How to Install XFCE on Fedora Server 41

To install XFCE on Fedora Server 41, follow these steps:

1. Update Your System

First, ensure your system is up to date. Open your terminal and run:

sudo dnf update

2. Install XFCE Desktop Environment

You can install XFCE using the dnf package manager. Execute the following command:

sudo dnf groupinstall "Xfce"

3. Install a Display Manager

If you want to start XFCE automatically on boot, you need a display manager. LightDM is a lightweight display manager that works well with XFCE. You can install it with the following command:

sudo dnf install lightdm lightdm-gtk

4. Enable LightDM

After installing LightDM, enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable lightdm

5. Set LightDM to Start on Boot

To set LightDM as the default display manager, run:

sudo systemctl set-default graphical.target

6. Reboot Your System

Finally, reboot your server:

sudo reboot

Additional Notes

• Since Fedora Server is primarily designed for server workloads, ensure that you're fully aware of the implications of installing a GUI on a server.
• If you find that you don't need the display manager or GUI anymore in the future, you can remove it by switching back to multi-user.target:

sudo systemctl set-default multi-user.target

By following these steps, you should successfully have XFCE installed and running on your Fedora Server 41. Enjoy your new desktop environment!