ZDNET Picks Fedora Xfce Over Xubuntu for 2 Linux Desktop Options
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 21
ZDNET Picks Fedora Xfce Over Xubuntu for 2 Linux Desktop Options
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 21
Summary
Fedora Xfce won ZDNET’s head-to-head comparison, with the review citing faster performance, a more efficient default layout and a smoother update process than Xubuntu.
Xfce’s lightweight design amplified Fedora’s speed advantage, while its MacOS-like setup — a top panel plus dock — was judged more familiar and practical for launching apps.
Fedora’s software experience was mixed at first: the dnfdragora app store crashed several times, but worked normally after a command-line update and reboot.
Xubuntu was credited with greater stability and a more modern-looking Ubuntu-style App Center, but its single-panel layout and more cumbersome upgrade flow counted against it.
The verdict positions Fedora Xfce as the better fit for users prioritizing speed, simplicity and a modern-feeling Xfce desktop, while Xubuntu remains the choice for those who prefer Ubuntu’s ecosystem.