Generally based on specific widgets, configuration system, root window with desktop background, taskbar with window list and menu, icons, window manager etc. Use eix or browse to find all applications available on Gentoo.Ī desktop environment is a complete ecosystem of software and resources providing a homogeneous graphical user experience. This is a 'best of kind' list, much more software is available on Gentoo. To reference a new piece of software here, please read the adding to this page section. Installing software from a different desktop environment may pull in more dependencies than an equivalent native application there is usually no issue at all with this.

In most cases, software designed for one desktop environment will work just as well with another desktop environment, though sometimes with slightly less integration. Testing branch packages may be made available for installation by accepting a keyword for a single package, however packages from the testing branch should only be used after taking note of any risks. Most of these packages are in the stable branch, but some useful and otherwise high quality software is still in the testing branch. This page lists applications recommended for use in a graphical environment ( X11, Wayland), with suggestions for reliable and easy to install software for common Gentoo Linux needs.

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