How To Use Different Desktop Environments in Ubuntu

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.

1. Which desktop environment does Ubuntu use?
2. How do I add a new desktop in Ubuntu?
3. How do I switch between XFCE and Gnome?
4. What desktop environment does Ubuntu 18.04 use?
5. Which version of Ubuntu is best?
6. Which is the lightest version of Ubuntu?
7. How do I know which desktop environment is installed?
8. What desktop does Ubuntu 20.04 use?
9. Can I install KDE on Ubuntu?
10. Which desktop environment is best for Kali Linux?
11. Which is better Gnome or KDE?
12. Which is better gdm3 or LightDM?

Which desktop environment does Ubuntu use?

Lubuntu is a light, fast, and modern Ubuntu flavor using LXQt as its default desktop environment.

How do I add a new desktop in Ubuntu?

Here's how to install KDE on Ubuntu:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Issue the command sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop.
3. Type your sudo password and hit Enter.
4. Accept any dependencies and allow the installation to complete.
5. Log out and log in, choosing your new KDE desktop.

How do I switch between XFCE and Gnome?

Q: I tried Xfce and I really like it but I still would like to switch back to GNOME. How can I do that? A: You can run sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y kali-desktop-gnome in a terminal session. Next time you login you can choose “GNOME” in the session selector in the top right hand corner of the login screen.

What desktop environment does Ubuntu 18.04 use?

Ubuntu now uses GNOME Shell as its default desktop environment. Some of Unity's stranger decisions have been abandoned, too. For example, the window management buttons (minimize, maximize, and close) are back to the top right corner of each window instead of the top left corner.

Which version of Ubuntu is best?

10 Best Ubuntu-based Linux Distributions

• Zorin OS. ...
• POP! OS. ...
• LXLE. ...
• Kubuntu. ...
• Lubuntu. ...
• Xubuntu. ...
• Ubuntu Budgie. As you might have guessed it, Ubuntu Budgie is a fusion of the traditional Ubuntu distribution with the innovative and sleek budgie desktop. ...
• KDE Neon. We earlier featured KDE Neon on an article about the best Linux distros for KDE Plasma 5.

Which is the lightest version of Ubuntu?

LXLE is a lightweight version of Linux based on the Ubuntu LTS (long term support) release. Like Lubuntu, LXLE uses the barebones LXDE desktop environment, but as LTS releases are supported for five years, it emphasizes stability and long-term hardware support.

How do I know which desktop environment is installed?

Once installed, simply type screenfetch in the terminal and it should show the desktop environment version along with other system information.

What desktop does Ubuntu 20.04 use?

Gnome desktop

When you install Ubuntu 20.04 it will come with the default GNOME 3.36 desktop. Gnome 3.36 is full of improvements and results in better performance and a more aesthetically pleasing graphical experience.

Can I install KDE on Ubuntu?

Ubuntu offers several desktop flavors and the KDE version is called Kubuntu. ... If you want to use KDE, you don't necessarily need to remove the present Ubuntu and install Kubuntu from scratch. You can install KDE desktop in your current Ubuntu system and switch between the available desktop environments.

Which desktop environment is best for Kali Linux?

Best desktop environments for Linux distributions

1. KDE. KDE is one of the most popular desktop environments out there. ...
2. MATE. MATE Desktop Environment is based on GNOME 2. ...
3. GNOME. GNOME is arguably the most popular desktop environment out there. ...
4. Cinnamon. ...
5. Budgie. ...
6. LXQt. ...
7. Xfce. ...
8. Deepin.

Which is better Gnome or KDE?

GNOME vs KDE: applications

GNOME and KDE applications share general task related capabilities, but they also have some design differences. KDE applications for example, tend to have more robust functionality than GNOME. ... KDE software is without any question, far more feature rich.

Which is better gdm3 or LightDM?

Ubuntu GNOME uses the gdm3, which is the default GNOME 3. x desktop environment greeter. As its name suggests LightDM is more lightweight than gdm3 and it's also faster. ... The default Slick Greeter in Ubuntu MATE 18.04 also uses LightDM under the hood.