Since I like FreeBSD so much on my server I installed it on my crappy unstable laptop as well. I only use it for browsing, editing notes and video conferencing when working from home, so I need no complex setup.

From top to bottom:

  • Output of fastfetch, an open neovim and my wallpaper switcher. The bar is eww.
  • A second workspace with Firefox and my notes.
  • My “logout window”. Pressing a key combo will show this overlay with the option to close it or pick shutdown/reboot/logout.

Not pictured is fuzzel for running applications.

A few minor things still need to be done but nothing major will change.

  • lemmyreaderEnglish
    8·
    6 months ago

    I don’t see enough people running BSD as a full desktop system. You seems to be experienced with this. I am trying to get into BSD, but am experienced in Linux.

    I like BSD a lot but on the desktop Linux gives you much more options and a smooth experience. I’ve read that at BSD conferences BSD developers bring their Mac books with the original Apple OS on it so go figure. Here’s some reading material :

    • pastermil@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      6 months ago

      Yeah, I’ve been hearing pretty much that. Didn’t know about the Macs in the BSD conference tho. I guess it makes sense since the underlying stuff are really similar.

      I’m currently daily-driving various Linux systems, with and without the DE, so I can vouch for that smooth desktop experience!