12-27-2019, 01:59 AM
Considering the potential benefits Jerry has mentioned, I would have no concerns about a Lite KDE.
My introduction and 1st Linux distro was Knoppix, from a live cd. It sent me looking for a KDE based distro to install, and I eventually replaced Windows 7 with Kubuntu. That was back in 2012 and KDE has really improved with the development of Plasma 5. Most new Windows converts will have hardware that would have no problem with today's KDE, especially if it's properly preconfigured.
For really old hardware there are better options than either xfce or KDE. That type of computer user is not what I would perceive as the target audience for Lite.
The Lite team can configure KDE to be very similar in appearance and basic operation to Windows, and to perform wonderfully on any hardware that can run Windows 10. Since it's modern and highly configurable, users can customize their OS as their confidence and skills improve with use. Sticking with Lite as a result, there are more likely to be recommendations to friends to try Lite as a first Linux OS.
As a final thought, since Mint has dropped their KDE version, there would be more differentiation of Lite as a beginner Linux OS.
My introduction and 1st Linux distro was Knoppix, from a live cd. It sent me looking for a KDE based distro to install, and I eventually replaced Windows 7 with Kubuntu. That was back in 2012 and KDE has really improved with the development of Plasma 5. Most new Windows converts will have hardware that would have no problem with today's KDE, especially if it's properly preconfigured.
For really old hardware there are better options than either xfce or KDE. That type of computer user is not what I would perceive as the target audience for Lite.
The Lite team can configure KDE to be very similar in appearance and basic operation to Windows, and to perform wonderfully on any hardware that can run Windows 10. Since it's modern and highly configurable, users can customize their OS as their confidence and skills improve with use. Sticking with Lite as a result, there are more likely to be recommendations to friends to try Lite as a first Linux OS.
As a final thought, since Mint has dropped their KDE version, there would be more differentiation of Lite as a beginner Linux OS.