How do I get Xfce on Arch Linux?
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How do I get Xfce on Arch Linux?
Follow the steps:
- Update packages on Arch Linux. Open a terminal and run the following command to update the packages. $ sudo pacman –Syu.
- Now install xfce4 using pacman package manager. Xfce4-goodies group contains additional tools like mousepad editor. $ sudo pacman -S xfce4 xfce4-goodies.
- Restart the system.
Where are Xfce themes stored?
XFCE themes are available at xfce-look.org. Xfwm themes are stored in /usr/share/themes/theme_name/xfwm4 , and set in Settings > Window Manager. GTK themes are stored in /usr/share/themes/theme_name/gtk-2.0 and /usr/share/themes/theme_name/gtk-3.0 and are set in Settings > Appearance.
How do I install Xfce themes?
To install and use a theme, follow these steps:
- Extract the theme in ~/.local/share/themes.
- Make sure the theme contains the following file: ~/.local/share/themes//gtk-2.0/gtkrc.
- Select the theme in the User Interface Settings (Xfce 4.4.x) or in the Appearance Settings (Xfce 4.6.x)
How do I change my gnome theme Arch?
GNOME 3 has the light theme set on by default. You can change to a dark theme from the Appearances tab. Go to the section labeled Applications, which has a list box. Click on the list box and pick a dark theme of your choice.
How do I change the window manager in Xfce?
The easiest way I found to permanently change the default window manager is:
- Download your desired WM.
- Then go: system tools > preferences > startup applications.
- Then click “add”.
- If you wanted, for example, to change your default WM to metacity, at “name” put “metacity” and at “command” put “metacity –replace”.
How do I change from Xfce to 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.
