Linux desktop environment guides
Install Linux desktop environments and desktop shells with distro-specific package groups, session choices, and post-install checks.
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How to Install GNOME Flashback on Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04 and 22.04
GNOME Flashback gives Ubuntu users a GNOME Classic-style desktop without replacing the whole system: top and bottom panels, Applications and Places menus, workspaces, and the Metacity window manager...
How to Install LXQt on Ubuntu 24.04 and 22.04
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS can install the Qt-based LXQt desktop directly from the Ubuntu universe repository when you want a lighter local desktop than GNOME. Ubuntu...
How to Install Unity Desktop on Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04 and 22.04
Installing Unity Desktop on Ubuntu uses the default repositories, but Unity is no longer a small add-on to a stock GNOME desktop. On Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04, the...
How to Install Xfce on Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04 and 22.04
Older laptops, small virtual machines, and Ubuntu Server installs often need a desktop that starts quickly without the heavier GNOME shell. You can install Xfce on Ubuntu from...
How to Install KDE Plasma on Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04 and 22.04
Installing KDE Plasma on Ubuntu adds a customizable desktop beside GNOME without switching distributions. Ubuntu 26.04 is the release-matched path for Plasma 6 from the default repositories, while...
How to Install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 22 and 21
Linux Mint no longer ships a dedicated KDE edition, but KDE Plasma remains a practical replacement when Cinnamon feels too rigid or you want stronger multi-monitor tools, deeper...
How to Install XFCE on Debian 13, 12 and 11
Older laptops, small virtual machines, and local console systems often need a desktop that feels responsive without the weight of GNOME or KDE Plasma. To install Xfce on...
How to Install KDE Plasma on Debian 13, 12 and 11
A Debian system can move to KDE Plasma without reinstalling, but the metapackage you choose controls how much of the KDE application stack APT adds. To install KDE...
How to Install LXQt on Debian 13, 12 and 11
A full GNOME or KDE Plasma desktop can use more resources than an older laptop, small virtual machine, or occasional server console needs. To install LXQt on Debian,...
How to Install Cinnamon on Debian 13, 12 and 11
Cinnamon gives Debian users a classic desktop layout without leaving the Debian package archive. Install the Cinnamon desktop environment on Debian when you want a panel-and-menu workflow, Nemo...
How to Install Budgie Desktop on Fedora 44
Budgie is a practical Fedora add-on when you want a panel-based desktop without reinstalling around a new Spin, but the package set matters more than older examples suggest....
How to Install Budgie Desktop on Debian 13, 12 and 11
Budgie gives Debian users a panel-based desktop with Raven notifications and GTK integration without replacing the whole login stack. To install Budgie Desktop on Debian, use the budgie-desktop...