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Changing from GNOME to KDE on Manjaro is straightforward.

Changing from GNOME to KDE on Manjaro is straightforward.

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scoopmypoop151
Junior Member
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08-29-2023, 12:18 AM
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Yes, it is possible to change from GNOME to KDE on Manjaro without redownloading the entire system.
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scoopmypoop151
08-29-2023, 12:18 AM #1

Yes, it is possible to change from GNOME to KDE on Manjaro without redownloading the entire system.

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levoyageur92
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08-29-2023, 06:56 PM
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Confirm you understand the process. You can add any desktop environment to Linux if the distribution allows it. Once installed, it will show up during login, letting you pick between options like KDE or Gnome. Running `sudo pacman -S plasma` updates the package list for that environment.
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levoyageur92
08-29-2023, 06:56 PM #2

Confirm you understand the process. You can add any desktop environment to Linux if the distribution allows it. Once installed, it will show up during login, letting you pick between options like KDE or Gnome. Running `sudo pacman -S plasma` updates the package list for that environment.

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Mr_Floobiful
Posting Freak
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08-30-2023, 01:54 AM
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I also discovered Terminal—it’s awesome the vibe of Linux, but this is definitely a steep learning curve (knowledge).
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Mr_Floobiful
08-30-2023, 01:54 AM #3

I also discovered Terminal—it’s awesome the vibe of Linux, but this is definitely a steep learning curve (knowledge).

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eryk123621
Member
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08-30-2023, 05:35 AM
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Gnome and KDE are the graphical interfaces you're referring to, while Gnome seems to be less efficient.
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eryk123621
08-30-2023, 05:35 AM #4

Gnome and KDE are the graphical interfaces you're referring to, while Gnome seems to be less efficient.

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techiseasy
Senior Member
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08-30-2023, 10:03 AM
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Execute the command to install Plasma. (For a desktop-only setup)
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techiseasy
08-30-2023, 10:03 AM #5

Execute the command to install Plasma. (For a desktop-only setup)