On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 10:36:40AM -0400, André Allavena wrote: > Dear list, > > Is there a meta package corresponding to the high level "desktop" > package that one has the choice to install when doing a complete, > froms scratch install?
You could do a couple of things. You could rerun 'tasksel' which is the program that is run during installation that allows you to pick high level options like "desktop" or "server". That gets you both gnome and kde (I believe). or you could install one of the following meta-packages: gnome -- the gnome2 desktop environment (somewhat mac-like, simpler interfaces, tends to hide a lot of the control from the user with the idea to make it easier to use.) kde -- the kde desktop environment (sort of windows-like, but much more powerful. a slick sophisticated interface with many readily apparent configuration options allowing easy customization) xfce4 -- my current favorite, the xfce desktop. This looks a little bit like gnome, but is MUCH lighterweight and is pretty responsive. there may be more, but that should get you started. note the above descriptions are my opinion only and should not really be trusted. :) A > > I didn't install it, and would rather install a meta meta desktop > package rather than go and select everything by hand. > > Thanks > André > > > > -- > André Allavena > Post-Doctoral Fellow > David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science > University of Waterloo, ON, Canada > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
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