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On 30 Dec 2025 07:32:59 +1000, Computer Nerd Kev wrote:

> Marc Haber <mh+usenetspam1118@zugschl.us> wrote:
>> "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
>>>The KDE folk spent some time (months?) to optimize the memory footprint
>>>of KDE, and I think it got lighter than XFCE. So I heard. I can not
>>>imagine how displaying a window with round edges and colour gradations
>>>and 3D effects can use less memory.
>> 
>> Just look at how much your desktop takes before and after starting
>> whatever browser you use. Then stop worrying about the size of your
>> desktop.
> 
> Or in my case choose to use a more lightweight browser.

Yeah, but lynx doesn't work on a lot of sites anymore.