Unix OpenBSD 5.6 How to Install and Run the Xfce 4 Desktop Easy Guide

Installing Xfce 4 Desktop on OpenBSD 5.6

The Unix Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install, SetUp and Run the Xfce 4 Desktop on a Unix OpenBSD 5.6 i386/amd64 System.

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.

OpenBSD is well known for its Security Features:

• Security-related APIs & Warning when Unsafe string manipulation Functions

• Memory Protection

• Cryptography and randomization

1. Open a Command Line Session

2. How to Set the Packages Repository Mirror.

   OpenBSD Find Packages Repository

   The Link Contains a Quick Guide to Find the Exact URL Needed to Looking-For and Installing New Packages on OpenBSD

3. Installing the Xfce 4 Desktop

   sudo su

   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo

   pkg_add -v xfce

4. OpenBSD Easy SetUp to Run the Xfce 4 Windows Manager.

   OpenBSD Running Xfce 4

   The Link Contains a Quick Tip about How to SetUp OpenBSD for Running the Xfce Windows Manager

5. How to SetUp OpenBSD to Boot Directly Into Xfce 4.

   OpenBSD Display-Manager SetUp

   The Link Contains a Quick Tip about How to SetUp OpenBSD for Booting Directly into the Desktop