Ubuntu – How to correctly install MATE desktop environment on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and newer versions

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I have just installed Ubuntu 16.04 LTS from network boot mini.iso. I want to install fully-functional MATE DE to it.

How should I install it correctly to look like Ubuntu MATE?

Best Answer

You have to install special task package with one of two methods:

  • with tasksel:

      sudo apt-get install tasksel
  sudo tasksel install ubuntu-mate-desktop

  • with APT:

      sudo apt-get install ubuntu-mate-desktop^

And then use the full power power and enjoy the beauty of MATE DE.

Notes:

  1. if you are interested in installing the minimal MATE DE - it is installable from other task package named ubuntu-mate-core^ - see my other answer.
  2. do not use tasksel to remove packages from the system (see this post for details)!
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