Last week I decided to try LXDE (Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment) on my Karmic Koala. Here is the overview & how to install LXDE on Ubuntu.
The "Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment" is an extremely fast-performing and energy-saving desktop environment.
Why use LXDE?
LXDE uses less CPU and less RAM than other environments. It is especially designed for cloud computers with low hardware specifications, such as, netbooks, mobile devices (e.g. MIDs) or older computers. Here is System Monitor comparison during my test:
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| LXDE Session |
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| Gnome Session |
How to install?
Add LXDE launchpad ppa
- Open Terminal & paste these lines [karmic]:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:lxde/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install lxde
Done
How to use LXDE session?
- After successful installation logout your gnome session.
- Click on your user account
- Select LXDE from Session at bottom panel before you enter your password. [see image]
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| Session: LXDE |
Unistall?
For complete unistall
- Open Terminal & use this command:
sudo apt-get autoremove lxde
