Configure XFCE on Arch Linux

1. How do I enable Xfce on Arch Linux?
2. How install Xfce Arch Linux?
3. How do I configure Xfce?
4. Do I need XORG for XFCE?
5. Which is better KDE or XFCE?
6. Where are themes stored Arch Linux?
7. How do I install XFWM?
8. How do I install XFCE icons?
9. Which is better Gnome or XFCE?
10. Where are Xfce Settings?
11. What display manager does Xfce use?
12. Is XFCE a lightweight?

How do I enable Xfce on Arch Linux?

Everything you need to get a fully functional XFCE4 Desktop Environment on Arch Linux is in the official package repository of Arch Linux. All you have to do is install the required packages with pacman package manager. Press 'y' and then press <Enter> to continue.

How install Xfce Arch Linux?

To install and use a theme, follow these steps:

1. Extract the theme in ~/.local/share/themes. ...
2. Make sure the theme contains the following file: ~/.local/share/themes/<theme_name>/gtk-2.0/gtkrc.
3. Select the theme in the User Interface Settings (Xfce 4.4.x) or in the Appearance Settings (Xfce 4.6.x)

How do I configure Xfce?

What to Know

1. Add a panel: Go to Applications > Settings > Panel > + (plus sign) and select from options for XFCE.
2. Add a launcher: Right-click panel > Add New Items > Launcher > Add > Close. Right-click launcher > Properties > +. Select an app > Add.
3. Change the XFCE theme: Go to Settings > Appearance. Select a theme.

Do I need XORG for XFCE?

Yes, you will need Xorg.

Which is better KDE or XFCE?

As for XFCE, I found it too unpolished and more simple than it should. KDE is by far better than anything else (including any OS) in my opinion. ... All three are quite customizable but gnome is quite heavy on the system while xfce is the lightest out of the three.

Where are themes stored Arch Linux?

Setting themes

Themes are stored globally under /usr/share/plank/themes/ or locally under ~/.

How do I install XFWM?

Howto install xfwm4 themes (window borders)

1. Download your archive and unzip it. tar zxvf mytheme.tar.gz.
2. become root. su &#91;enter root passwort&#93;
3. copy the theme you've downloaded into the xfwm4 theme folder. ...
4. choose the theme from the xfce settings dialog with a click on the settings icon in the panel and then a click on Window Manager.

How do I install XFCE icons?

To install an Xfce theme or icon set manually, do the following:

1. Download the archive.
2. Extract it with the right click of your mouse.
3. Create the . icons and . themes folders in your home directory. ...
4. Move the extracted theme folders to the ~/. theme folder and the extracted icons to the ~/. icons folder.

Which is better Gnome or XFCE?

GNOME shows 6.7% of CPU used by the user, 2.5 by the system and 799 MB ram while below Xfce shows 5.2% for CPU by the user, 1.4 by the system and 576 MB ram. The difference is smaller than in the previous example but Xfce retains performance superiority.

Where are Xfce Settings?

Settings are stored in XML files in ~/. config/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml/ which can be edited by hand.

What display manager does Xfce use?

LightDM. LightDM is the default display manager for Edubuntu, Xubuntu and Mythbuntu since 11.10 release, for Lubuntu since 12.04 release, for Kubuntu beginning with 12.10 until 15.04 for Linux Mint[14] and Antergos. LightDM starts the X servers, user sessions and greeter (login screen).

Is XFCE a lightweight?

Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly.