Chapter 6. Debian Linux Fundamentals—Graphical User Interface
“Why run a graphical user interface (GUI, pronounced gooey) at all on a Raspberry Pi?” some computer enthusiasts complain. They’ll tell you that the Pi’s hardware is slow enough as it is. Not to mention that any self-respecting Linux user should be able to accomplish everything he needs by using the command line.
Yes, some Linux aficionados take user experience (UX) matters that seriously. And with the Raspberry Pi they have a point to a certain extent. Shouldn’t we conserve as much of the Pi’s CPU and GPU resources for actual work instead of for drawing fancy windows?
Well, friends, the raw truth of the matter is that many computer users simply prefer the simplicity and intuitiveness ...
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