GEX is a desktop environment for Linux systems designed to enhance the user experience.
As someone who has used multiple desktop environments, I can safely say that GEX is nothing special. However, it does have one key feature that sets it apart from the others - customization. With GEX, I can tailor the desktop environment to my specific needs, without any unnecessary features or clutter.
Moreover, I appreciate the fact that GEX is part of an initiative to create an Mbus profile for desktop environments and applications. This profile aims to offer dynamic configuration mechanisms for applications, remote control capabilities, and an event mechanism for service daemons.
In terms of configuration, GEX's first generation stores all its settings in a single INI file that can be located in various places within the user's home directory. Each component of GEX has its own configuration group, detailing the available keys, their possible values, and a description.
As for recent updates, GEX now has a feature that only restarts clients if they are terminated abnormally. The latest release also includes adaptations to libwnck 2.2, and some widgets have been adjusted to better suit the panel layout.
Overall, GEX might not be the flashiest of desktop environments, but its customization options and involvement in an important initiative make it worth considering.
Moreover, I appreciate the fact that GEX is part of an initiative to create an Mbus profile for desktop environments and applications. This profile aims to offer dynamic configuration mechanisms for applications, remote control capabilities, and an event mechanism for service daemons.
In terms of configuration, GEX's first generation stores all its settings in a single INI file that can be located in various places within the user's home directory. Each component of GEX has its own configuration group, detailing the available keys, their possible values, and a description.
As for recent updates, GEX now has a feature that only restarts clients if they are terminated abnormally. The latest release also includes adaptations to libwnck 2.2, and some widgets have been adjusted to better suit the panel layout.
Overall, GEX might not be the flashiest of desktop environments, but its customization options and involvement in an important initiative make it worth considering.
What's New
Version 0.7.1: N/A