REI3 is a free, open-source graphical user interface for Linux. It's designed to be simple, minimal, and customizable, allowing users to easily create a Linux desktop environment tailored to their needs and preferences. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing REI3 on MXLinux Latest.
Before we get started, make sure your MXLinux system is up-to-date by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
The first step in the installation process is to add the REI3 repository to your system. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo sh -c "echo 'deb http://repo.rei3.io/deb/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/rei3.list"
Next, you need to import the REI3 repository key to ensure that the packages you download from the repository are authentic and not tampered with. Use the following command to import the key:
wget -qO - https://repo.rei3.io/deb/public.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
Now that the REI3 repository has been added and the key has been imported, update your system's package list using the following command:
sudo apt update
With the REI3 repository added and your system up-to-date, it's time to install REI3. Use the following command to install it:
sudo apt install rei3
The installation process may take a few minutes to complete, so be patient.
Once the installation is complete, you need to configure REI3 to start automatically when you log in to your MXLinux system. To do this, open a terminal and run the following command:
echo "export XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP=rei3\nexport XDG_SESSION_DESKTOP=rei3" >> ~/.xprofile
Finally, restart your MXLinux system for the changes to take effect. When your system restarts, you should see the REI3 login screen. Enter your login credentials and enjoy the simplicity and elegance of the REI3 desktop environment on your MXLinux system.
That's it! You have successfully installed REI3 on your MXLinux Latest system.
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