Saturday, April 8, 2017

How do I configure a minimal desktop environment?

At work I have an option of using Windows or Linux. I'm a Java programmer, so I don't necessary need to use windows. And honestly, I'm looking forward to gaining some experience with Linux.



I haven't worked in a Linux environment for almost a decade and, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the Ubuntu desktop.



Not sure if my question will make sense: I was wondering, is there a way to turn the desktop off. I still like to have a windowing system (xterm) and an application launcher - (something like Quicksilver or Lunchy) would be super nice. A GUI login would be nice as well. Everything else off the screen...



This is Linux so I figure what I want to do is possible - just don't know how to get there. Any tutorials, or instructions would be greatly appreciated!

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