Window Display in Debian Stretch - SOLVED

[Martin109]

I've installed Debian stretch and am quite enjoying it, but the way it manages windows and screen tasks is rather different.  I would really prefer to retain the old style of screen management, with 'Applications' and 'Places', as shown here:



Is this possible to achieve?  I've tried all the options listed when logging on.

[hubner]

MATE desktop is a continuation of the Gnome 2 desktop. Has "system" as well on the top panel.
https://mate-desktop.org/gallery/1.14/
I think you should be able to install MATE onto Debian

[Kim]

There's a mate-desktop-environment package.

[Martin109]

I'm installing it now!

Thanks for the help - it's all looking promising.

[Martin109]

I feel at home again now!