Here we will see the simple commands to download and install the Cinnamon Graphical User interface on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy JellyFish…
Cinnamon is a simple and elegant alternative to Ubuntu’s default desktop environment. It is very similar to Windows 7 and therefore easy to use for new users, as opposed to Ubuntu’s default GNOME Linux desktop environment. However, if you don’t want to install then you can use the Linux Mint which comes with Cinnamon by default.
This article will explain how to install Cinnamon Desktop and how to uninstall it. We also show you how to switch between GNOME (or Cinnamon) and Ubuntu.
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: Install Linux Mint Cinnamon Desktop GUI
This tutorial is not only applicable to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS but also can be used for earlier versions such as Ubuntu 19.04/18.04/17.04/16.04…
Terminal for Open Command
The command terminal is the best method to install packages on Linux. It can be opened from the Applications, or you can use the keyboard shortcut. Ctrl+Alt+T.
Upgrading Ubuntu 22.04
Before installing the packages for getting Cinnamon; update and upgrade your system’s existing packages.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Ubuntu 22.04: Install Cinnamon GUI
If you are on the latest 22.04 LTS focal fossa you don’t need to add any third-party repository, just use the below command:
sudo apt installation cinnamon
Gnome: Switch to Cinnamon
After installing the traditional Linux desktop environment in command terminal, close it and log out. Click on the user name and then, before you type your password, click the GearThe icon is located on the right-bottom side. You will see a pop-up. Click the button to open it. CinnamonEnter your password by clicking on the link.
Screenshots:
Uninstall or Remove Cinnamon
So, in case you didn’t like this Desktop Environment and don’t want a dual Graphical user interface setup then again switch back to the Ubuntu Default interface as we did in the above step.
Then, open the command terminal and type the following commands.
sudo apt autoremove --purge cinnamon
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