# Sidux/Useable applications/Graphic environments

    Writing the book I was working on XFCE graphic environment which is one of two supported by sidux
    developers, the second one is KDE.
    But sidux is in 100 % compatible with Debian so I can't see any reason to not try others environments.

## KDE

    KDE contains applications such as:
       a. Konquror - web browser
       b. Dophin - file manager
       c. K3b - CD/DVD burning studio
       d. Digikam - graphics files organizer and editor; supports digital cameras as well
       e. KMail - e-mail client
       f. Kopete - multi-messenger
       g. Amarok - audio player
       h. Kaffeine - video player
       i. KTorrent - BitTorrent client
    You can install KDE in two different ways:
    1. Download sidux LiveCD "Lite" or "Full" version from project side: http://sidux.com/module-mirrors.html and make new installation from beginning.
    2. Or install it with existing environment "Lite" version:
       or "Full" version:
    3. Next re-boot your system and choose on screenspash: Sesssion-> KDE.
    4. You can set KDE as primary environment or run it for one session only.
    KDE home page: http://www.kde.org/
    About KDE on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K_Desktop_Environment
    Add-ons for KDE: http://www.kde-look.org/

## XFCE

    1. If have you been installed sidux with KDE before and want to install XFCE as a second one:
    2. After that log out and log in choosing; Sessions-> XFCE.
    3. You can install sidux with XFCE from a CD of course too.
    4. XFCE has applications such as:
       a. Thunar - file manager
       b. Mousepad - text editor
       c. Xfmedia - audio and video player
       d. Xfburn - CD/DVD burner
       e. Orage - simply calendar
       f. Ristretto - graphics files viewer.
    XFCE home page: http://www.xfce.org/
    On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xfce
    Add-ons for XFCE: http://xfce-look.org/

## GNOME

    Next graphic environment (not supported by sidux but supported by Debian) is GNOME.
    It is a large environment (like KDE) with many applications such as:
       a. Nautilus - file manager
       b. Evolution - e-mail client
       c. Epiphany - web browser
       d. AbiWord - text processor
       e. Brasero - CD/DVD burner
       e. Ekiga - VoIP telephony client
       f. Gimp - raster graphics editor
       g. Pidgin or Empathy - multi-messenger
       h. Totem - video player
    1. "Lite" version installation:
    2. Or "full" version:
    3. After installation just log out and log in as before.
    GNOME home page: http://www.gnome.org/
    GNOME on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME
    Add-ons for GNOME: http://gnome-look.org/

## LXDE

    LXDE is a very light environment designed for older computers.
    It has applications such as:
       a. OpenBox - window manager
       b. LXPanel - desktop panel
       c. PCMan - file manager
       d. Xarchiver - archivizer
       e. GPicView - graphics viewer
    Installation:
    LXDE home page: http://lxde.org/
    LXDE on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LXDE

## Others

    FluxBox: http://www.fluxbox.org/, on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluxbox
    Enlightenment: http://www.enlightenment.org/, on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enlightenment
    IceWM: https://ice-wm.org/, on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IceWM
    Openbox file manager: http://openbox.org/, on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Openbox
    WMmaker file manager: http://www.windowmaker.info/, on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_Maker
    Xpde: http://www.xpde.com/