XFCE

XFCE (Desktop Environment)

botond published March 2024, 05, Thu - 16:00 time
XFCE is a lightweight, modular desktop environment developed for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Its purpose is to ensure fast and energy-saving operation, while remaining easily customizable and user-friendly. XFCE is an ideal choice for older machines or for those looking for a minimalist but fully featured desktop environment.

Installing Debian 12 (Bookworm) in UEFI mode with XFCE desktop environment and Calamares installer

botond published 2024/02/17, Sat - 07:21 time
In this detailed, step-by-step guide, we will show you how to install the Debian 12 (Bookworm) operating system in UEFI mode with the lightweight and fast XFCE desktop environment. We will use the user-friendly Calamares installer available in Debian Live for installation. The guide will guide you from downloading the appropriate ISO image and creating a bootable USB drive to booting the system for the first time. We will put special emphasis on manual partitioning, where we will create the EFI, root, and swap partitions required for modern UEFI systems in detail. The entire process is illustrated with plenty of screenshots so that even novice users can follow the steps with confidence. By the end of the guide, you will have a fully functional, stable, and ready-to-use Debian 12 system.