The graphical desktop environment

Why Xfce

  • Lightweight
  • Fast
  • Stable

The desktop

  • Small memory footprint
  • Low CPU usage
  • Simple, easy to use

Note:

  • Panel 1 at the top
  • Panel 2 as a dock
  • Workspace switcher

The file manager

Note:

  • Thunar

Stability

xfce4-terminal emulator

Configurability

Settings Manager

Getting started

Note:

  • GUI login screen

Login

If asked, use default config.

Note:

  • dnf-dragora will kick in

Exploring the Xfce desktop

Experiment 6-1: Disable the screensaver

Settings Manager

Adding launchers to Panel 2

Experiment 6-2: Add launchers to Panel 2

Preferred applications

Experiment 6-3: Set preferred applications

Note:

  • in Settings Manager

Desktop appearance

Note:

  • Index

Appearance

Experiment 6-4: Change the desktop appearance

Multiple desktops

Virtual desktops/workspaces

Experiment 6-5: Use multiple desktops

Installing updates

Experiment 6-6: Install updates

Summary