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Comparison

Xfce vs MATE

Xfce

xfce.org

Worth it
Confidence: High

Buy if you run modest or aging hardware and want a fast, stable, free Linux desktop . that is exactly what Xfce delivers.

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Pick Xfce when

  • Old or low-RAM hardware
  • Lightweight, no-nonsense desktops
  • Stability-focused daily drivers
  • Privacy-conscious small offices

When Xfce is not a fit

  • Users wanting maximum features . some leave for KDE
  • Anyone needing a vendor SLA or paid support
  • People wanting polished Wayland today

Sources

  1. Xfce homepagexfce.org
    official
  2. Xfce Products | G2 Reviewsg2.com
    review
  3. I used Xfce for weeks, but I'm going back to KDEhowtogeek.com
    review
  4. Linux Mint 20 Ulyana Xfce . Not quite therededoimedo.com
    review
  5. Linux at the Office (Xfce on 512 MB RAM)bluefoxconsultant.com
    review
  6. CVE-2022-32278: Xfce Exo RCEsentinelone.com
    security
  7. CVE-2018-18398 (Thunar) . NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  8. Xfce on Open Collectiveopencollective.com
    news
  9. Xfwl4 Wayland compositor in developmentdaily.dev
    news
  10. Why I like Xfce . Redditreddit.com
    review
  11. Estimating total Xfce usersalexxcons.github.io
    review
  12. What is XFCEmvps.net
    news
  13. reddit.comreddit.com
    review