How Do I Find My Current Desktop Environment in Linux?
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You can use the echo command in Linux to display the value of XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP variable in the terminal. While this command quickly tells you which desktop environment is being used, it doesn’t give any other information.

What is desktop environment in Linux?

A desktop environment is the bundle of components that provide you common graphical user interface (GUI) elements such as icons, toolbars, wallpapers, and desktop widgets. … There are several desktop environments and these desktop environments determines what your Linux system looks like and how you interact with it.

How do I know if I am running Gnome or KDE?

19 Answers. Have a look at your installed applications. If a lot of them start with K – you’re on KDE. If a lot of them start with G, you’re on Gnome.

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