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GNOME Gets a Windows-Like Taskbar Without Extensions
The GNOME desktop environment now offers a 'Simple-taskbar' option that mimics Windows. A new method called Flashback achieves a similar look without relying on extensions, improving stability. This gives Linux users more flexibility in customizing their desktop experience.
Meridian48 take
While a Windows-like taskbar may appeal to new Linux converts, GNOME's core design philosophy remains distinct; this is a niche tweak, not a paradigm shift.
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GNOME can look like Windows – and Flashback can do it without extensions →
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