Installing the FVWM (F Virtual Window Manager) window manager on Debian

Step by step guide and HOWTO


Debian is a significant player in the world of Linux distributions. It's known for its stability, reliability, and commitment to free software principles.


Debian is renowned for its stability, largely due to its rigorous testing process before releasing new versions. This makes it popular for servers and other critical systems where reliability is paramount.


Today we shall install the FVWM window manager on Debian.


We need to complete several steps to get it working correctly.


1. Boot the system -- System Ready.


Boot the system -- System Ready

2. Boot the system -- Logged In.


Boot the system -- Logged In

3. Switch to root

su

Switch to root

4. Running update

apt-get update

Running update

5. Running 'apt install fvwm'

apt install fvwm

Running 'apt install fvwm'

6. Running 'apt install fvwm'

apt install fvwm

Running 'apt install icewm'

7. Running 'apt install xorg'

apt install xorg

Running 'apt install icewm'

8. Running 'apt install xorg'

apt install xorg

Running 'apt install xorg'

9. Running 'apt install xorg'

apt install xorg

Running 'apt install xorg'

10. Running 'apt install lightdm'

apt install lightdm

Running 'apt install lightdm'

11. Running 'apt install lightdm'

apt install lightdm

Running 'apt install lightdm'

12. Running 'reboot'

reboot

Running 'reboot'

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