Monday, March 25, 2013

How to install and configure Desktop Environment in Linux

redhat-logoHow to install and configure Desktop Environment in Linux

Desktop Environment is not necessary for Server usage, though. But Sometimes installation or using an application requires Desktop Environment, then build Desktop Environment as follows.

Install some packages

[root@dlp ~]# yum -y groupinstall "X Window System"
[root@dlp ~]# 
yum -y groupinstall "Desktop"
[root@dlp ~]# 
yum -y groupinstall "General Purpose Desktop"

Input a command like below after finishing installation of new packages.

[root@dlp ~]# startx
Desktop Environment starts like follows.

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