A desktop environment is a fundamental feature to .most modern operating system. It is the interface between the user and the oper- ating system. The desktop environment, literally simulates a desk on the monitor of the computer, with folders, documents and applications like word processors. Desktop environments display the toolbars, icons, windows and animated effects in different ways.

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A desktop environment is a graphic interface that lets the user work with the operating system. Windows and OS X come with a single desktop environment, that can be themed, but not altered in the amount of resources they use, or the global options available for applications. For Linux however, a range of options are available. Most Linux distros offer users a choice between GNOME and KDE.