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CDE (Common Desktop Environment) vs Enlightenment

A side-by-side look at CDE (Common Desktop Environment) and Enlightenment. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CDE (Common Desktop Environment)

CDE (Common Desktop Environment)

Os & Utilities

CDE (Common Desktop Environment) is a desktop environment that was commonly used in commercial UNIX operating systems in the 1990s. It featured an integrated look and feel, file manager, and basic applications like text editor and email client.

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Enlightenment

Enlightenment

Os & Utilities

Enlightenment is a very lightweight and highly configurable desktop environment for Linux and BSD operating systems. It focuses on simplicity, elegance, and getting out of the way of the user.

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