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[Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for unix-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and lightweight, while still being visually appealing and easy to use. ~-[[DebianWiki/EditorGuide#translation|Translation(s)]]: English - [[pt_BR/Xfce|Brasileiro]] - [[fr/Xfce|Français]] - [[it/Xfce|Italiano]] - [[ko/Xfce|한국어]] - [[ru/Xfce|Русский]] - [[sv/Xfce|Svenska]] - [[es/Xfce|Español]] - [[zh_CN/Xfce|简体中文]]-~
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Xfce 4 is a complete rewrite of the previous version. It's based on the GTK+ toolkit version 2. Xfce 4 has a radically different architecture from Xfce 3. It embodies the traditional UNIX philosophy of modularity and re-usability. All of Xfce 4's core components have been written from scratch in order to fit into the new architecture. ----
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Another priority of Xfce 4 is adhereance to standards, specifically those defined at freedesktop.org. This allows Xfce 4 to seamlessly interoperate with programs written for other desktop environments, if those programs follow the specified standards. || {{https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Xfce_logo.svg|Xfce Logo (GPLv2)|width=200}} || {{https://screenshots.debian.net/screenshots/000/018/423/large.png|Xfce Logo (GPLv2|height=200)}} ||
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Xfce 4 consists of a number of components that together provide the full functionality of the desktop environment. They are packaged separately and you can pick and choose from the available packages to create the best personal working environment.
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Xfce is all free software. The separate components are released under either the BSD license, the GNU LGPL or the GNU GPL (see the section called “Copyright and Licences for details).  . '''[[WikiPedia:Xfce|Xfce]]''' is a lightweight [[DesktopEnvironment|desktop environment]] for Unix-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and lightweight, while still being visually appealing and easy to use.
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See also: Xfce consists of a number of components that together provide the full functionality of a desktop environment. They are packaged separately and you can pick and choose from the available packages to create the best personal working environment.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XFce One of Xfce's priorities is adherence to standards, specifically those defined at freedesktop.org. This allows Xfce to seamlessly interoperate with programs written for other desktop environments, if those programs follow the specified standards.

Xfce is based on [[GTK|GTK+]] version 2 (like [[Gnome|Gnome 2]]).


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== Installation ==

=== Install a new Debian system with Xfce ===

During [[DebianInstaller|Debian installation]], select `Xfce desktop environment` at the [[https://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/ch06s03#pkgsel|Selecting and Installing Software]] installation step.


Alternatively, at the [[DebianInstaller|Debian Installer]] boot prompt, press the `Tab` key to edit the command line, then add `desktop=xfce`.

For a complete rundown refer to the [[DebianDesktopHowTo|Debian Desktop Howto]].


=== Run Debian Live with Xfce ===

A [[DebianLive|Debian live system]] with Xfce is available at https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current-live/amd64/iso-hybrid/


=== Install Xfce in an already installed system ===

You can install Xfce as the only desktop environment on your computer, or alongside another desktop environment. Your [[DisplayManager|display manager]] should allow you to select the appropriate desktop before logging in.

To install the full Xfce desktop environment and utilities, [[PackageManagement#Installing.2C_removing.2C_upgrading_software|install]] the [[DebianPkg:xfce4]] package.

You can also [[https://wiki.debian.org/Software#Finding_Software|search]] for packages using the `xfce4` search term. The "main" Xfce packages are:


 * [[DebianPkg:thunar]] - File Manager for Xfce
 * [[DebianPkg:xfdesktop4]] - xfce desktop background, icons and root menu manager
 * [[DebianPkg:xfwm4]] - window manager of the Xfce project
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-panel]] - panel for Xfce4 desktop environment
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-settings]] - graphical application for managing Xfce settings
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-power-manager]] - power manager for Xfce desktop
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-session]] - Xfce4 Session Manager
 * [[DebianPkg:xfconf]] - utilities for managing settings in Xfce
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-notifyd]] - simple, visually-appealing notification daemon for Xfce


Xfce also provides utilities that are frequently used on a personal computer:

 * [[DebianPkg:mousepad]] - simple Xfce oriented text editor
 * [[DebianPkg:ristretto]] - lightweight picture-viewer for the Xfce desktop environment
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-taskmanager]] - process manager for the Xfce4 Desktop Environment
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-screenshooter]] - screenshots utility for Xfce
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-terminal]] - Xfce terminal emulator
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-notes]] - Notes application for the Xfce4 desktop
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-goodies]] - enhancements for the Xfce4 Desktop Environment
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-appfinder]] - Application finder for the Xfce4 Desktop Environment
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-clipman]] - clipboard history utility
 * [[DebianPkg:xfwm4-themes]] - Theme files for xfwm4
 * [[DebianPkg:xfburn]] - CD-burner application for Xfce Desktop Environment
 * [[DebianPkg:orage]] - Calendar for Xfce Desktop Environment

The Xfce panel provides a window list, application launchers/menus, a clock, and can be extended using many plugins/applets:

