The objective of this guide is to install LXQt desktop as an alternative desktop environment for Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Desktop/Server Linux. One of the features of LXQt is that it has comparatively low resource requirements and works well with the sddm display manager.
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In this tutorial you will learn:
- How to install LXQt desktop
- How to switch to SDDM display manager
- How to login to LXQt desktop
Software Requirements and Conventions Used
| Category | Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used |
|---|---|
| System | Installed Ubuntu 20.04 or upgraded Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa |
| Software | LXQt |
| 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 |
Installing LXQt desktop on Ubuntu 20.04 step by step instructions
- Execute the following command to begin the LXQt desktop installation:
$ sudo apt install lxqt sddm
👁 LXQt desktop installation command on Ubuntu 20.04
LXQt desktop installation command on Ubuntu 20.04👁 Wait for apt command to complete the LXQt desktop installation
Wait foraptcommand to complete the LXQt desktop installation - Reboot your Ubuntu 20.04 system:
- Select Desktop session as
LXQt Desktop:👁 Select LXQt Desktop, enter your password and hit login button
SelectLXQt Desktop, enter your password and hit login button
