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How to Install Awesome Desktop on Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa LTS Easy Guide

January 15, 2016 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Install Awesome on Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install and Quick Start with the Awesome Desktop in Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa 32/64-bit Cinnamon/Mate/Kde/Xfce Desktop.

And the Awesome for Mint Rosa Desktop Dispose Out-of-Box of an Amazing Range of Quick Switching Tiled Layouts to Make your Work Pleasantly Easier.

Moreover, Awesome is a Highly Configurable in LUA, Next Generation Framework Window Manager for X.

It is primarly targeted at Power Users, Developers and any people dealing with every day computing tasks and who want to have Fine-Grained Control on theirs Graphical Environment.

Here are some Key Features of Awesome:

  • Dynamic Tiling: Awesome uses a dynamic tiling layout, which means windows are automatically tiled to fill available space on the screen without manual resizing. This can improve productivity by maximizing screen real estate.
  • Lua Configuration: Awesome is configured and extended using the Lua programming language. This allows users to customize nearly every aspect of the window manager, from key bindings to layout algorithms, without needing to modify the source code.
  • Tagging System: Awesome uses a tagging system rather than workspaces or virtual desktops. Each tag represents a set of windows, and users can easily switch between tags to focus on different tasks.
  • Extensibility: Awesome is highly extensible through the use of Lua modules. Users can install and create modules to add new functionality, such as widgets, taskbars, and applets.
  • Keyboard-Centric: Like many tiling window managers, Awesome is designed to be controlled primarily using the keyboard. This can be a significant productivity boost for users who prefer keyboard shortcuts over mouse interactions.
  • Minimalist Interface: Awesome has a minimalist interface by default, with a simple status bar at the top of the screen. However, users can customize the interface extensively to suit their preferences.
  • Active Development: Awesome is actively developed and has a dedicated community of users and developers who contribute to its ongoing improvement. New features and enhancements are regularly added to the project.

On the How to Install Awesome on Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa Bottom Links to Guide on Installing Google-Chrome on Linux Mint.

Install Awesome on Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa - Featured
  1. Open a Command Line Terminal window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Install Awesome on Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa - Open Terminal

    In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

  2. Installing Awesome Desktop

    sudo apt-get install awesome awesome-extra

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

  3. Log-Out to Log-In into the Awesome Desktop.

    Switch the Desktop Session to Awesome on Login

    Install Awesome on Linux Mint 16 Petra - Switch Desktop Session to Awesome

    How to Disable Automatic Login on Linux Mint

    Linux Mint Disable Auto-Login
  4. Awesome Desktop Quick Start with Initial SetUp

    How to Use Awesome Desktop

    Install Awesome on Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa - Windows Layout

  5. How to Install Google-Chrome Web Browser in Linux-Mint:
    Installing Google-Chrome Web Browser on Linux Mint Distro.

    Install Awesome Desktop on Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa - Awesome Desktop Wallpaper