UKUI is a lightweight desktop environment based on pluggable framework for Linux and other Unix-like Distributions. It is developed using GTK and Qt.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
China
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DMS Alternatives
Apps similar to DMS include KDE Plasma, which is free and open source. Other options are Xfce, Open Shell, Seelen UI and Noctalia. There's no shortage of Desktop Environments like DMS, with more than 25 alternatives for Linux, Windows, Mac, iPad and Android.
Alternatives list
The Common Desktop Environment was created by a collaboration of Sun, HP, IBM, DEC, SCO, Fujitsu and Hitachi. Used on a selection of commercial UNIXs, it is now available as open-source software for the first time.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Deepin
- China
bbLean is the lean version of Blackbox for Windows. It tries to keep balance between features and complexity, to give you some efficient means within a compact shell.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
Germany
EU
Fork of Enlightenment version 17 (commonly called E17) used as the main desktop environment on Bodhi Linux
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
M
Bluetile is a tiling window manager for Linux, designed to integrate with the GNOME desktop environment. It provides both a traditional, stacking layout mode as well as tiling layouts where windows are arranged to use the entire screen without overlapping.
Platforms
- Linux
- Germany
- EU
17 DeskSpace alternativesDeskSpace is a 3D desktop visualisation tool, allowing you to seamlessly switch between 9 desktops.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Australia
GeoShell - The premier minimalist Windows shell replacement. It replaces the default Explorer interface. It features menu bars—“geoBars”—that can be dragged-and-dropped anywhere on the users screen. There are also desktop menus that can be triggered whenever a user clicks...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
tiny windows shell (explorer.exe) replacement designed for slow PCs. Is a minimalist's shell - no screen space is occupied by the shell. When you right-click on the desktop or press a hotkey, a menu provides access to your programs, documents, tasks and anything else you.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
United States
