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Make the XFCE desktop more familiar for Windows users

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Description

The XFCE desktop looks pretty outdated and can be confusing to use especially for people coming from Windows.

Given that XFCE is still one of the most lightweight desktops out there, we could try to theme it.

This one looks pretty good https://www.xfce-look.org/p/1334420

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by reviewing how the Vagrant VM provisions the XFCE desktop and compare the linked theme; done should mean the desktop has a defined, more familiar Windows-like appearance.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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