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= Please note that this page will soon undergo reconstruction to offer more indepth help  =
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= Basics =  
 
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Before reading;
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*''it'' command is ''install'' that installs packages from binary repository with all dependencies
 
*''it'' command is ''install'' that installs packages from binary repository with all dependencies
*''-d'' is the parameter that means ''debug''. It lets us see debug output.
 
 
*''-c'' is the paramater that means ''component''. It installs all packages from the component
 
*''-c'' is the paramater that means ''component''. It installs all packages from the component
 
= Basics =
 
  
 
== Adding Contribution Repository ==
 
== Adding Contribution Repository ==
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= Installation =  
 
= Installation =  
  
= configuration =
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The installation of Xfce4 can be achieved through two methods.  The first method involves using the graphical Pardus Linux Package Manager, whilst the second method uses the command line.  If you are a new user it is recommended that you follow the first method.
  
= Extras =  
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== Method One ==
  
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Open up the Pardus Linux Package Manager and select all of the packages from the XFCE category.  After you have selected all of the packages, press the install button.  Pardus will now proceed to download all of the Xfce4 packages and their subsequent dependencies.  After this process is complete, Xfce4 is not successfully installed.
  
To install Xfce4, we must install all of the Xfce packages and their dependencies.  This can be achieved through two methods.  The first method involves using the Pardus Package Manager.  Open up the Pardus Package Manager and proceed to select all of the packages from the XFCE category, followed by selecting the install button.  This will install Xfce4 and any subsequent dependencies that may be.
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== Method Two ==
  
Alternatively open a console (Konsole) and enter  
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Open up a command line terminal (Konsole) and enter the following command;
  
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''' sudo pisi it -c desktop.xfce4 '''
  
To install Xfce4, you need to get all packages of desktop.xfce4 component. You can do that by installing all packages from the XFCE category you see when you open the PISI package manager or by entering in console:
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Pardus will now proceed to download and install all of the Xfce4 packages and any subsequent dependenciesAfter this process has completed, Xfce4 will have been successfully installed.
  sudo pisi it -c desktop.xfce4 -d
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Xfce is installed but we should do some configuration changes.
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= configuration =
  
==  Configuration  ==
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In order to be able to start Xfce, the kdmtheme package must be installed.  From the Pardus Linux Package Manager search for kdmtheme and install it, or from a command line terminal (konsole) enter the following command;
You need to build the kdmtheme application and change the login theme in order to see the Xfce4 option.
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Type in console:
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''' sudo pisi it kdmtheme '''
  
sudo pisi it kdmtheme -d
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After kdmtheme has successfully installed, open a command line terminal (konsole) and enter the following command;
  
Configure it by writing:
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''' sudo kcmshell kdmtheme '''
sudo kcmshell kdmtheme
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Please select another login theme and press OK
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Select an alternative login theme an press the ok button.  Xfce4 is now ready to use.
  
After that, we should move ".gtkrc-2.0" file to the home directory.Type:
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In order to start Xfce4, please logout from your current session and from the login screen select session > xfce. Enter your usual login details followed by selecting the login buttonYou will now be logged into the Xfce4 desktop.
  mv ~/.gtkrc-2.0 ~/.gtkrc-2.0.backup
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Xfce is ready! Please, shutdown the session and select the Xfce option from the start screen and then login ;)
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= Extras =
  
==  Additional reccomended software ==
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The Xfce4 desktop is vary basic as a result it is recommended that a number of additional software packages be installed afterwards.  The following are a selection of packages that cna further enhance the Xfce4 desktop.
  
 
*Pidgin
 
*Pidgin
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*Galculator
 
*Galculator
 
*Thuderbird
 
*Thuderbird
 
 
  
 
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Revision as of 13:59, 29 May 2009

Contents

Basics

Adding Contribution Repository

Firstly, add the contrib repository. Look here for instructions.

Installation

The installation of Xfce4 can be achieved through two methods. The first method involves using the graphical Pardus Linux Package Manager, whilst the second method uses the command line. If you are a new user it is recommended that you follow the first method.

Method One

Open up the Pardus Linux Package Manager and select all of the packages from the XFCE category. After you have selected all of the packages, press the install button. Pardus will now proceed to download all of the Xfce4 packages and their subsequent dependencies. After this process is complete, Xfce4 is not successfully installed.

Method Two

Open up a command line terminal (Konsole) and enter the following command;

sudo pisi it -c desktop.xfce4

Pardus will now proceed to download and install all of the Xfce4 packages and any subsequent dependencies. After this process has completed, Xfce4 will have been successfully installed.

configuration

In order to be able to start Xfce, the kdmtheme package must be installed. From the Pardus Linux Package Manager search for kdmtheme and install it, or from a command line terminal (konsole) enter the following command;

sudo pisi it kdmtheme

After kdmtheme has successfully installed, open a command line terminal (konsole) and enter the following command;

sudo kcmshell kdmtheme

Select an alternative login theme an press the ok button. Xfce4 is now ready to use.

In order to start Xfce4, please logout from your current session and from the login screen select session > xfce. Enter your usual login details followed by selecting the login button. You will now be logged into the Xfce4 desktop.

Extras

The Xfce4 desktop is vary basic as a result it is recommended that a number of additional software packages be installed afterwards. The following are a selection of packages that cna further enhance the Xfce4 desktop.

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