Re: [gentoo-user] How do I eject an audio CD inside Gnome?

[Mick]

On Monday 30 May 2011 11:33:02 Alan McKinnon wrote:
> Apparently, though unproven, at 12:10 on Monday 30 May 2011, Alan Mackenzie

> > Can't say I blame you.  What's the choice, though?  I appreciate the
> > spare uncluttered desktop of Gnome.  Last time I tried KDE (about 7 years
> > ago) it was anything but uncluttered.  I tried XFCE briefly, but couldn't
> > get it to run stably.  Besides, it was missing an application to switch
> > between keyboard layouts, something I absolutely need.
>
> I hear good things about XFCE these days. If you haven't tried it lately,
> it might be worth a new look. And you can always write a small script to
> change your keyboard layout if there's no gui app. Not as convenient as a
> systray icon, but probably a small price to pay if everything else suits
> your needs
>
> There's also other DEs like *box and e17.
>
> e17 requires a huge mind shift in how you perceive the desktop but once you
> get your head around it, it becomes strangely addictive.

KDE has changed *significantly* from 7 years ago.  It will be a completely new 
experience for you and there are a number of LiveCDs/DVDs you can use to try 
it out and see if it meets your needs.

Fluxbox which I have been using for years is ultimately configurable, but 
development is not really breathtaking and it does not do compiz or other 
composite eye-candy.  It's fast, but some of its edges are jagged compared to 
more modern WMs.

e17 is the best desktop for me, because it is extremely light footed, has 
enough eye candy (if you need that) and it is relatively configurable.  Until 
it becomes stable you'll need to compile it from svn.

Alan, I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "huge mind shift"?  Unless my 
mind shifted and wasn't aware of it!  :))
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Regards,
Mick