How to Install Budgie on FreeBSD 13.3

 

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

2. Install Xorg-minimal and Budgie:
   
   

$ pkg install -y xorg-minimal budgie

3. 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.

4. Enable dbus-service and lightdm:

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

$ sysrc dbus_enable=YES lightdm_enable=YES

5. Reboot:
   
   

$ reboot

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

Need more help?

• Visit the official Budgie website for documentation and support: https://buddiesofbudgie.org/

• For FreeBSD-specific questions, consult the FreeBSD documentation or forums: https://www.freebsd.org/

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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