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