Xfce
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Basics
- it command is install that installs packages from binary repository with all dependencies
- -c is the paramater that means component. It installs all packages from the component
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 Xfce packages and their subsequent dependencies. After this process is complete, Xfce 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. Xfce is now ready to use.
In order to start Xfce, 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 Xfce 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 Xfce desktop.
- Pidgin
- Gajim
- Quod Libet
- Gcolor2
- Galculator
- Thuderbird
