After upgrading from Ubuntu GNOME 17.04 to Ubuntu 17.10 I now have the choice of GNOME or Ubuntu on the login screen. What is the difference between these two desktops?
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If you have upgraded from Ubuntu GNOME 17.04 the default GNOME session(s) will still remain for you to choose during login. On top of that the all-new GNOME session(s) customised by Ubuntu (simply named "Ubuntu" and/or "Ubuntu on Xorg") will be added.
You'll be missing a few modifications made by Ubuntu if you choose GNOME instead of Ubuntu, for example
- Ubuntu Dock and Ubuntu appindicators extensions will be disabled by default in a GNOME session. You won't be able to access Ubuntu Dock settings from Settings application (aka
gnome-control-center). - The all-new shell theme created by Ubuntu (with orange highlights and dynamic top bar transparency) won't be loaded by default in a GNOME session.
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