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How To Install Cinnamon on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Install Cinnamon on Ubuntu 18.04

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Cinnamon on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. For those of you who didn’t know, Cinnamon is a desktop environment like GNOME and It is a simple and clean desktop environment, looks similar to the Windows desktop. It’s usually deployed on the Linux Mint distribution.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you through the step-by-step installation of Cinnamon on a Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) server.

Install Cinnamon on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver

Step 1. First, make sure that all your system packages are up-to-date by running the following apt commands in the terminal.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2. Installing Cinnamon on Ubuntu 18.04.

To begin Cinnamon desktop installation on Ubuntu, open up the terminal and execute the below command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:embrosyn/cinnamon

Now, type the following command to finally install Cinnamon:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install cinnamon

Wait for the installation process to finish, Once the process is complete restart your computer.

Step 3. Accessing Cinnamon.

After the successful installation, When you log back on, at the login screen click on the wheel icon and select Cinnamon from the list.

Install Cinnamon on Ubuntu 18.04

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cinnamon. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing Cinnamon on your Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Cinnamon website.

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r00t

r00t is a seasoned Linux system administrator with a wealth of experience in the field. Known for his contributions to idroot.us, r00t has authored numerous tutorials and guides, helping users navigate the complexities of Linux systems. His expertise spans across various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian. r00t's work is characterized by his ability to simplify complex concepts, making Linux more accessible to users of all skill levels. His dedication to the Linux community and his commitment to sharing knowledge makes him a respected figure in the field.
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