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Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara”: A Confident Step Forward in Desktop Freedom Table of contents:- Mint’s Philosophy: Why It Still Resonates “Zara” in Context: The End of a Naming Cycle Editions for Every Taste Under the Hood: Built for the Long Haul Modest Requirements, Wide Reach What’s New in “Zara” Installation and Upgrade Paths Everyday Usability: The Mint Experience Security and Privacy Community and Support Why “Zara” Matters in 2025 Conclusion Linux Mint has always been more than just an operating system. For many, it’s the first time they’ve felt truly at home on a computer — a place where the desktop works with you, not against you. With Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” , the team delivers a release that is both reassuringly familiar and quietly ambitious, refining the experience without losing sight of what makes Mint special. This is not a release that chases trends for the sake of it. Instead, “Zara” is a confident, measured step forward — a release that builds on a rock‑solid foundation, ...

How to Install Budgie on FreeBSD 13.3

 

FreeBSD Budgie

How to Install Budgie on FreeBSD 13.3

Prerequisites:

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    A FreeBSD system.

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    A stable internet connection

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    You must be a member of the wheel or video group and be logged in as ‘root’ via the 'su' command.

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    Budgie 10.8 is already a Meta-port which includes LightDM, so you don't need to install LightDM separately.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Update your system:

$ pkg update && pkg upgrade



  1. Install Xorg-minimal and Budgie:

$ pkg install -y xorg-minimal budgie



  1. Mount /proc:

Open the /etc/fstab file using the default FreeBSD text editor Easy Editor (ee):

ee /etc/fstab


Add the following line to the end of the file:

proc /proc procfs rw 0 0


Save the file and exit the editor.


  1. Enable dbus-service and lightdm:

Set dbus_enable=YES and lightdm_enable=YES in /etc/rc.conf:

$ sysrc dbus_enable=YES lightdm_enable=YES


  1. Reboot:

$ reboot


After rebooting, you should be greeted by the LightDM login screen.

Need more help?

Conclusion: By following these steps, you've successfully installed Budgie on your FreeBSD system using xorg-minimal. Enjoy the sleek and modern Budgie desktop experience!

This is our third, shortest and final guide on FreeBSD 13.3 posted on the same day while awaiting the public announcement of FreeBSD 13.4 RELEASE.

Disclaimer: The Distrowrite Project is not responsible for any issues that may arise during the installation process. Always consult official documentation and support channels for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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