 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-whiskermenu-plugin]] - Alternate menu plugin for the Xfce desktop environment
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-indicator-plugin]] - plugin to display information from applications in the Xfce4 panel
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-pulseaudio-plugin]] - Xfce4 panel plugin to control pulseaudio
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-battery-plugin]] - battery monitor plugin for the Xfce4 panel
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-power-manager-plugins]] - power manager plugins for Xfce panel
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-clipman-plugin]] - clipboard history plugin for Xfce panel
 * [[DebianPkg:xfce4-datetime-plugin]] - date and time plugin for the Xfce4 panel
 * And many more. See [[DebianPkg:xfce4-genmon-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-linelight-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-mailwatch-plugin]] , [[DebianPkg:xfce4-messenger-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-mount-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-mpc-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-netload-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-notes-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-places-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-quicklauncher-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-radio-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-screenshooter-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-sensors-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-smartbookmark-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-systemload-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-timer-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-verve-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-wavelan-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-weather-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-wmdock-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-xkb-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-cpufreq-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-cpugraph-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-dict]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-diskperf-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-equake-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-fsguard-plugin]], [[DebianPkg:xfce4-hdaps]]


== Run Xfce ==

=== From a display manager ===

Select Xfce from your [[DisplayManager|display manager]] (desktop login screen).

Most display managers will detect Xfce automatically. For the [[DebianPkg:slim]] display manager, edit `/etc/slim.conf` and set `login_cmd exec ck-launch-session /bin/bash -login /etc/X11/Xsession %session`

=== From the console ===

On Debian 9 and before, to start Xfce from the console:

 * '''no''' `~/.xinitrc` file must be present
 * the `~/.xsession` file must contain: `exec ck-launch-session startxfce4`.
 * install the [[DebianPkg:libpam-ck-connector]] package
 * in `/etc/pam.d/common-session`, '''before''' `pam_ck_connector.so`, insert `session optional pam_loginuid.so`

See the [[DebianMan:startx|startx manual page]] for more information.


== Troubleshooting ==

'''I see [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_tearing|screen tearing]]:''' Try disabling [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compositing_window_manager|compositing]] in `Window manager` settings.

== External Links ==

 * [[https://www.xfce.org|Xfce Desktop Environment - Official website]]
 * [[WikiPedia:Xfce|Xfce - Wikipedia]]
 * [[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xfce|Xfce - ArchWiki]]
 * [[ircs://irc.freenode.net/xfce|#xfce]] - [[IRC]] channel
 * Bugs: [[DebianBug:xfce4|Debian BTS]], [[https://bugzilla.xfce.org/|Xfce bugzilla]]
 * [[Teams/DebianXfceGroup]] - The Debian Xfce packaging team


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Xfce Logo (GPLv2)

Xfce Logo (GPLv2

  • Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for Unix-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and lightweight, while still being visually appealing and easy to use.

Xfce consists of a number of components that together provide the full functionality of a desktop environment. They are packaged separately and you can pick and choose from the available packages to create the best personal working environment.

One of Xfce's priorities is adherence to standards, specifically those defined at freedesktop.org. This allows Xfce to seamlessly interoperate with programs written for other desktop environments, if those programs follow the specified standards.

Xfce is based on GTK+ version 2 (like Gnome 2).


Installation

Install a new Debian system with Xfce

During Debian installation, select Xfce desktop environment at the Selecting and Installing Software installation step.

Alternatively, at the Debian Installer boot prompt, press the Tab key to edit the command line, then add desktop=xfce.

For a complete rundown refer to the Debian Desktop Howto.

Run Debian Live with Xfce

A Debian live system with Xfce is available at https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current-live/amd64/iso-hybrid/

Install Xfce in an already installed system

You can install Xfce as the only desktop environment on your computer, or alongside another desktop environment. Your display manager should allow you to select the appropriate desktop before logging in.

To install the full Xfce desktop environment and utilities, install the xfce4 package.

You can also search for packages using the xfce4 search term. The "main" Xfce packages are:

Xfce also provides utilities that are frequently used on a personal computer:

The Xfce panel provides a window list, application launchers/menus, a clock, and can be extended using many plugins/applets:

Run Xfce

From a display manager

Select Xfce from your display manager (desktop login screen).

Most display managers will detect Xfce automatically. For the slim display manager, edit /etc/slim.conf and set login_cmd exec ck-launch-session /bin/bash -login /etc/X11/Xsession %session

From the console

On Debian 9 and before, to start Xfce from the console:

  • no ~/.xinitrc file must be present

  • the ~/.xsession file must contain: exec ck-launch-session startxfce4.

  • install the libpam-ck-connector package

  • in /etc/pam.d/common-session, before pam_ck_connector.so, insert session   optional  pam_loginuid.so

See the startx manual page for more information.

Troubleshooting

I see screen tearing: Try disabling compositing in Window manager settings.


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