diff --git a/sources/tech/20221116.0 ⭐️⭐️ How to Install GNOME Desktop Environment in Linux Mint.md b/sources/tech/20221116.0 ⭐️⭐️ How to Install GNOME Desktop Environment in Linux Mint.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5a87ca942c --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20221116.0 ⭐️⭐️ How to Install GNOME Desktop Environment in Linux Mint.md @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ +[#]: subject: "How to Install GNOME Desktop Environment in Linux Mint" +[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/install-gnome-linux-mint/" +[#]: author: "Sagar Sharma https://itsfoss.com/author/sagar/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +How to Install GNOME Desktop Environment in Linux Mint +====== + +Linux Mint is an excellent Linux distribution, especially for beginners. + +I like that it stays on the familiar Ubuntu/Debian front and yet it does several things [better than Ubuntu][1]. One of them is that it doesn’t push Snaps down my throat. + +However, I am not a fan of the Cinnamon desktop as I never really liked the Windows XP or 7’s default setup either. + +As I was looking for the stability that Linux Mint offered with the ability to use GNOME and here’s what I got in the end: + +![install gnome in linux mint][2] + +Nothing too fancy but this is my Linux Mint 21 running GNOME 42.5. + +And if you want to install GNOME on Linux Mint, this guide is for you. + +### Things to know before installing GNOME on Linux Mint + +You really should have good enough reasons to install GNOME on Mint. If you are just feeling experimental, try it in a virtual machine. I performed this tutorial with [Linux Mint installed in VirtualBox][3]. + +The thing about installing a desktop environment other than the one provided by the distribution is that the removal part complicates the matter. + +Cinnamon uses some GNOME elements. If you decide to remove GNOME later, it may impact some parts of Cinnamon. + +This could be a cause of panic for inexperienced users. Of course, reinstalling the Cinnamon desktop from the TTY screen could be a possible solution here. + +The gist of all this is that if you easily get spooked and don’t like troubleshooting, you should not do these ‘experiments’ on your main computer. + +With that aside, let’s see the simple procedure of getting GNOME on Linux Mint. + +### Install GNOME Desktop Environment in Linux Mint + +Here you have two options. Either you can go with a complete GNOME desktop which includes all the GNOME utilities, or you can go with the stripped-down version having the least amount of GNOME packages. + +And I will be covering both. + +To **install GNOME with the least amount of GNOME utilities,** you’d have to install a package named `vanilla-GNOME` using the given command: + +``` +sudo apt install vanilla-gnome-desktop +``` + +And **if you want to have a complete GNOME experience**, you can simply install the `gnome` package: + +``` +sudo apt install gnome +``` + +Once you execute any of the two shown commands, you will be asked to choose the preferred display manager in the next step. + +![choose display manager][4] + +`gdm3` is a display manager for the GNOME desktop while Linux Mint uses `lightdm` by default and both should work just fine, but I will suggest you go with gdm3 to have the complete GNOME experience. + +#### Switching to GNOME + +Once done, log out and hit enter once, and there you’d see a small gear icon. From here, choose GNOME: + +![choose gnome while logging in][5] + +And now, you have GNOME with Linux Mint as a base! + +#### Bonus Tip: How to Apply Themes with consistency + +You can use that Cinnamon themes, but most of them don’t work as expected, so I will recommend using GNOME themes such as Adwaita to have consistency around the desktop. + +For me, the default fonts do not work at all, and I prefer something close to what Fedora offers. So open GNOME tweaks from the system menu and make changes as shown: + +![change fonts in ubuntu to have vanilla gnome experience][6] + +Here’s what I have used: + +- **Cantarell Regular (11)** for both interface and document text. +- **Noto Sans Mono Regular (13)** for monospace text. +- **Cantarell Bold (11)** for window titles. + +And it turned out to be far better than the default Ubuntu font scheme. + +Since you have GNOME, you can use our detailed guide on installing and [changing GNOME themes on Linux][7] to make it as your heart desires. + +### Wrapping Up + +As you can see, installing GNOME on Linux Mint is quite simple. And as I mentioned earlier, the removal part could complicate things as it has the possibility of removing some GNOME packages required by Cinnamon. + +What is powering your main machine right now? I’m on Pop!_OS. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/install-gnome-linux-mint/ + +作者:[Sagar Sharma][a] +选题:[lkxed][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/sagar/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-vs-ubuntu/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/install-gnome-in-linux-mint.png +[3]: https://itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint-in-virtualbox/ +[4]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/choose-display-manager.png +[5]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/choose-gnome-while-logging-in.png +[6]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/change-fonts-in-ubuntu-to-have-vanilla-gnome-experience.png +[7]: https://itsfoss.com/install-switch-themes-gnome-shell/