When I think of Xfce-based desktop distributions, a certain old-school look comes to mind. That doesn't mean the open-source desktop should be overlooked... quite the opposite. Xfce is a lightning-fast, full-featured desktop that just so happens to look a bit old school. Of course, this is Linux, so anything is possible. Also: The best Linux distributions for beginners: Expert tested and reviewed When I came across Desert OS, I was convinced that it was a tweaked KDE Plasma or GNOME desktop. There was no way it could be Xfce, right? Right? I was wrong. This Ukrainian Linux distribution sports a beautiful Xfce desktop with Ubuntu 26.04 under the hood to create a striking look and feel you won't find in most desktop OSs of this combination. It really is pretty. But how does it perform? Let's first take a gander at the look and feel. This Xfce desktop is something special. There's opacity, blur, effects, and a layout that would make anyone feel right at home.…