Change to different Desktops...

[mac4rfree]

Hi Guys,

I am newbie to Linux,, currently i am having Ubuntu 10.10 which is having gnome i think (default one)..
I like to experiment with different Desktops like XFCE or KDE.. Can somebody help me how to do it???

Thanks for your help in advance..

Regards,
Magesh

[wojox]

Look here (http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/kde) it will also show you how to install xfce.

[cascade9]

You can either install xubuntu-desktop or xfce (or kubuntu-desktop or kde-full).

I'd install kde-full or xfce4 over kubuntu-desktop or xubuntu-desktop. Less programs to install, no changes to the splash/login screen (if you change to xxx-desktop you will get the splash screen and login screen for that system).

easiest way is from the command line-

sudo apt-get install xfce4

or

sudo apt-get install kde-full

Then you can choose the desktop enviroment you want to use from the login screen. ;)

[mac4rfree]

thanks guys,, am trying to install the xfce now.. thanks again for your guidance.. :)

[cascade9]

No problem, I hope you enjoy Xfce ;)

[mac4rfree]

I have installed it succesfully.. but it looks very old fashioned.. like the Win98 .. how to change the apperance or is there any themes to install??

[cascade9]

Easy to change the appearance (in settings manager).

There are themes as well, look here-

http://xfce-look.org/