Source: productivelinux.com

It’s true that the easiest to way to get the full desktop feel on your EEE is to install the full KDE desktop, but if you’re not afraid to get a little down and dirty with some simple config files, give this a try. You’ll end up with a sleek, elegant desktop without the overhead of KDE. We’ll customize the built-in window manager IceWM and we’ll install Rox-filer to handle our desktop icons and provide a nice file manager.

Disclaimer: I can’t take responsibility for any undesirable results you may get from tweaking your config files and installing software that’s not officially supported. Please make sure you know what you’re doing and that you’re prepared accept the risks of editing the default system configuration for the Eee. Make sure you’ve backed up and you have a plan in case you get stuck…Remember F9 during boot to restore system config! As with any guide on the internet, don’t do anything if you don’t understand what you’re doing.
Eee PC running IceWM & Rox-filer

Installation and Configuration

First off, we’re gonna need a package that comes from the Debian repositories. Now not every package in the repo is compatible with the Eee, so be very careful…if you get any kind of message wanting to remove anything or upgrade lots of packages, abort!

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