Installing the LXDE environment on Kali Linux

LXDE is one of the most common free desktop environments for Linux operating systems and is suitable for computers with limited RAM and weak CPU. Some owners of the Kali distribution want to install this environment on their platform as primary or secondary. Below we would like to see step by step how to perform this task.

Installing LXDE on Kali Linux

Along with the change in appearance, user gets many additional benefits and unique applications from LXDE. That is why it is so in demand. If you haven't installed the operating system yet, look for a predesigned version of this environment, which is enabled to download on the official Kali Linux web portal. You just need to pay attention to the fact that the bit depth of the platform will be 64 bits.

Paso 1: download the necessary components

The first step is always to load all the components of the desktop environment. This includes appearance items, various additional proprietary programs and configurations. Standard installation is done on the console as follows:

1. Open the menu and run “Terminal”.finding it in the list of utilities.
2. Enter the command apt-get install lxde-core lxde kali-defaults kali-root-login desktop-baseand then press the key Entered.
3. Confirm the addition of new files and increase the occupied disk space by typing the letter D When asked.
4. Wait for the components to finish downloading and unpacking. The speed of the task depends on the Internet and the capacity of your PC.
5. When I finish, make sure to restart the operating system using any convenient method, as the command --reboot. Only then will the changes take effect.

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Paso 2: login and configure

If you already had a desktop environment on Kali Linux before installing LXDE, you will have to choose the one you want to start from a list. At the same time of this, there are other system configurations, so we suggest you read the following instructions.

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2. Click on the LXDE bookmark and then log into your account.
3. We suggest that you open the console and type update-alternatives --config x-session-manager.
4. This will open a selection menu where you can switch between the shells and designate any of them as the default.
5. Then go to “Appearance Settings” through the section “Choices”. on the menu.
6. Here are many useful items that enable you to select a suitable interface design.

Paso 3: erase the previous environment

If you don't want to delete the old graphical shell, skip this step and switch to LXDE. Despite this, other users are encouraged to use one of the following commands:

• Cinnamon – apt-get remove cinnamon
• Xfce – apt-get remove xfce4 xfce4-places-plugin xfce4-goodies
• gnome – apt-get remove gnome-core
• PARTNER – apt-get remove mate-core
• WHERE – apt-get remove kde-plasma-desktop kde-plasma-netbook kde-standard

They will help clear the system from the now popular environments. In case you have another desktop environment, check the official documentation to find the uninstall command. Confirm cleanup notifications during uninstall and make sure to restart operating system when done.

LXDE Troubleshooting

Sometimes, users encounter errors or malfunctions when upgrading to the LXDE shell. Most of the time they happen after updating Kali Linux, so you need to fix the build itself, what to do next:

1. Write the command apt-get purge kali-linux-fulland then press the key Entered.
2. Confirm the action.
3. When a new entry line appears, insert apt-get install kali-linux-full.
4. Wait for the package configuration to complete.
5. Restart the system with the command --reboot.

If you encounter an error installing the environment through the console, read the problem description carefully, since the text generally includes a method to solve it. If you find other problems, consult the official documentation of the environment or the operating system itself. To delete all files related to LXDE the following command apt-get remove lxde-core lxde.

At the same time from LXDE, there are several other similar and improved desktop environments that can be a great replacement for the main shell or act as a complementary one. In the next post you will find a summary of all of them and you will be able to examine the advantages of each one.

Read more: Graphical shells for the Linux desktop

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