Why would I want Kbuntu instead of Ubuntu?
 

I resently installed Ubuntu & Kbuntu on a 2nd pc. I prefer Ubuntu being an old UNIX guy. Why would I want to use Kbuntu instead?

not an introduction to yourself. moved to Linux - Newbie.

how does using Ubuntu make you an "Old" unix guy? only difference is one patronizing DE (GNOME) Vs another (KDE).

On the other hand, you can install whatever DE you prefer in plain Ubuntu, I guess. But maybe there's something I am not considering. After all I am not an Ubuntu user.

Using Gnome doesn't make anyone and old unix user. Using gnome just reduces the functionality and configurability of your desktop. Whether that's a good or a bad thing will highly depends on the user, but is not related to being old school or not.

You'd want to use it if you preferred KDE over Gnome.

Especially since Gnome appeared on the scene after KDE.



You won't get a better answer than what AlucardZero said.

I don't want to quibble----well, maybe just slightly....;)

We can't tell you what you want---much less WHY you want it.......:)

Seriously, you can install KDE on a default Gnome system---and vice-versa. You can then log into both of them and switch with ctrl-alt-F7 (F8, F9, etc.)

But the REAL answer to the KDE vs Gnome debate is............XFCE!!

Some people use KDE because they use more KDE apps. Some distro's don't confine you to a single desktop and sync the menu's between them. Canonical gives away CDs so they slimed down what they offer on that CD to a single desktop environment by design. Which makes sense for them.

I never understood the point in a different distro just for a different default DE... so petty.