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how do I get XFCE desktop and thunar file manager installed

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leon8200:
as the subject says, I want XFCE as my desktop and thunar as my file manager, I'm new to tiny core and don't know much, so any help would be much appreciated  ;D

Misalf:
Thunar.tcz is available in the TC 6.x x86 repo.

--- Code: ---tce-load -wi Thunar

--- End code ---

I'm afraid XFCE does not have proper start scripts and won't work as is, if at all.
I couldn't get it to work but I'm happy with Openbox.

nitram:
XFCE apparently works in dCore but i've never heard of anyone using it and it may not behave the same way compared to a full featured Linux distribution (Control Panel items, etc). Maybe a dCore user in the know will respond. From my experience, once used to a lighter weight and more flexible Window Manager never want to run a full Desktop Environment again. Misalf's suggested Openbox is great, my current favourite is Fluxbox which has a built-in panel. JWM and IceWM appear stark but resemble a more traditional XFCE type layout. All of these WMs are extremely configurable, can be made to look and perform amazing.

leon8200:

--- Quote from: Misalf on January 14, 2016, 06:30:16 PM ---Thunar.tcz is available in the TC 6.x x86 repo.

--- Code: ---tce-load -wi Thunar

--- End code ---

I'm afraid XFCE does not have proper start scripts and won't work as is, if at all.
I couldn't get it to work but I'm happy with Openbox.

--- End quote ---

thanx for the reply Misalf, I installed "Thunar.tcz" but cant figure out how to launch it?

Misalf:
Do you have any kind of desktop running? It should create a wbar icon.

To install a Window Manager open Apps browser, click "Apps" -> "Cloud (Remote)" -> "Browse".
Click on the "Search" drop-down menu and set it to "Tags".
Type  window manager  in the search field, press ENTER.

After you have installed a different window manager that you want to use, make sure it is the only one set to be loaded OnBoot.
"Apps" -> "Maintenance" -> "OnBoot Maintenance".

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