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D. BothUsing and Administering Linux: Volume 1https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9618-9_6

6. Using the Xfce Desktop

David Both¹

(1)

Raleigh, NC, USA

Objectives

In this chapter you will learn

Why Xfce is a good desktop to use for this course as well as for regular use
The basic usage and navigation of the Xfce desktop
How to launch programs
Basic usage of the Xfce4 terminal emulator
How to install all current updates as well as some new software
How to use the Settings Manager
How to add program launchers to the bottom panel
How to configure the Xfce desktop

Why Xfce

Xfce seems like an unusual choice for the desktop to use in a Linux course rather ...

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