Re: desktops

Arch Linux community has a 32 bit version.  https://archlinux32.org/

I highly recommend Sparky Linux based on Debian 64 bit. Ubuntu is just too
incompatible with Debian even though it's based on Debian. I left Ubuntu
years ago.

Here is the Sparky download link:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/latest/download


Note: Sparky Linux download is a zip file which must be unzipped.

Best regards,

David Ring N1EA



On Thu, Jul 17, 2025, 4:33 PM K0LNY ?? <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hello Group,
> I recently tried the Mate desktop with the latest Ubuntu, and the Ubuntu
> did not allow me to switch desktops.
> If I try the latest Debian, will I run into this problem, with not being
> able to switch desktops using update-alternatives?
> Also, which desktop is the most Microsoft Windows-like that works on the
> latest Debian?
> Thanks.
>
>
> It used to be wine, women, and song,
> Now it's beer, the old lady, and TV.
>
> Glenn K0LNY & WSAT439
>