Make PlebMachine Run on Your Debian

2026-08-26

So You Want to Try PlebMachine

Installing XFCE Desktop

Yes, you can install the XFCE desktop environment on all the Debian-based Linux distributions we discussed . For most of them, it’s a simple process, as they either offer an XFCE version or it can be installed with a single command.

Here’s how it works on the main distributions mentioned:

🐧 Confirmed Distributions that Can Run XFCE

Distribution How to Get XFCE MX Linux XFCE is the default desktop environment, so it comes preinstalled. Debian & Ubuntu You can either choose XFCE during installation or install it later on an existing system using the command: sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies

sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies

Which Known Distros Support XFCE

Linux Mint & Zorin OS Officially support XFCE. Linux Mint has a specific “Xfce Edition” you can download and install directly. Pop!_OS & elementary OS XFCE is not the default, but you can install it manually using the apt command. You can then select it from the login screen.

⚙️ One Key Detail

Please note that if you are installing XFCE on a distribution that ships with a different default desktop (like Pop! OS with GNOME or Ubuntu with GNOME), your system will have multiple desktop environments installed side-by-side. You will be able to choose which one to use at the login screen.

💡 Simple Installation Command

On any Ubuntu or Debian-based system, the standard command to install a full XFCE desktop is :

bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies

Running this will install XFCE alongside your current environment if you have one.