Your Question: How Do I Change the Desktop Environment in Linux Mint?
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How to Switch Between Desktop Environments. Log out of your Linux desktop after installing another desktop environment. When you see the login screen, click the Session menu and select your preferred desktop environment. You can adjust this option each time you log in to choose your preferred desktop environment.

How do I switch desktops in Linux Mint?

To switch between workspaces, you can simply move the cursor to top left of the screen, like you did to create a new workspace. Here you will find all the existing workspaces. Alternatively, you can use Ctrl+Alt+Up Arrow key to bring the workspaces and then move between them using the arrow key or the mouse itself.

What desktop environment does Linux Mint use?

Cinnamon is primarily developed for and by Linux Mint. It is slick, beautiful, and full of new features. Linux Mint is also involved in the development of MATE, a classic desktop environment which is the continuation of GNOME 2, Linux Mint’s default desktop between 2006 and 2011.

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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