Install Xfce on Arch-Linux 2012/2013
The Tutorial shows you How to Install and SetUp the Lxde Linux Desktop on Arch-Linux 2012/2013 and Current with Systemd Lxdm Display Management.
All Steps are Clearly Delineated Reducing at Minimum the Eventual Choices and Customizations to Make Clearer & Easier the Process.
After if you Have Some Doubt or Need Some More Insight you Should Consult the Official Online Arch-Linux Documentation…
Just Relax & Take the Time of Carefully Reading and Executing the Instructions Contained Here and All should Work Like a Summer Breeze :)
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Prerequisite for Lxde is the XOrg Server Installation & SetUp:
XOrg Installation Arch-Linux -
Installing the Lxde Desktop
su
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo
pacman -Sy lxde gamin
Troubleshooting for failed to commit transaction – invalid or corrupted package:
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Installing some Lxde Utility Programs and Fonts
This Simply to Give a slightly Nicer Use & Feeling to the Lxde Linux Desktop.
pacman -Sy leafpad obconf epdfview ttf-dejavu
Troubleshooting Arch-Linux pacman “Could Not Resolve Host”:
Dhcp Internet Network SetUp -
Enabling Login Into Lxde at Boot
systemctl enable lxdm.service
nano /etc/lxdm/lxdm.conf
Uncomment:
session=/usr/bin/startlxde
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Lxde Desktop SetUp
su <username>
cp /etc/xdg/openbox/menu.xml /etc/xdg/openbox/rc.xml /etc/xdg/openbox/autostart ~/.config/openbox
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Reboot Directly Into Arch-Linux Lxde Desktop .)