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How to install GNOME Desktop and Firefox in FreeBSD

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To install GNOME Desktop and Firefox in FreeBSD

In this article we will learn the basic procedures to install GNOME Desktop and Firefox in FreeBSD.

To start with it, install XORG package graphically by using " pkg install" command.

# pkg install xorg


install
During installation, it will ask confirmation. Just hit " y" to proceed further.
confirmation
yes
After installing " XORG" , lets install Gnome desktop by using the following command.

# pkg install gnome3


install_gnome
Press “ y” to continue with the installation.
y
module


Open the “ rc.conf” file and add following lines into it.

#  nano /etc/rc.conf

dbus_enable=” YES” 
hald_enable=” YES” 
gdm_enable=” YES” 
gnome _enable=” YES”


rc.conf
Then we will try to install " Firefox" by using the following command.

#  pkg install firefox


install_firefox
Type “ y” to continue the installation.
continue_installation
ssh_keygen
After installing, “ reboot” the system by running the following command.

#  reboot


Once the reboot is successfully completed. Login to the Gnome desktop using the login credentials.
restart
login
search

And then check for Firefox browser.
firefox

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

I have a KDE crashed how to switch to terminal now?

A

You can start running the commands a another run level

Q

is it possible to install and run in minimal mode?

A

Yes the purpose of the built is to get the GUI for minimal if necessary

Q

Does it affect opearating syatem?

A

No it wont affect operating system

Q

Does it affect system performance?

A

No it utilizes the decent amount of Cpu usage only.

Q

Does gnome comes with browser ?

A

No. You have to install firefox or other browser as shown

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