LXDE is a GPL licensed open source desktop environment for Unix and other POSIX compliant platforms, such as Linux. The name LXDE stands for "Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment".



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於是安裝來玩看看,opensouce project 有空可以看看人家如何攥寫！

LXDE Components

  • Git Browse: http://lxde.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb-index.cgi
  • If you want to get the fresh-new source code, please use the following Git command:
    git clone git://lxde.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/lxde/[REPO_NAME]
  • For LXDE developers, please use the following command instead:
    git clone ssh://[YOUR_ACCOUNT_ON_SOURCEFORGE]@lxde.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/lxde/[REPO_NAME]

Features

Lightweight
It needs less CPU and performs extremely well with reasonable memory.
Fast
It runs well even on older computers produced in 1999, and it does not require 3D acceleration.
Energy saving
It requires less energy to perform tasks to other systems on the market.
Simply Beautiful
It includes an internationalized and polished user interface powered by GTK+ 2.
Easy to use
It provides a choice to use the simple eeepc like Launcher user interface or a MS Windows like application panel.
Customizable
It is easy to customize the look and feel of LXDE.
Additional Features
It offers additional features like tabbed file browsing or menu run dialogs known from operating systems like Mac OS. Icons of new applications show up after install on desktop.
Desktop independent
Every component can be used independently from other components of LXDE offering the flexibility to use LXDE parts with different Unix like systems.
Standard compliant
It follows standards as specified by freedesktop.org.