Using GNOME/Differences Distributors
This page will eventually describe differences between the original GNOME and modifications of it by various distributions.
Debian
edit- 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.
SuSE
edit- 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.
Ubuntu
edit- 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.
Red Hat
edit- Epiphany, GNOME's default web browser, is replaced by Mozilla Firefox.
- GNOME Office is replaced by OpenOffice.org.
- The Preferences and Administration menus are organized into categories.