Installation of Enlightenment in Linux

Step 1: At first, we need to open the Linux terminal. Then we have to execute the following command. This command will start a repository on Linux. It is a very important step that needs to be performed. This installation will require a repository in the machine. So, it is advisable to create a repository before going to the installation.

add-apt-repository ppa:niko2040/e19

Step 2: After creating the repository it is advisable to update all the components of the Linux machine. Else it will prompt an error while installing the Enlightenment. for performing that we need to execute the following command.

apt-get update

Note: It is advisable to go for this step without skipping. Else, at any time due to not upgradation to the latest version, installation may get hamper. It will stop the installation by prompting an error message. That is why executing this command will not prompt such errors.

Step 3: Now we will move to the installation of the Enlightenment. For that purpose, we need to execute the following command. This command will start the installation. It will take some time. As it will first download it. then it will start installing. Hence, we have to wait till the installation is completed.

apt-get install enlightenment

Enlightenment is an open-source desktop environment. It helps to customize the Linux window of the user. It usually happens that users get boarded with their desktop theme. They need to change the theme as per their choices. For this purpose, the Enlightenment software is built up. Enlightenment is a Window Manager. It is a graphical desktop shell that helps to customize the user’s desktop as per his choice. Along with the Window Manager, Enlightenment is a compositor. It can also connect to the internet. Simply, it is the same default launcher as the Linux has in build. But it only provides a different taste to the user. It can be done all the things which the simple Linux launcher can able to do. Along with that, it also can able to run the applications stored in the machine. Using Enlightenment, a user can open the terminal of Linux which is the main component for running any application. Enlightenment is available for all Linux components & it is the same for all versions.

Features of Enlightenment 

• Enlightenment can be used for Minimal Desktop in the Linux machine.
• Enlightenment also helps to run the core applications & tools to manage the system properly.
• Enlightenment also supports customization like animation, effects, etc to make it more acceptable to the users.