GNOME is a free open source desktop environment and GUI (graphical user interface) for Linux and other operating systems. Create by the GNOME development team, it’s a different kind of GUI, one that makes it easy to run applications.
Once you install the GUI, you can go to the Activities Overview where you can get access to your activities. It is at the top left corner, giving you quick access to applications, messages, and you can also see which programs are running. Also, you can use the workspace switcher for windows grouping.
One of the most powerful features of the program is its desktop search function. With it, you can look for settings, documents, windows and applications all in one place. GNOME 3 has also integrated the Web as it links your applications to your web accounts, making it easy to retrieve your documents even if they are on the web.
But it is also worth pointing out that GNOME also comes with a lot of applications so you don’t have to spend hours downloading. Apart from the OS, you also get programs for browsing the web, watching videos, listen to music, video chat, view and read documents and more. In addition, GNOME comes with utilities like text editor, calculator, file browser and many others.
All of these applications are not just easily accessible but intuitive, so the learning curve is not that hard. And since it has a very active community, any problems can be reported and fixed quickly.
GNOME is one of the best looking desktop environments around. If you are looking for an alternative desktop environment, this is worth a look.