop installs gdm, even in lucid.
> > > > > I tested slim, but it works quite well.
> > > > >
> > > > > I think xubuntu should consider switching to it.
> > > > >
> > > > > I will _try_ to improve the slim package and see.
> > > > >
> > > > > Misaotra, Thanks, Merci.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Why? "Works quite well" also applies to gdm.
> >
> > Xubuntu has never defined itself as "for low memory systems only". It
> > has, however, defined it's goals. One of those is "The target audience
> > for Xubuntu is users who are interested in having a modestly light
> > weight, slim, fast desktop experience while retaining the usability and
> > functionality that is required to provide an easy to use desktop
> > environment." [1]. That is the goal of Xubuntu, and the target. With no
> > funding, limited developers, and limited time, Xubuntu must constantly
> > monitor the applications chosen, and use those requiring the least
> > man-hours to maintain. If changing from GDM to Slim would allow the
> > developers less time maintaining Slim, that could be a good move.
> > However, the effect on the users must also be considered.
> >
>
> Left out my reference, The Xubuntu Strategy document, which guides the
> Xubuntu process. If you would like to help with Xubuntu, please get
> involved. It is easy to get started [2]
>
> [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/StrategyDocument
> [2] http://xubuntu.org/devel
>
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