Linux runs X- Windows to provide a "Windows" like environment. There are many desktop graphical user interfaces (GUI) available for Linux. The two most popular are:

GNOME

KDE

Both of these desktop GUI 's run on top of X-Windows and provide the following:

  • Controls activities in windows through the use of the mouse and keyboard.
  • Provides built-in menus for users to select and run utilities and programs without using Linux commands.
  • Enables control over multiple working documents or applications on the screen at the same time.
  • Provides a GUI interface between the user and the operating system.

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KDE