Desktop Environment
elementary OS Freya: Overview, Features, and Installation
A complete look at elementary OS Freya — built on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS — covering the Pantheon desktop, Slingshot launcher, Wingpanel, installation walkthrough, and power-user tweaks.
How to Upgrade Xfce 4.10 to Xfce 4.12 in Xubuntu 14.04 and 14.10
Step-by-step guide to upgrading from Xfce 4.10 to Xfce 4.12 in Xubuntu 14.04 and 14.10 using a PPA — covering new features, configuration backup, installation, and troubleshooting.
How to Install Enlightenment E20 Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 14.04/14.10
Step-by-step guide to installing the Enlightenment E20 desktop environment on Ubuntu 14.04 and 14.10 — covering PPA setup, EFL libraries, Terminology terminal, Enlightenment configuration, and resolving common build and display issues.
How to Install LXQt 0.7.0 in Ubuntu 14.04 and Derivatives
Complete guide to installing LXQt 0.7.0 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr — covering the LXDE and Razor-Qt merger, PPA setup, first-run configuration, and performance comparison with LXDE.
How to Install Cinnamon 2.2 in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Step-by-step guide to installing Cinnamon 2.2 desktop environment in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr — including PPA setup, session switching, theme configuration, Nemo file manager, and troubleshooting display issues.
How to Install Cinnamon 1.8 Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 13.04
Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring the Cinnamon 1.8 desktop environment on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, including theming and customisation tips.
Easy Way to Install Xfce 4.10 Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 12.04
A straightforward guide to installing Xfce 4.10 on Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin via PPA — covering why Xfce is worth trying, the installation process, panel customisation, and how it compares to Unity and GNOME.
Install elementary Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
How to install the elementary desktop environment (Pantheon shell components) in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS — covering PPA setup, Plank dock, Slingshot launcher, WingPanel, Pantheon Files, and configuring the desktop for daily use.