Question: How to Install Xfce on Ubuntu?
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To install XFCE on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

  • Open a terminal window.
  • Issue the command sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop.
  • Type your sudo password and hit Enter.
  • Accept any dependencies and allow the installation to complete.
  • Log out and log in, choosing your new XFCE desktop.

Can I install KDE on Ubuntu?

Ubuntu used to have Unity but it moved to GNOME now. If you are a fan of good old KDE desktop environment then you can either use Kubuntu (a KDE version of Ubuntu) or you can choose to install it along with Unity.

How do I install a new desktop environment in Ubuntu?

Remember that installation software requires root privileges so use “sudo” or switch to the root user before you begin the installation.

  1. Unity (The Default Desktop) sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop.
  2. KDE.
  3. LXDE (Lubuntu)
  4. MATE.
  5. Gnome.
  6. XFCE (Xubuntu)
James H. Sterling

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