In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing GNOME, one of the most popular desktop environments, on both Ubuntu and CentOS. Whether you're looking to give your system a more user-friendly interface or you want to experience GNOME’s sleek design, we have you covered. Follow these easy steps and transform your Linux experience.
Installing GNOME on Ubuntu
Ubuntu users, rejoice! GNOME comes pre-installed on most versions of Ubuntu, but if you want to install or reinstall GNOME, it's an easy process. Let's ensure that your system is ready before diving into the installation. Follow these steps, and you'll be up and running in no time.
1. Update Your Package Lists
Before installing any software, it’s important to update your system. This ensures that you have the latest versions of available packages. Open a terminal and run the following commands to ensure your system is up-to-date:
2. Install GNOME Desktop Environment
Once your system is updated, it’s time to install the GNOME desktop environment. To do this, run the following command in your terminal. This will install all the packages necessary for GNOME to work smoothly on your system:
After the installation finishes, you may be prompted to select the default display manager. Choose gdm3 for GNOME.
3. Restart Your Computer
Once everything is set up, restart your computer to load GNOME. When you log in again, select GNOME from the login screen if it’s not already set as the default. Enjoy your new GNOME desktop!
Installing GNOME on CentOS
CentOS is another great Linux distribution, widely used for servers but also popular as a desktop environment. Here’s how you can install GNOME on CentOS. Whether you’re using CentOS 7 or CentOS 8, the steps are straightforward.
1. Update Your System
Just like with Ubuntu, the first step is to update your system to ensure that you have the latest package lists. Open a terminal and run the following command:
2. Install GNOME Desktop
Now that your system is up-to-date, it’s time to install GNOME. On CentOS, GNOME can be installed using the following command:
Once the installation finishes, you can start GNOME by rebooting your system. Use the following command:
3. Logging into GNOME
After restarting your system, when you reach the login screen, select GNOME as your session, if it is not already set as default. Enjoy using GNOME on CentOS!
