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How to install MATE Desktop in FreeBSD

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To install MATE Desktop in FreeBSD

The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2 and it provides an intuitive, attractive desktop environment. Installation of MATE Desktop in FreeBSD is explained in this article.

To install XORG

Install XORG package by using “ pkg install” command.

#  pkg install xorg

During the installation, just give confirmation to proceed further.
confirmation
Install “ slim” by using “ pkg install” command.

# pkg install slim


pkg_install
Press “ y” to proceed further.
proceed_further
Install “ mate” by running the following command.

# pkg install mate
install_mate
Next edit the “ rc.conf” file.

# nano /etc/rc.conf


Open the file and add following lines to it.

dbus_enable=” YES” 
hald_enable=” YES” 
slim_enable=” YES”


GNU_Nano
Configure “ fstab” as shown below.

# nano /etc/fstab


Open the file and add the following line to mount.

proc /proc procfs rw 0 0


/etc/fstab


Create “ .xinitrc” file.

# nano .xinitrc


Then add following line for execute the mate session.

exec mate-session


exec_mate_session
Run the following command to “ reboot” the system.

# reboot


After rebooting, Login to Mate Desktop using the login credentials.
Login
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To view the applications, click on Applications.
View_application
Click on places,
click_places
Click on system.
click_system

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parthiban
Try the following steps pkg install lumina xorg qt4-imageformats sysrc zfs_enable="YES" sysrc hald_enable="YES" sysrc dbus_enable="YES" sysrc moused_enable="YES" sysrc mixed_enable="YES" vim ~/.xinitrc exec lumina-desktop startx
Ninja_Root
Hi, How To Install Lumina Desktop In FreeBSD?
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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

It is a Operating system or a application?

A

No it’s a desktop environment Just like Gnome and KDE

Q

Does it affect system performance while using MATE desktop?

A

No it you have a basic configuration it is enough for the Performance.

Q

is it possible to install in a minimal version of OS installed?

A

yes , it was built for such functionalities

Q

Making the changes in rc.conf file is safe in Ubuntu?

A

If you make mistakes, you may face kernel error while booting up in Ubuntu.

Q

How can I use iTunes on Ubuntu MATE?

A

No. This is one of those programs that is specifically designed by Apple NOT to run on Linux. Although macOS has its roots in the same UNIX philosophy as Linux, macOS is not the same as Linux.

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