Using GNOME/Differences Distributors

This page will eventually describe differences between the original GNOME and modifications of it by various distributions.

Debian

Epiphany, GNOME's default web browser, is replaced by Iceweasel, a rebranding of Mozilla Firefox.
GNOME Office is replaced by a modified version of OpenOffice.org.

The standard Applications Places System menus are replaced by the Computer menu, which is quite similar to the Start menu used by Windows.
Epiphany, GNOME's default web browser, is replaced by Mozilla Firefox.
Rhythmbox, GNOME's jukebox, is replaced by Banshee
Gthumb, GNOME's photo manager, is replaced by F-Spot.
The Preferences and Administration menus are replaced by a Windows-like Control Centre.
GNOME Office is replaced by a modified version of OpenOffice.org.

Nautilus, the file manager, uses browser mode (i. e., folders open in the same window as their parent) instead of spatial mode by default.
Epiphany, GNOME's default web browser, is replaced by Mozilla Firefox.
Notifications cannot request any user input.
The functionality to end a session is moved from the System menu to the user switcher.
Gthumb, GNOME's photo manager, is replaced by F-Spot.
GNOME Office is replaced by a modified version of OpenOffice.org.

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