{"id":14382,"date":"2025-02-19T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/?p=14382"},"modified":"2025-02-24T11:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T06:06:24","slug":"how-to-install-budgie-desktop-on-debian-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/blog\/how-to-install-budgie-desktop-on-debian-12\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install and Customize Budgie Desktop on Debian 12"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Debian 12 offers a variety of desktop environments, with Budgie being one of the most visually appealing and user-friendly options. For those looking to enhance their system, you can easily install Budgie Desktop on Debian 12 and enjoy its intuitive features and modern design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Budgie Desktop Environment<\/strong> is an elegant, smooth, and user-friendly interface developed by the Solus Project. It combines a clean and simple design with a focus on both ease of use and functionality. Here are the main features of Budgie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customizable Panel<\/strong>: The Budgie panel is highly flexible, allowing users to add, remove, and rearrange applets and widgets to suit their preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raven Sidebar<\/strong>: Raven is a sidebar that provides quick access to notifications, calendar events, and essential system settings such as volume and brightness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in Applets<\/strong>: Budgie comes with several pre-installed applets, including a system tray, task list, and clock, which can be easily placed on the panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated Notifications<\/strong>: Budgie\u2019s notification system is seamlessly integrated, ensuring that users stay up to date with important alerts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Designed to be lightweight and efficient, Budgie offers smooth performance, even on older hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Budgie stands out for its clean interface, customizability, and strong performance, making it an ideal choice for a variety of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-installing-budgie-on-debian-12\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Installing Budgie on Debian 12<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, make sure your system is up to date by running:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo apt update\nsudo apt upgrade<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, install the Budgie desktop environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo apt install budgie-desktop<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more feature-rich experience, you can also install additional applets such as the <strong>Budgie Indicator Applet<\/strong> and <strong>Budgie Screensaver<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo apt install budgie-indicator-applet budgie-screensaver<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then set your display manager (such as LightDM or GDM) to use Budgie. After that, reboot your system to apply the changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>reboot<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Customizing Budgie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once installed, Budgie offers an intuitive, customizable interface. You can right-click on the panel to add or remove applets, adjust system settings, and tweak themes using <strong>GNOME Tweaks<\/strong>. The <strong>Raven Sidebar<\/strong> is also a great feature for quickly accessing notifications, system settings, and media controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Benefits of Budgie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Budgie is both lightweight and fast, making it ideal for older hardware or those who prefer performance without sacrificing aesthetics. Its clean interface, combined with easy customization options, ensures a smooth and personalized experience. The notification system also keeps users updated on the latest alerts and messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone looking to enhance their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.debian.org\/\">Debian<\/a> 12 experience, <strong>Budgie<\/strong> is a perfect choice\u2014combining elegance, speed, and functionality in a single package. If you need assistance on how to install Budgie Desktop on Debian 12 or customize it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/contact-us\/\">contact<\/a> our expert team for support and seamless guidance today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debian 12 offers a variety of desktop environments, with Budgie being one of the most visually appealing and user-friendly options. For those looking to enhance their system, you can easily install Budgie Desktop on Debian 12 and enjoy its intuitive features and modern design. 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