More or less ago I decided to change the desktop of my Ubuntu. For problems with Unity, I had to switch to Xfce, the desktop I had before switching to Budgie Desktop. The truth is that it was born as a pique with another co-worker and in the end I was pleasantly surprised, spending a month using it as the default and main desktop in my Ubuntu.
Months ago Budgie Desktop came to Ubuntu through external repositories And although they are not maintained directly by the creators of the desktop, the truth is that the version is totally stable and functional, very functional for users looking for something productive.
Budgie Desktop incorporates productive features from other desktops
Once the desktop is loaded, the user is faced with a top panel with a logo, a digital clock in the center of that panel, and several applets on the right side of the panel. These applets are interesting because in addition to having the shutdown button, it has a control center similar to the one incorporated in the latest versions of Apple that in addition to offering the latest notifications, it has the shutdown dialog and a useful calendar that can be synchronized with any other calendar such as Google Calendar.
The default color range is pleasant and will not make you nervous, also, if a landscape wallpaper is used, the atmosphere is relaxing and ideal for certain jobs in front of the computer. But what has caught my attention the most because I like it a lot is the top menu of Budgie Desktop. This menu not only divides the applications into universal categories, but in one of the parts it indicates the most used applications and at the top is a very functional application and document search engine, more functional than other menus like the Cinnamon menu or even the Windows 10 menu.
As with other desktops, I added a dock that served as shortcuts to common applications such as the web browser or the terminal. In this case I opted for Plank, a dock that goes perfectly with Budgie Desktop and that I would qualify as a great complement to the Solus Desktop.
Although in Budgie Desktop I have found everything I need and I have not run into any problem that has forced me to change desktop or leave applications, the truth is that I see that there are still some problems such as screen resolution. I recently had to divide the use of my computer between two monitors (a 21-inch monitor and a 32-inch television). When switching monitors, the resolution is maintained and the desktop does not offer much possibility to readjust the resolution, something that other desks if they correct. Let's go is a small thing, something that will surely change with future updates.
Budgie Desktop has surprised me for being a robust and reliable desktop, oriented towards productivity. An ideal desk for people looking for something simple, functional and useful for work. Virtues that other desktops like Xfce have, but this one is less well known. If you are really looking for something stable, Budgie Desktop is your desktop, this may be why it has become such a popular desktop in recent months and has even been chosen to form a future new flavor. If you have not tried it already, I recommend you continue this tutorial and if you have already tried it What do you think of this desk? Share my opinions, what else did you like? What do you miss on this desk?