How to Install GXDE?
Image Installation
Sourceforge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/gxde-os/files
ISO Mirror (China Mainlaind Mirror): https://mirrors.sdu.edu.cn/GXDE/ISO/
GXDE is not perfect，please confirm FAQ before installation，containing Nvidia Graphic Card driver installation help.
For Beginners: If you don't know how to partition, leave some space on a disk and select to install on the whole disk during installation.
EFI Installation: You must create a partition formatted as vfat/fat32 with the mount point set to /boot/efi. The remaining space can be partitioned as needed.
Daily Build Image
If you want to download the daily build image, you can visit: https://sourceforge.net/projects/gxde-os-daily/
Daily build images cannot guarantee normal installation and use. If you need daily use, please download the stable version image above
APT Repository Installation
For those with ISO installation images available, such as amd64 and arm64, it is recommended to use the ISO for installation.
Currently supported architectures include i386, amd64, arm64, mips64, loong64, and riscv64 (riscv64 has not been tested).
i386, amd64, arm64, and mips64 are supported for installation and use under Debian 12. loong64 is supported for installation and use under Debian Port and Loongnix25. riscv64 is supported for use under Debian Sid. Users of loong64 and riscv64 architectures must add the internal testing repository.
(Debian Port system installation image for loong64: https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/ports/tests/ )
First, you need download the deb file:
Debian 12/Debian Sid/Debian Port: https://repo.gxde.top/gxde-os/bixie/g/gxde-source/
Loongnix 25: https://repo.gxde.top/gxde-os/meimei/g/gxde-source/
After installation, run:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install aptss
sudo apt install gxde-testing-source -y # Add the internal testing source. Debian Sid/Port users must use it, amd64, mips64, i386, arm64 and Loongnix 25 users can ignore it
sudo aptss update
sudo aptss install gxde-desktop gxde-desktop-extra -y
sudo aptss install spark-store -y # Not available for mips64, i386 and riscv64 usersThen restart.
aptsscan accelerate download speed from GXDE source. But, if your performance is so poor that runningaptsscost centuries, just use apt.
There are potential conflict between GXDE and KDE. Don't install them both or maybe something will crash
Install GXDE on Android Phone/Pads (With Vectras VM)
Please check: https://github.com/xoureldeen/Vectras-VM-Android
Install GXDE on Android Phone/Pads (With Tiny-Computer)
Tiny Computer 1.0.19 Supports GXDE
Starting from Tiny Computer version 1.0.19, support for GXDE has been added. This is a collaborative version with the Tiny Computer team and is currently in the testing phase: https://github.com/Cateners/tiny_computer/issues/129
Download Links:
- Mirror Site Download (Recommended): https://mirrors.sdu.edu.cn/GXDE/APK/
- Github Download: https://github.com/Cateners/tiny_computer/releases (Select the APK with the "gxde" suffix)
Note: If the interface operation is laggy, you can disable the special effects mode in the Control Center => Personalization. If the Control Center cannot be opened, you can upgrade to the latest version using the Toolbox in the GXDE-provided System Assistant.
Tiny Computer Project Address: https://github.com/Cateners/tiny_computer
