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This article mainly introduces Ubuntu how to install lightweight LXDE desktop, the article is very detailed, has a certain reference value, interested friends must read it!

LXDE is a lightweight desktop alternative to Unity,GNOME and KDE. It is ideal for an old computer or any system looking for a fast, lightweight system. It is lighter than Xubuntu's XFCE. LXDE includes a basic function that can easily implement a desktop environment. It doesn't have a lot of shiny graphic effects or unnecessary features that make your way.

1. Installation. Run the following command to install Lubuntu's custom LXDE and vanilla LXDE on Ubuntu:

Sudo apt-get install lubuntu-desktop

2. Please use this command to install only vanilla LXDE:sudo apt-get install lxde. You can also give LXDE a rotation by downloading Lubuntu Live CD. Lubuntu is a derivative of Ubuntu and LXDE is installed by default.

3. Start LXDE. Exit after installing any of the packages and select Lubuntu or LXDE session from the login screen.

4. The default settings for each environment are different. They have different themes, wallpaper and panel layouts. For example, the Chromium browser is the default browser for Lubuntu, while Mozilla Firefox is the default browser on Vanilla XFCE. Of course, you can also use any browser you like. This is a customized version of Lubuntu as follows:

5. Here is vanilla LXDE environment:

6. There is also a Lubuntu-netbook environment that uses LXDE's LxLauncher. It replaces the desktop with an application initiator suitable for netbooks.

7. In the lower left corner, you can find typical menu buttons, initiator area and workspace switcher. On the right, you can find a typical notification area, clock and logout button.

8. LXDE uses the PCManFM file manager, which is a lightweight replacement for the Nautilus file manager found in GNOME.

9. Under preferences in the menu, find the Custom appearance utility, where you can customize the theme and appearance settings of LXDE.

You can also right-click the desktop and select Desktop preferences to customize the desktop wallpaper and appearance settings.

Right-click the LXDE panel, and then select "Panel Settings" to customize. From the Panel preferences window, you can change its location based on scan, size, and appearance. You can also switch panels Mini Program and reorder them according to your preferences.

There is also a basic task manager, which can be found under system tools in the menu. It displays the total CPU and memory usage as well as a list of processes. Right-click a process to kill it or change its priority.

When you are finished, click the logout button in the lower right corner of the screen.

If you are looking for a forward-looking desktop environment without abandoning traditional desktop practices, try using Cinnamon.

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