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Switching Desktop Environments on Kali Linux

Changing Desktop Environment in Kali Linux Changing Desktop Environment in Kali Linux When setting up a Linux distribution, users often have the freedom to choose their preferred desktop environment during installation. However, there are situations where you might want to change your desktop environment after the initial setup, such as when using the official Kali Linux virtual machine. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of changing your desktop environment in Kali Linux. 1. Updating and Installing the Desired Desktop Environment To start, we'll update the system and install the desired desktop environment (DE). Kali Linux provides a set of metapackages for different DEs that make the installation process more straightforward. Switch to KDE Plasma If you want to switch to the KDE Plasma desktop environment, open a terminal and enter the following commands: sudo apt update sudo apt install -y kali-desktop-kde sudo update-alternatives --co...