Wednesday, March 20, 2024

How to install the COSMIC Desktop Environment on Fedora 39


 To install the COSMIC Desktop Environment on Fedora 39, you can follow these step-by-step instructions:

Open a Terminal Window: Launch the Terminal application on your Fedora system.

Enable the COSMIC COPR Repository: Use the following command to enable the COSMIC COPR repository:

sudo dnf copr enable ryanabx/cosmic-epoch

You may be prompted to confirm the repository enablement. Type 'y' and press Enter to proceed.

Install the COSMIC Desktop Environment: Once the repository is enabled, install the core components of the COSMIC desktop by executing the following command:

sudo dnf install cosmic-epoch

This command will download and install the necessary packages for the COSMIC Desktop Environment.

Switch to COSMIC Desktop Environment: After the installation is complete, log out from your current session to reach the GDM (GNOME Display Manager) login screen.

Select COSMIC Desktop Environment: On the login screen, click on your username but do not enter your password yet. Look for a gear icon at the bottom right corner of the screen, which allows you to choose the desktop environment for your session.

If COSMIC has been installed correctly, it should appear in the list of available desktop environments. Click on it to select it.

Log in: Enter your password and log in. The session should start with the COSMIC Desktop Environment.

You should now be able to enjoy the COSMIC Desktop Environment on your Fedora 39 system.

Here's a screenshot showcasing the COSMIC Desktop Environment running on Fedora 39:

As depicted in the screenshot, the COSMIC Desktop Environment boasts a simple and clean appearance, reminiscent of a customized XFCE version.

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