In this How to install Gnome Desktop on Manjaro 18 Linux tutorial you will learn:
- How to install Gnome Desktop on Manjaro 18.
- How to switch to Gnome Desktop on Manjaro 18.
Software Requirements and Conventions Used
Category | Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used |
---|---|
System | Manjaro Linux 18 |
Software | N/A |
Other | Privileged access to your Linux system as root or via the sudo command. |
Conventions | # - requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command $ - requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user |
How to install GNOME Desktop on Manjaro 18 Linux step by step instructions
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- Open up the terminal. How to open terminal depends on your installed desktop environment. On the default
xfce4
desktop pressALT+F2
, typexfce4-terminal
and pressENTER
. - Update the package repository index:
$ sudo pacman -Syy
- Install GNOME packages by executing the
pacman
command:$ sudo pacman -S gnome-extra gdm manjaro-gnome-assets manjaro-gdm-theme manjaro-settings-manager
When prompted pressENTER
to install all members or selectively choose by entering relevant GNOME extra member number. Recommended action is to install all.
Furthermore, themanjaro-gnome-settings
will be in conflict with your current desktop settings. Answery
when prompted to remove current Manjaro settings. - Once the GNOME desktop installation is completed switch to the native GNOME display manager GDM by executing the following command:
$ sudo systemctl -f enable gdm.service
- Reboot your Manjaro 18 Linux system
- If you have auto-login enabled log out and select the
GNOME
desktop as your default Manjaro Linux desktop environment. - Enter login credentials and press the
Sign In
button. You should now be welcomed by the GHOME desktop.