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MATE is my new favorite desktop environment. It's a fork of GNOME2 and remains in active development. MATE feels lightweight and has that wonderful old-school vibe. I even used Dconf Editor to set the Debian logo as my menu button. The fact that MATE is still actively maintained strikes the perfect balance between nostalgia and functionality for me.
I tried GNOME Flashback on my Debian system with a nostalgic Etch wallpaper. The experience was surprisingly smooth, reminiscent of the classic GNOME 2 interface. The lightweight design ensured fluid performance, even on older hardware. The simplicity and customizable panel make it a wonderfully minimalist desktop environment.
Debian and its derivatives, such as Ubuntu, are often considered the best choice for servers. Thanks to their stability, security, and extensive package management, they are ideal for production environments. The long release cycles ensure that software is thoroughly tested, making Debian an extremely reliable choice. Most repositories contain stable versions of software, which minimizes bugs and compatibility issues.