How to Install Cinnamon on Ubuntu?
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Installing Cinnamon From Ubuntu Repositories

  • Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
  • Enter sudo apt-get install synaptic.
  • Enter your password when prompted.
  • To launch Synaptic, click on the top button on the Ubuntu launch bar and enter Synaptic into the search box.

How do I get Cinnamon desktop on Ubuntu?

Install Cinnamon 2.8 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

  1. Add the Cinnamon Stable PPA. Open a new Terminal window using the Dash or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
  2. Install Cinnamon from the PPA. Once added the next step is to refresh Ubuntu’s list of available packages, and install Cinnamon.
  3. Restart and Log in to Cinnamon.

What is cinnamon Ubuntu?

Cinnamon is the default desktop environment of Linux Mint. Many Windows migrants prefer Linux Mint over Ubuntu because of Cinnamon desktop and its Windows-resembling user interface.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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