Question

How do I install a pretty, functional desktop on my linux?

Answer 1

Are u going to use linux for the first time or it's something special flavour of linux that u want.

Answer 2

This is my first time using linux. I have the archlinux distribution

Answer 3

GNOME

Answer 4

Tomas.A, I want to down vote that answer... but KDE is no better.

Answer 5

then give ur answer which you will upvote

Answer 6

Look into the Compiz Window Manager. It's a little graphics intensive, but pretty.

Answer 7

I went with gnome and configured my xinit file for it.

I like how linux lets you not only choose what desktop environment you like, but also lets you configure them to be as pretty as you like :)