How does GNOME compare to CDE?
CDE is an established, standards-based desktop environment that provides a consistent graphical user interface for UNIX workstations. GNOME leapfrogs CDE in terms of usability, visual design, and core features, and also provides good integration with network and Internet services. As a result, it is a much more compelling environment for users who need to leverage remote data and services to get their work done – in other words, almost anyone using a computer today. GNOME makes it possible for average users to harness most of the capabilities of the underlying Solaris Operating Environment without having to be a UNIX guru or a command line wizard. In particular, GNOME’s file manager, Nautilus, provides advanced capabilities to locate and manipulate local and remote files as well as global information resources. GNOME also includes a powerful component model that makes it much easier to create desktop applications that support compound documents.
