Tutorial: How to Install PaperSpace on OpenSUSE Latest

Introduction

PaperSpace is an open-source desktop environment designed for Linux. It is designed to provide high-quality graphics and features for the everyday user. DedicatedCode has offered PaperSpace, which is available on their website, https://dedicatedcode.com/projects.html. In this tutorial, we will look at the steps to install PaperSpace on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we can start the installation process, we need to ensure that we meet the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

PaperSpace has some dependencies that we need to install before we can proceed with the installation process. Open the terminal and enter the following command:

sudo zypper install -y libxcb-xkb1 libxkbcommon-x11-0 libxkbcommon0

Enter the root password when prompted.

Step 2: Download PaperSpace

Download PaperSpace from the DedicatedCode website, https://dedicatedcode.com/projects.html. Save it to your downloads directory.

Step 3: Extract and Install PaperSpace

Go to your downloads directory, right-click on the PaperSpace package and select "Extract Here." Open the terminal and navigate to the extracted package directory:

cd PaperSpace

Now run the installer script:

sudo sh install.sh

The script will start the installation process. Follow the prompts and enter the root password when prompted.

Step 4: Set PaperSpace as the Default Environment

Now that PaperSpace is installed, all that remains is to set it as the default environment. To do this, open the terminal and enter the following command:

echo "export XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP=PaperSpace" >> ~/.xprofile

When you log out and log back in, PaperSpace will be the default desktop environment.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install PaperSpace on OpenSUSE Latest. It provides a beautiful and user-friendly desktop environment for Linux users. Following these simple steps, we can get it up and running in no time.

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