I realize this is impressionistic but for the sake of the conceit:

“Mac” flavored (PopOS, ZorinOS?)

“Windows” flavored (Mint?)

“Linux” flavored (Fedora?)

Edit: was not aware 1) Distro & 2) Desktop Environment are seperate/distinct. Good to learn

    • schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de
      9·
      5 days ago

      After your edit, it is slightly clearer what you are asking. But this is still a matter of desktop environment more than distro.

      • cheese_greater@lemmy.worldOP
        13·
        5 days ago

        desktop environment

        distro

        Those arent analagous/synonamous?

        Edit: sorry absolutely didnt mean to sound patronizing, this is all new to me so its beginners mind haha

          • RunningInRVA@lemmy.world
            3·
            5 days ago

            Some distributions do however come with a default desktop environment, which may be what OP is thinking in terms of the relationship.

        • nyan@sh.itjust.works
          2·
          4 days ago

          You can install any desktop environment on any distro. For some of the more obscure DEs on some distros, a bit of hoop-jumping may be required, but it’s still possible. And some distros ship without any DE at all.

          Technically, you can have a functional desktop without a DE at all, just a bare window manager (in X) or compositor (wayland), but that’s getting into advanced topics.

        • Azazel@lemmy.ml
          4·
          5 days ago

          Very much no. Your distro provides your package manager and repositories. Many distros ship with a default desktop environment, many let you choose on install. Either way the user can always manually switch very easily